NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - The 354th Fighter Wing conducted readiness exercise Arctic Gold 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 17-19. The exercise is designed to test the wing's ability to quickly generate, deploy and sustain combat-ready airpower in a high-threat environment. "A lot of work and planning was put into getting this exercise to run efficiently and … [Read more...]
Pilots Engage Students at Dubai Airshow
NOVEMBER 25, 2025 – The Dubai Airshow 2025 buzzed with excitement as students gathered for the Meet a Pilot event Nov. 18, 2025, at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. There, among rows of curious students, U.S. Air Force Capt. Aspen “Wildcat” Sulte, an A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot from the 75th Fighter Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, … [Read more...]
Air Force Conducts Minuteman III Test Launch
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Nov. 5. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness, and accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense. A team of AFGSC … [Read more...]
Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training Program
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - The U.S. Air Force and the Italian air force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy. Ten U.S. students who first attended civilian flight school-led Initial Pilot Training are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to … [Read more...]
Next-gen Pegasus to be Housed at McGhee Tyson
NOVEMBER 21, 2025 – The U.S. Air Force announced McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base near Knoxville, Tennessee, as the preferred location to host the KC-46A Pegasus Main Operating Base 7 as part of the Department of the Air Force’s overarching aircraft recapitalization efforts. In September 2024, the Air Force named McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base as one of seven Air … [Read more...]