MAY 31, 2024 - In a move to bolster America's defense capabilities amidst evolving global challenges, Air Force Materiel Command is collaborating with small businesses nationwide, informing them of the Air Force's strategic reoptimization efforts. AFMC hosted an Air Force Operational Imperatives and Reoptimizing for the Great Power Competition small business collider at the … [Read more...]
African Lion 24 Exercises Air Force’s Wings
MAY 30, 2024 - A team representing the total force of U.S. Air Force Airmen joined the Moroccan Royal Air Force, Allied and partner nation military representatives, and other U.S. service members in Morocco for exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24), May 17, 2024. AL24 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, … [Read more...]
‘Tigers’ Take On Checkered Flag 24-2, WSEP
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ukya Ortiz, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, readies his pilot for takeoff during Checkered Flag 24-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2024. The concurrent exercises provided ground crew and pilots an opportunity to prepare, load and employ live munitions, … [Read more...]
Lifestyle and Performance Medicine Leaves Lasting Impact
MAY 29, 2024 - U.S. Air Force medical personnel are integrating lifestyle intervention into practice and transforming their patients’ lives since the Air Force Medical Service endorsed lifestyle and performance medicine in 2021. Balancing the six tenets of lifestyle and performance medicine - nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, social … [Read more...]
Air Force Weapons School Celebrates 75 Years of Advanced Training
MAY 29, 2024 - Marking three-quarters of a century of excellence, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School welcomed distinguished visitors to commemorate its storied history May 17 and 18. The 75th anniversary weekend facilitated discussions about the school's ongoing commitment to preparing Airmen for the challenges of Great Power Competition between hundreds of alumni and former … [Read more...]