OCTOBER 11, 2023 - As the Office of Special Investigations safeguards the Department of the Air Force, they are confronting a surge in incidents involving laser pointers, which pose significant threats to Air Force aircraft, especially at night. These seemingly harmless beams, often used for classroom presentations or amusing a house cat, can also disrupt flight operations … [Read more...]

An HH-60W Jolly Green gets hit with 45 mph winds and drenched under 130 gallons-per-minute rain in the McKinley Climatic Lab April 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force’s new search and rescue helicopter and crews experienced temperature extremes from 120 to -60 degrees Fahrenheit as well as torrential rain during the month of testing. The tests evaluate how the … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 6, 2023 - In a ceremony on October 4th, 2023, history was made as the KC-10 aerial refueling aircraft, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), was officially deactivated. The event marked the end of an era in military aviation and highlighted the changing landscape of air power in the 21st century. The KC-10 Extender has been a stalwart … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 6, 2023 - In recognition of Energy Action Month, the Department of the Air Force is showcasing energy’s critical role in great power competition, particularly in the Indo-Pacific Region. Building on its three-year theme, “Powering Possibility,” the department is advancing game-changing energy technologies and processes to secure safe, reliable, and efficient energy … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 5, 2023 - Extended Reality (XR) is revolutionizing the way Air Force Special Operations Command is approaching training and readiness. XR is an umbrella term that encompasses Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) to create a spectrum of experiences that range from fully virtual environments to overlays of digital content onto the real … [Read more...]