AUGUST 3, 2023 - To reduce risk to to the development and maturation of artificial intelligence capabilities, the Air Force Research Laboratory led a successful three-hour sortie, July 25, demonstrating the first flight of AFRL-developed, machine-learning trained, artificial intelligence algorithms on an XQ-58A Valkyrie. Test units executed the flight in the Eglin Test and … [Read more...]
Travis AFB Welcomes Its First KC-46A Pegasus
AUGUST 2, 2023 - Travis Air Force Base received its first KC-46A Pegasus July 28. Maj. General Joel Jackson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and an aircrew made up of members from the 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings delivered the first aircraft to Travis AFB directly from Boeing Field, located in Seattle, Washington. To commemorate this milestone, Travis AFB … [Read more...]
Air Force Partners with NASCAR at Pocono Raceway
The Hon. Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for financial management and comptroller, performing the duties of the under secretary of the Air Force, and U.S Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, pose for a photo with Erik Jones, a NASCAR series cup driver with Legacy Motor Club, and the Air Force themed No. 43 Camaro … [Read more...]
Long Awaited F-35 Aircraft Touchdown at Tyndall
AUGUST 2, 2023 - As the Air Force continues to evolve by modernizing its capabilities and maintaining air superiority in an ever-changing global security landscape, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida has officially transitioned from an air dominance training mission to a fully combat capable F-35A Lightning II fighter wing. This transition was cemented with the touchdown of the … [Read more...]
Air Force Takes Action on Mental Health, Wellness, Resilience
AUGUST 1, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force has established a new Cross-Functional Team to combat barriers to mental health, wellness and resilience for Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional … [Read more...]