APRIL 20, 2023 - Emphasizing that space capabilities are “important to our strategy of integrated deterrence” and the reason U.S. Space Force must drive “transformational” change, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offered a blunt assessment April 19 of the challenges today in space but also optimism that the United States would maintain its dominance in that … [Read more...]

An R-11 fuel truck rolls toward the mouth of a C-5 Super Galaxy to be loaded April 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 436th Airlift Wing aircraft flew to Eglin for some heavy load training for Air Force and Army aerial porters and loadmasters. More than 150,000 pounds of equipment was loaded, secured and offloaded in only a few hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King … [Read more...]

APRIL 18, 2023 - For 75 years, Reserve Airmen have answered the nation’s call with a record of combat-proven readiness while also transforming for the future. In celebration of this milestone, Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, hosted the Reserve’s 75th birthday celebration with a cake-cutting ceremony and dedication … [Read more...]

Four thousand Airmen and 80 aircraft participated in a one-of-a-kind elephant walk April 7, 2023, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Technical training students from the 82nd Training Wing joined 40 T-38 Talon and 40 T-6A Texan trainer aircraft from the 80th Flying Training Wing on the runway to shine a spotlight on the importance of training as the foundation of airpower. … [Read more...]

APRIL 13, 2023 - Some missions require exceedingly specialized skills and knowledge to be successful in highly contested environments. To win in these environments, highly trained battlefield Airmen embed with Army, Navy and Marine units to provide lethal airpower in the fight. During a deployment in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel and Resolute Support, one such Air … [Read more...]