SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 — The 379th Civil Engineer Squadron completed a 10-year overhaul of their aircraft arresting system within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 14, 2025. An aircraft arresting system is designed to safely stop an aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency. The overhaul ensured the continued readiness of a critical safety system, … [Read more...]
Astronaut Inspires Future Space Test Leaders
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course started as a three-month program in January 2021, in collaboration with the newly formed U.S. Space Force, and has been growing ever since. The program evolved to a year-long graduate certificate in Space Test Engineering in 2024 and is set to become a full 40-credit hour master’s degree program, … [Read more...]
Air Force Reserve Combat-Capable
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - The Air Force Reserve is combat-capable and ready to support national security interests around the globe according to Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 23. Healy appeared alongside top Air Force leaders Gen. Adrian Spain, commander Air Combat … [Read more...]
Security Forces Take Part in Specialized Training
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - Eight airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron participated in a Fly Away Security Team training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15-19. Fly Away Security Team training is a five-day, 40-hour course that challenges airmen physically and mentally to enhance their lethality while protecting aircraft, aircrew, cargo and … [Read more...]
Cleaning Up the Battlefield
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear — more commonly known throughout the military as CBRN — refers to the malicious use of hazardous materials or agents that can cause widespread illness, injury or death. So, why does the military train for these types of attacks? To ensure mission readiness in environments where such hazards may be … [Read more...]