FEBRUARY 10, 2023 - Airmen from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron out of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, traveled to the Philippines to work alongside their Philippine Air Force counterparts in a field training event, Jan. 23 through Feb. 3. RED HORSE stands for Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer. The training event allowed both units to … [Read more...]
Barksdale Hosts 2023 Defenders of Liberty Air Show
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 – Barksdale Air Force Base will host the Defenders of Liberty Air Show, March 25-26. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. with the show scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on both days. Event admission as well as parking is free, however, overnight parking will not be permitted. Visitors can expect performances from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Red Bull Aviation, … [Read more...]
Working with Our Air Force’s Four-Legged Defenders
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 - Military Working Dogs (MWD) provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas, and protection of military installations. Keeping these dogs' skills strong and honed is essential - this is where MWD handlers play a vital role. Staff Sgt. Charles Gaines, a … [Read more...]
Air Force Collaboration Reflects Commitment to Clean Energy
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 - The 412th Test Wing unveiled a new solar facility on the northwest corner of Edwards Air Force Base, Feb. 2. The facility, built in collaboration with Terra-Gen LLC, is a result of the Edwards Solar Enhance Use Lease Project. The novel land management agreement marks the largest private – public partnership within the Department of Defense. “The Edwards … [Read more...]
Base Supports Earthquake Response Efforts in Turkey
Urban Search and Rescue members from Fairfax County, Virginia, are boarded onto a C-17 Globemaster III on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 7, 2023. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is mobilizing emergency humanitarian assistance to respond to the devastating impacts following the worst earthquake to hit the region in almost a century. (U.S. Air Force … [Read more...]