U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shelby Vande Zande, 49th Medical Group education and training flight chief, grabs equipment from a supply closet at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 27, 2023. The 49th MDG’s main goal in using the Medic-X program is implementing its training courses ensuring that both civilians and airmen working at the group can pitch in during dire … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 - An Air Force F-22 shot down a "high-altitude object" off the Northern coast of Alaska that posed a threat to civilian airliners, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said. The North American Aerospace Defense Command detected the object Feb. 9 using ground radar and sent aircraft to identify the object. The pilots ascertained the … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 – The 23rd Maintenance Group Innovation Cell hosted a grand opening for a maintenance virtual reality room at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 1, 2023. The 23rd MXG partnered with Mass Virtual and Air Education and Training Command’s Integrated Technology Platform team to implement VR training for maintenance Airmen – with many benefits, the new … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]