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...]
Navy, Air Force, Marines Ground Some V-22 Ospreys
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 - Based on the recommendation from the V-22 Joint Program Office, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Navy issued a time limit, via fleet bulletin, on the V-22 Input Quill Assembly, effective Feb. 3, 2023. The imposed time limit will restrict flight on a subset of V-22s until the Input Quill Assembly is replaced. The … [Read more...]
Second Air Force Invests in the Next Generation
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 - Second Air Force is looking to the future and moving toward a sixth-generation learning environment across its five technical training wings. Currently, classrooms, field training and curriculums are structured for 20th century warfare in a 21st century world. “Today's learners come into the Air Force fully immersed in the digital world, but the … [Read more...]