FEBRUARY 2, 2022 - As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise. MEEP will encourage Airmen to increase their use of efficient flying ‘best … [Read more...]
Eagle II Fires First Missile During Live-Fire Event
The 40th Flight Test Squadron’s F-15EX Eagle II prepares waits to taxi out for a Weapons System Evaluation Program mission Jan. 25 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The aircrew aboard fired an AIM-120 missile during the sortie marking the first live firing from the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft. The fighter fired the missile at a BQM-167 aerial target over the Gulf of … [Read more...]
Air Force, Army Permit Wear of Uniforms Off Base in Europe
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 - For the first time in more than seven years, Airmen and Soldiers assigned to the Kaiserslautern Military Community can once again wear uniforms off base. Out of an abundance of caution due to threats at the time, U.S. European Command in 2014 ordered all troops serving on the continent to limit wearing uniforms off base to the maximum extent possible. The … [Read more...]
The Next Generation of Power
JANUARY 31, 2022 – It's a special day for members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, with the culmination of two years of work leading to the commissioning of a brand new generator at the substation commando here at Ali Al Salem Air Base. Collaboration is needed to ensure this mission is a success, as the power production and electric shop members work side … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests New Vehicle Drop for Lead Wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 347th Rescue Group load a Side by Vehicle onto an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 20, 2022. The vehicle was dropped out of the back of an HC-130J Combat King II from 1,250 feet above ground level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Daryl Knee) JANUARY 31, 2022 - The Side by Vehicle (SXV) is the newest Search and … [Read more...]