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...]
Airmen Perform Command and Control Ops Near Arctic Ocean
JANUARY 29, 2022 - A small team of tactical air control party Airmen assigned to the 1st Air Support Operations Group conducted command and control operations near remote Utqiagvik and Point Barrow, Alaska, on the coast of the Arctic Ocean in support of Exercise Polar Quake, Jan. 10-14. The exercise was designed to test the capabilities and limitations of current TACP … [Read more...]
Air Force Announces Spark Tank ‘22 Finalists
JANUARY 28, 2022 - The Department of the Air Force’s Spark Tank program enters its fifth year and is poised to again highlight the creative and innovative spirit amongst our Airmen and Guardians. The Air and Space Force vice chiefs, along with other senior leaders across both services, selected six ideas to advance. The finals will be held at the Air Force Association’s … [Read more...]