Nearly 30 Airmen assigned to the Kentucky Air National Guard unit and part of the 123rd Airlift Wing returned to Camp Ripley, Minnesota December 13-17, 2021, for a second round of cold weather training under the 123rd Contingency Response Group (CRG) which specializes in opening airfields in remote areas. DECEMBER 30, 2021 — Nearly 30 Airmen assigned to the 123rd Contingency … [Read more...]
Air Force Supports US 2021 Global Health Policy
DECEMBER 30, 2021 - As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats. Infectious diseases do not respect geopolitical borders. COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Cyber Commandos Offer Unique Capability for Joint Force
DECEMBER 28, 2021 - The ability to communicate freely and readily over a secure network is becoming more and more important for combatant commanders in today’s world as technology progresses. To leverage this capability, the warfighter relies on cyber professionals like those at the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron to provide seamless communication and agile … [Read more...]
Defenders Protect Air Base From Drones
DECEMBER 27, 2021 - The threat of unmanned aerial system attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East has given the U.S. Central Command reason to increase training and preparedness of bases in the theater of operations. Airmen at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, have continued this ongoing effort to protect and defend the installation from UAS threats. "We take care of … [Read more...]
Airman’s Innovation Saves Air Force $10M
DECEMBER 27, 2021 - Airmen across the Air Force have been charged by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. to cut through the layers of bureaucracy and challenge the status quo to improve the Air Force’s decision-making timelines and processes. Tech. Sgt. Eric Fanslau, 60th Maintenance Squadron Dash-21 Aircraft Support section chief, has embraced the challenge, saving … [Read more...]