U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 19, 2025) A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo) DECEMBER 22, 2025 - Following the attack on U.S. and partner forces last Saturday, U.S. Central Command commenced Operation Hawkeye Strike at 4 pm ET against ISIS in … [Read more...]
New Year, New Goals
DECEMBER 20, 2025 - As the holiday season winds down and Airmen return to their routines, 403rd Wing leaders say now is the time to reset, refocus and build momentum for the year ahead. From goal-setting to emotional resilience, first sergeants and helping agency staff are encouraging Airmen to start small, stay connected and make their well-being a priority. Chaplain (Lt. … [Read more...]
Operation Christmas Drop Wraps Up
DECEMBER 19, 2025 - Operation Christmas Drop 2025 came to an end at Andersen Air Force Base, Dec. 14. This year marks the 74th iteration, bringing together service members from the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea for the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto C-130 Hercules … [Read more...]
Pathfinder Units Modernize Command and Control
DECEMBER 18, 2025 - Pathfinder units are playing a crucial role in the Air Force’s modernization of command and control, with the 752nd Operations Support Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base guiding the effort for the Tactical Operations Center-Light. As Air Combat Command’s designated pathfinder unit for TOC-L, the 752nd OSS conducts real-world experimentation in major … [Read more...]
NORAD Celebrates 70 Years of Tracking Santa
DECEMBER 17, 2025 - This Christmas season marks seven decades of the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracking Santa Claus on radar as he flies his reindeer-powered sleigh around the globe. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house," said a senior NORAD official. Fighter pilots … [Read more...]