APRIL 12, 2021 - The KC-135 Stratotanker, the backbone of the U.S. Air Force’s strategic aerial refueling fleet for nearly 65 years, recently gained new capabilities that will enable it to continue to carry out its mission of Global Reach and Global Power for years to come. In July, 2020, the Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing upgraded the first KC-135 in the … [Read more...]
Air Force Unveils New Mission Statement
APRIL 9, 2021 - The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities airpower provides to the nation and joint operations. The ability to fight and win with airpower is key to facing emerging competitors and near-peer adversaries, according to service … [Read more...]
F-15EX Eagle II Unveiled as Newest Fighter
APRIL 8, 2021 - Today marks the unveiling of the name and the official role of the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle ll. Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics military deputy, presented the F-15EX during an unveiling and naming ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, April … [Read more...]
Test Pilot School Graduates First Space Test Fundamentals Class
APRIL 8, 2021 - The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduated the first-ever Space Test Fundamentals class April 6, 2021, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Fifteen enlisted, officer, civilian Airmen and Guardians represent the first class dedicated to testing within the newly contested domain of Space. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the U.S. Space Force chief of space … [Read more...]
Tenant Feedback Drives Air Force Housing Improvements
APRIL 7, 2021 - Department of the Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the recently completed 2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s privatized and government-owned housing portfolio and tenant experience. A private contractor distributed the survey to the DAF’s 68 privatized housing … [Read more...]