MAY 29, 2020 - Through a partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Air Force Special Operations Command successfully released simulated palletized munitions in three airdrops at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Jan. 28 from an MC-130J Commando II, a multi-mission, combat, transport and special operations tanker. This successful Phase I operational demonstration … [Read more...]
Air Force Delays Mandatory Wear-Date for OCP Items, 2PFDU
MAY 28, 2020 - In an effort to reduce unnecessary stress on Airmen and Space professionals during COVID-19 restrictions, several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform (2PFDU) on June 1, have been delayed to Sept. 1. The changes for each uniform are detailed in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, … [Read more...]
Air Force Opening Second BMT Location June 2nd
MAY 27, 2020 - Air Force officials announced beginning June 2, the service will continue to hold basic military training at a secondary location until the end of COVID-19 surge operations. The decision to stand up BMT's initial operating capability, or IOC, at Keesler AFB under Detachment 5 of the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas comes after a … [Read more...]
B-1s Integrate with Allies and Partners
MAY 21, 2020 - Two B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Nordic region May 20, 2020. The mission marked the first time B-1s have flown over Sweden to integrate with Swedish Gripens while conducting close-air support training with Swedish Joint Terminal Attack Controller … [Read more...]
Air Force Photo Contest Launches July 1
MAY 19, 2020 - The 2020 Air Force Photo Contest is set to launch July 1, following a short delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We did a quick check of our program and revised the theme to better reflect what our Airmen and families are going through right now,” said Darlene Johnson, community and leisure programs manager at the Air Force Services Center. The theme for … [Read more...]