APRIL 24, 2020 - More than 150 additional Air Force Reserve medical specialists were mobilized in the latest Air Force Reserve call-up in support of COVID-19 relief efforts with most Reservists set to assist medical staff in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The latest deployment brings the total of Air Force Reservists mobilized in support of COVID-19 relief efforts to … [Read more...]

APRIL 22, 2020 - It was a historic day for Eielson Air Force Base as the installation received its first two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft April 21. With the arrival, Eielson AFB is now Pacific Air Forces’ first base to house the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. “This first aircraft is a milestone,” said Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander. … [Read more...]

APRIL 19, 2020 - Vice President Mike Pence delivered the Class of 2020 commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy's first virtual graduation, necessitated by social distancing guidelines for the coronavirus pandemic. No families or friends were allowed to attend today's event. Pence congratulated the academy's 62nd graduating class, saying he wouldn't want to be … [Read more...]

APRIL 17, 2020 - Before the COVID-19 pandemic began infiltrating every aspect of American life, the 51st Network Operations Squadron was formulating a strategy designed to harness the innate talents of its Cyber Warriors and emerge from the crisis stronger, faster and more capable than ever before. As a guardian of the Air Force Information Network, the 51st NOS’ mission is … [Read more...]

APRIL 15, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. One-in-five cases in the U.S. requiring hospitalization are people between the ages of 20 and 44. One-third of Department of Defense cases are in intensive care units. All Airmen are vulnerable, and overcoming this threat requires our entire Air Force … [Read more...]