DECEMBER 23, 2019 - A KC-46A Pegasus crew from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing completed the aircraft’s first flight around the world Nov. 26. The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus provided extensive training opportunities for maintainers and aircrew at multiple locations on a seven-leg, 13-day journey that included its debut at the 2019 Dubai Air Show, or … [Read more...]
Air Force Names Newest Helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’
DECEMBER 20, 2019 - Air Force Global Strike Command named the MH-139A helicopter “Grey Wolf” during a naming ceremony at Duke Field, Dec. 19. Gen. Timothy Ray, AFGSC commander, made the announcement, comparing it to the wild animal that bears the same name. The Grey Wolf is the command's first major acquisition in its 10-year history. The name Grey Wolf is derived from … [Read more...]
Two Pararescue Airmen Receive Silver Star for Gallant Actions in Afghanistan
DECEMBER 18, 2019 - Two pararescue Airmen received the Silver Star medal in a ceremony Dec. 13, for gallantry in action against enemies of the United States while deployed to Afghanistan. Tech. Sgt. Gavin Fisher and Staff Sgt. Daniel Swensen were awarded the U.S. Armed Forces’ third highest military combat decoration for saving nearly 40 lives and eliminating more than 100 … [Read more...]
Air Force Completes Ultra LEAP Flight Test
DECEMBER 16, 2019 - The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Center for Rapid Innovation has successfully completed initial flight tests for a revolutionary Unmanned Aerial System with a customizable suite of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tools that supports extended missions. This series of flight tests began in Feb. 2019 at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, … [Read more...]
CBD Oil Proliferation Threatens Servicemember Careers
DECEMBER 16, 2019 - The U.S. Air Force is ramping up efforts to warn Airmen about using recently legalized Cannabidiol oil, usually referred to as CBD, as it may cause positive drug tests and is not permitted for use among servicemembers. “Many of these products are now available in our local community and military members may not be aware,” said Col. Brad Orgeron, the 173rd … [Read more...]