SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 - The Senate Armed Services Committee profoundly understands the threats great-power competition presents to U.S. interests as properly prioritized in the National Defense Strategy, the president's choice to serve as the next Air Force secretary said at a committee hearing considering her nomination. Barbara M. Barrett is a pilot who served as U.S. … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters fly Hurricane Dorian
AUGUST 30, 2019 - Three WC-130Js and one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing departed Keesler Air Force Base Aug. 26 for the Dutch Caribbean island Curaçao to provide weather reconnaissance support for Hurricane Dorian. “The three weather crews, assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, have been flying missions as of last night,” said Maj. Kendall … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force B-2s Deploy to Europe
AUGUST 27, 2019 - A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have arrived in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. The aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England. The … [Read more...]
Air Combat Command Delivers Amid Stresses
AUGUST 22, 2019 - The Air Force's Air Combat Command is stressed, but is still able to provide military capabilities combatant commanders need, ACC's commander said. "Are we stressed? Yes," Air Force Gen. James M. "Mike" Holmes told the Defense Writers Group yesterday in Washington. "But are we able to meet the things our country is asking us to do? Yes." ACC is the … [Read more...]
Education Office has Something to Offer Every Airman
AUGUST 16, 2019 - Every Airman has ideas about what they would like to achieve in their career, both during and after active duty. No matter if they want to be a pilot or a police officer, education is a big factor in helping an individual accomplish the goals they set for themselves. One of the best places to receive the education needed to be successful is, unsurprisingly, … [Read more...]