One of two new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft arrives at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 6, 2021, ushering in a new era of aviation for the 123rd Airlift Wing. The state-of-the-art transports are among eight the wing will receive over the next 11 months to replace eight aging C-130 H-model aircraft, which were built in 1992 and have seen duty all … [Read more...]
Honoring the Doolittle Raid
APRIL 18, 2025 - On April 18, 1942, a small group of Army Air Forces aviators changed the momentum of World War II with a single, audacious strike. Known as the Doolittle Raid, this operation — launched from the deck of the USS Hornet — was the first U.S. air attack on Japan's home islands. Led by then-Army Air Corps Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, the mission was … [Read more...]
Area Defense Counsel Serves Individual Airmen
APRIL 18, 2025 - When an Airman is facing military legal issues, the 39th Air Base Wing Area Defense Counsel is in their corner, ready to defend their rights and help them navigate the process. Unlike the base legal office, which represents the Air Force and advises commanders, the ADC exists to represent individual Airmen. “The legal office works in tandem with … [Read more...]
Air Force Improves Combat Training Program
APRIL 17, 2025 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is improving the Combat Support Training Range program based on lessons learned from recent Air Task Force training events. The improvements will enhance the training experience and better prepare Air Force Units of Action to deploy and win future wars, said Col. Ross Dotzlaf, AFIMSC Readiness Integration … [Read more...]
Air Force Enhances Nuclear Operational Readiness
APRIL 16, 2025 - The 134th Air Refueling Wing completed a four-day nuclear operational readiness exercise and combat readiness exercise April 5–8, reinforcing the wing’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of operational readiness. The training focused on a variety of mission scenarios, ranging from combat operations to nuclear deterrence and emphasized the critical … [Read more...]