The 2024 hurricane season ended Nov. 30, 2024. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit based with the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, flew 107 missions and 1,130 hours into 14 storms. (U.S. AIr Force graphic by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) DECEMBER 4, 2024 - The 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons ended Nov. 30, … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 3, 2024 - A tactical air-to-surface missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon, successfully released from a 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon for the first time Nov. 7 over the Gulf of Mexico. The goal of the test was to prove the new weapon could separate from an aircraft successfully, a major milestone, so further testing can begin. The new SiAW … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 3, 2024 - The National Capital Region played host to wounded warriors from around the world participating in a week-long event celebrating comradery and recovery—starting with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Care Fair and Day of Healing in National Harbor, Maryland, on Nov. 18, 2024. Finding outlets to express themselves through performing and visual arts, … [Read more...]

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing lands for a refueling at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., September 29, 2024. The bomber arrived at Grand Forks AFB in preparation for the jet’s temporary relocation to the base to continue flying operations while the flightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base undergoes reconstruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emma … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Starting Nov. 25, service members performing a permanent change of station move from certain high-risk countries may be approved reimbursement up to $4,000. In January, the Defense Department authorized the reimbursement of pet relocation expenses for a single household pet (a cat or a dog), such as transportation and quarantine fees, during a PCS move, up … [Read more...]