SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - The Air Force Reserve is combat-capable and ready to support national security interests around the globe according to Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 23. Healy appeared alongside top Air Force leaders Gen. Adrian Spain, commander Air Combat … [Read more...]
Security Forces Take Part in Specialized Training
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - Eight airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron participated in a Fly Away Security Team training course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 15-19. Fly Away Security Team training is a five-day, 40-hour course that challenges airmen physically and mentally to enhance their lethality while protecting aircraft, aircrew, cargo and … [Read more...]
Cleaning Up the Battlefield
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear — more commonly known throughout the military as CBRN — refers to the malicious use of hazardous materials or agents that can cause widespread illness, injury or death. So, why does the military train for these types of attacks? To ensure mission readiness in environments where such hazards may be … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Physical Fitness Program
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - In support of the Department of the Air Force “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program, which will apply to Total Force Airmen. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Air Force will pause all PFA testing to facilitate the transition to the updated program. The Air Force will then … [Read more...]
Meink Stresses Funding to Maintain Air, Space Superiority
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - In his most high-profile speech since becoming Secretary of the Air Force in May, Troy Meink emphasized familiar themes – the need to perfect readiness, the necessity to modernize the Air Force and Space Force and remaining focused on "taking care of our people." "We must do what we’ve done many times in the past – work to maintain air and space … [Read more...]