DECEMBER 22, 2023 — In the ever-evolving landscape of technological warfare, the U.S. Air Force is empowering Airmen, leaders and units to find innovative ways to execute their missions. When that piece of technology improves unit communication, getting Airmen trained on it becomes a priority. More than 30 security forces defenders trained on the Android Tactical Assault Kit … [Read more...]
Operation Prosperity Guardian Protects Ships From Houthi Attacks
DECEMBER 22, 2023 - Houthi attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea are attacks on the international community and the international community is coming together to defend against the missiles and drones aimed at their vessels, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder at a Pentagon news conference yesterday. The press secretary detailed how Operation Prosperity Guardian will work … [Read more...]
New York Air National Guard Members Help Track Santa Claus
Airman 1st Class Kyle Larsen, a member of the New York Air National Guard, assigned to the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York, keeps an eye on the sky over the eastern U.S. while preparing for Christmas Eve, when the sector’s Airmen will help in the annual NORAD Tracks Santa effort to get St. Nick to his destinations safely. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Patrick … [Read more...]
Brown Speaks With Chinese Counterpart
DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. held talks today with his Chinese military counterpart, People's Liberation Army Gen. Liu Zhenli, for the first time since Brown became chairman. The two leaders discussed a range of global and regional security issues as Brown reaffirmed the importance of maintaining open lines of … [Read more...]
Air Force Announces Spark Tank 2024 Finalists
DECEMBER 21, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force announced the six Spark Tank 2024 finalists Dec. 14, 2023, following the announcement of the 15 semifinalists Dec. 5, 2023. The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and … [Read more...]