An Airman of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team flies the F-35A in front of a mountain near Tacoma, Wash. The demonstration team headlined both the Gig Harbor Wings-and-Wheels and Tacoma Freedom Fair air shows for the Fourth of July weekend, showcasing the advanced capabilities of the F-35 to the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Jake Welty) NOVEMBER … [Read more...]
DoD Comptroller Assesses Accomplishments
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Over the past three years, the Defense Department's budget has increased from $700 billion to $850 billion. On Tuesday, Mike McCord, undersecretary of defense (comptroller), provided the keynote address at the Professional Services Council's 2024 Vision Federal Market Forecast Conference. "This [budget increase] has allowed us to keep retention strong … [Read more...]
Instructors Use Drones to Call for Artillery Fire
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 – As is being witnessed in Ukraine, unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, are becoming a bigger and bigger part of the modern battlefield. Instructors at the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute have been training Soldiers to use drones for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes using fixed-wing drones for nearly a decade. Soon, they will begin … [Read more...]
Partnership Ensures Space Superiority
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - In 2022, Space Systems Command formally partnered with the University of Southern California as part of the USSF’s University Partnership Program via a Memorandum of Understanding. “Partnering to win is a key component of ensuring space superiority. It is an indispensable pre-requisite to the success of the Joint Force,” said Col. Matthew Spencer, … [Read more...]
Strengthening Partnerships Across the Americas
U.S. Air Force personnel supporting CRUZEX 2024 stand for a group photo at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil, Nov. 13, 2024. These joint exercises foster trust and cooperation, key elements in maintaining strong international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog) NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - U.S. Air Force Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in … [Read more...]