MARCH 28, 2025 - As a warfighting command responsible for projecting, maneuvering and sustaining the joint force, U.S. Transportation Command depends heavily on the U.S. tanker aircraft fleet, which includes both the aging KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus. "We welcome the service-led recapitalization plans for the air refueling fleet, which must continue … [Read more...]
Space Force Certifies ULL for Launch Missions
MARCH 28, 2025 - Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space organization has announced the certification of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan launch system for National Security Space Launch missions. ULA is now eligible to launch NSSL missions as one of two certified providers. “Assured access to space is a core function of the Space Force and a critical element of … [Read more...]
National Guard Fights South Carolina Wildfires
MARCH 28, 2025 – Following a successful fire suppression support mission in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina National Guard aviation units are helping control wildfires in the Upstate. U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Company, 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion from McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover and the 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion from the … [Read more...]
Recovery Efforts Continue for Missing Soldiers
MARCH 28, 2025 – Efforts continue by U.S. and Lithuanian personnel March 27 in the search and recovery for four missing U.S. Army Soldiers and their M88 armored vehicle near Pabradė, Lithuania. "We are leveraging every available U.S. and Lithuanian asset to coordinate for and provide the required resources for this effort," said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, the … [Read more...]
Luke AFB Flies Final F-16 Flight
U.S. Air Force 56th Fighter Wing Airmen watch the final U.S. F-16 taxis to the runway, March 24, 2025, on the flightline at Luke Air Force Base, preparing to fly to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB. This flight concludes the divestment of the remaining U.S. F-16s, ending this chapter for the 309th FS as it prepares to transition to the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force … [Read more...]