May 10, 2019 Ringing in tradition, innovating airpower The 491st Attack Squadron, “the Ringers,” honored its first incoming commander, Lt. Col. Randall Noel, in a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony, May 8, 2019, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York.
May 9, 2019 Next F-35 training squadron to be located at Eglin AFB The Air Force announced May 9, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the preferred alternative to receive an additional F-35A Lighting II training squadron.
May 8, 2019 AU students produce research on innovative leadership Two Air University students attending separate courses presented new research on how change is influenced and promoted within the Air Force.
May 7, 2019 Texas native earns ACE award at Sheppard AFB SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Through hard work and dedication, Airman 1st Class Stiphanie Y. Cumbal, 363rd Training Squadron maintenance management production apprentice course student and Texas native, earned the prestigious ACE award. The award is given to Airmen who maintain a 100% average
May 7, 2019 Holloman F-16 basic course gets assist from Hill AFB F-35A units For the last two weeks, F-16 basic course students and instructor pilots from the 311th Fighter Squadron at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, have been flying with and against the Air Force’s first operational F-35A units.
May 6, 2019 Keelser and Biloxi delivers their first-ever joint air show The thunder has subsided and the City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base can exhale after the much anticipated Thunder over the Sound: Keesler and Biloxi Air and Space Show.This year’s headliners were none other than our very own U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Air Force’s premier demonstration
May 6, 2019 Thunderbird performance dazzles Make-A-Wish families As the first F-16 U.S. Air Force Thunderbird zoomed past the beach, the children flocked toward the barrier separating the flight path from the seating. Amazement struck across their faces as the Thunderbirds performed each aerial technique.The Make-A-Wish Foundation offered children diagnosed with
May 6, 2019 AFRC fire chief’s meet at Goodfellow, visit fire training schoolhouse The Air Force Reserve Command Fire Chief’s Conference met at Goodfellow AFB to host their conference which spanned from May 1-3. While the chiefs were at Goodfellow, they visited the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, getting a first-hand look at training there.
May 6, 2019 Airman aces fuels systems apprentice course Iron sharpens iron. The Air Force is known for tempering young men and women into future leaders, warriors and Airmen. All Airmen are sharpened, mentally and physically, and there are some that forge themselves with excellence. This Airman has done just that, with the knowledge gained from his
May 6, 2019 Holloman’s 8th FS graduates first class of F-16 Viper pilots Eight Viper pilot students graduated from the 8th Fighter Squadron’s first F-16 Basic Course, May 4, 2019, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.