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  • Defender Flag field exercise tests, validates ground defense TTPs

    FORT BLISS, Texas – U.S. Air Force Defenders tested and validated the career field’s operations for base defense in the New Mexico desert Oct. 23-27 during the inaugural Defender Flag field exercise.More than 180 Defenders from every major command participated in the event, thanks to help from

  • U.S. Military Working Dog Teams observe 10th anniversary of monument

    The U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10th anniversary commemoration was held Oct. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The ceremony was held to highlight the contribution to our nation’s defense and to honor military working dog teams past and present, thanking them for

  • Learning to Lead: Holloman Air Force Base conducts Flight Leadership Course

    Holloman Air Force Base hosted its fourth 49er Flight Leadership Course at the Community Activity Center on October 25th-27th, 2023.This course is tailored for senior noncommissioned officers and company grade officers at the flight level so they can learn how to effectively communicate and lead

  • 81st SFS trains with K-9 Diesel

    81st Security Forces Squadron members and their canines are seen at the gates and all over base, ensuring they remain at the top of their game.The training that happens behind the kennel gates, however, is arguably the most important of all.

  • Small and Mighty

    Monk assists the Chapel Team in unit engagement as well as providing comfort to Airmen and Guardians as the Chaplains facilitate guidance when Airmen need help with difficult conversations.

  • Getting down and dirty: Off-Road Safety Course

    Goodfellow Air Force Base is revving its engines with a new utility task vehicle and remotely operated vehicle safety course requirement. A new mandate makes the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association course a requirement for all Department of Defense personnel operating off-road vehicles.

  • Defenders answer challenge in the Chihuahuan Desert, crown winners

    FORT BLISS, Texas – Air Force Defenders gathered in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains Oct. 23-27 to represent their major commands from around the globe in the 2023 Defender Challenge at the Doña Ana Range Complex. Eleven teams of five — four competitors and one alternate — were timed and