Jan. 23, 2024 End of an Era: 173rd FW trains the last F-15 Eagle Instructor Pilots It’s a new process for Capt. Andrew Marshall, an aspiring F-15 Instructor Pilot at the 173rd Fighter Wing, but many have gone before him in the nearly four-decade service life of the Eagle. He and one other pilot are likely the last.
Jan. 8, 2024 First UPT class of the year graduates at Vance, 26 pin on wings Twenty-six students in Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 24-03 received their wings during a ceremony held Jan. 5 at Vance Air Force Base.
Dec. 20, 2023 Safety training for Fiesta of Flight airshow A Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) was held at Laughlin Air Force Base, Dec. 14, 2023, in preparation for hosting the Fiesta of Flight Airshow set to take place March 9, 2024.
Dec. 20, 2023 Red Hawk readies for climate chamber testing The Air Force’s new bird of prey, the T-7 Red Hawk, arrived at Eglin Dec. 15, 2023 to begin a series of climate testing at Eglin’s McKinley Climatic Lab.
Dec. 15, 2023 Sustainable solutions: 97th CES Environmental Element keeps installation green The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Environmental Element hosts several programs, not only to conserve wildlife and resources on base, but to provide opportunities for Airmen and families to connect with nature.
Dec. 14, 2023 Thunderbolt Nation opens its doors for Luke Days 2024 Thunderbolt nation will open its doors to the public for the Luke Days 2024 air show, March 23-24, 2024, to showcase the air superiority and capabilities of the U.S. Air Force.
Dec. 13, 2023 From Battlefield to Classroom: The Remarkable Journey of 1st Lt. Troy Smith, MH-139A Helicopter Instructor Pilot 1st Lt. Troy Smith has been on a journey lasting more than 20 years to get where he is now, an MH-139A Grey Wolf instructor pilot with the 908th Airlift Wing. This is his story.
Dec. 7, 2023 Forging the future: 33rd MXG Airmen innovate F-35 canopy cover and wash cover designs U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Andrew McCamish, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft section chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Schmitt, 33rd MXG quality assurance inspector, have been developing a new canopy cover and reusable wash covers for the aircraft.
Dec. 1, 2023 19th Air Force Commander visits Team Kingsley The 19th Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, visited Team Kingsley Nov. 27 – 28, 2023 for the first time since taking command in June.
Nov. 20, 2023 RPP application process open through Dec. 9 Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023.