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  • Photos: F-35As take off from Luke AFB

    An F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off Sept. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities that provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home

  • Photos: Lanterns honor fallen heroes at Keesler

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Allen, 81st Training Wing vice commander, and his wife, Mayra, release a lantern during the Gold Star Families Sky Lantern Release on the Biloxi Beach, Mississippi, Sept. 23, 2022. The event, hosted by Keesler Air Force Base, included eco-friendly sky lanterns released in

  • Photos: Luke AFB holds 24-hour POW/MIA vigil

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing participate in a 24-hour POW/MIA vigil, Sept. 15, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants ran with the POW/MIA flag for set time periods, while the names of service members were read out by volunteers in honor of those missing in action

  • Photos: Holloman POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Keith Clay, left, 49th Communication Squadron senior enlisted leader and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mary Mines, 49th Command Post senior enlisted leader, run in honor of prisoners of war and service members missing in action for POW/MIA Recognition Day at Holloman

  • Keesler | 81st TRG Airmen, Marines showcase drill routines

    Members of the Keesler Marine Detachment regulation drill team perform during the 81st Training Group drill down on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 16, 2022. Keesler trains more than 30,000 students each year. While in training, Airmen

  • Keesler | AFSA Chapter 652 hosts POW/MIA run and vigil

    Keesler personnel participate in the POW/MIA run and vigil at the triangle track on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 16, 2022. The event, hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 652, is held annually to raise awareness and pay tribute to all prisoners of war and the military

  • Photos: Luke's 309th Fighter Squadron finishes block 25 divestment

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Eldredge (right), former 309th Fighter Squadron commander, receives a pre-flight briefing with Maj. Lance Tucker, 309th Fighter Squadron commander (left), on Sept. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After 28 years, the 309th FS is retiring 27 of Luke AFB’s

  • Photos: Holloman's 49th CMS displays hush house capabilities

    Airmen from the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron conduct engine tests in the hush house at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 6, 2022. The 49th CMS conducts diagnostic tests in the hush house ensuring aircraft are combat ready.