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Feb. 5, 2025
Polish pilot executes first F-35 flight at Ebbing ANGB

EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – A Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot marked a historic moment in the 33rd Fighter Wing's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) operations here after taking the first flight with their new aircraft Jan. 31, 2025.
Jan. 31, 2025
Air Force kicks off roadshow, prepares Airmen for ‘Units of Action’ implementation

This structural change increases the ability for commanders to focus on their mission and enables the creation of an Air Force "Unit of Action" capable of deploying as a cohesively trained and highly effective team of warrior Airmen.
Jan. 8, 2025
U.S. Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model

Air Education and Training Command partnered with the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation flight training program in Arizona and the Brunner Aerospace flight training program in Texas to test a new Initial Pilot Training (IPT) model.
Dec. 30, 2024
Holloman Airmen excel in Army Air Assault School

As of Dec. 13, three Airmen from the 49th Wing achieved a milestone of grit and excellence, earning the coveted Air Assault badge after conquering the U.S. Army Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Dec. 26, 2024
U.S. Space Force service member assists in 704th Test Group’s mission

The 704th Test Group, a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has an extensive history of pushing the limits of mankind's capabilities, including developing an effective navigation system. This is where the 746th Test Squadron, one of the test organizations within the 704th TG comes into
Dec. 26, 2024
New Era Begins with Arrival of Poland’s F-35s at Ebbing ANGB

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft arrived at Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base Dec. 23.The two aircraft belong to Poland and will be used to train Polish fighter pilots to use the newest generation jets.“The arrival of Poland’s
Dec. 23, 2024
Air Force Accessions Center early wins pave the way for FY25 success

Within the first week of declaring Initial Operational Capability, personnel at the Air Force Accessions Center demonstrated their ability to adapt quickly to evolving accession requirements, resulting in dozens of highly qualified cadets being notified of a pilot career field selection. These
Dec. 20, 2024
Training for the future fight: 42 MDG Airman guides new SFWTIC course to success

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Tatum, 42nd Medical Group pharmacy flight chief, attended the beta test for the Security Forces Center’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 8-16. The SFWTIC has undergone multiple revisions and moved to
Dec. 20, 2024
Training for the future fight: 42 MDG Airman guides new SFWTIC course to success

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Tatum, 42nd Medical Group pharmacy flight chief, attended the beta test for the Security Forces Center’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. 8-16. The SFWTIC has undergone multiple revisions and moved to
Dec. 18, 2024
Deck the Skies: 58th AS joins Operation Toy Drop

A team of pilots and loadmasters from the 58th Airlift Squadron joined the 18th Air Support Operations Group, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command Airborne, and 14 partner nations for jumpmaster validations during a portion of the Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at