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  • A Final Salute

    Gene, a legendary figure in the Air Force community and a former prisoner of war, was laid to rest in a ceremony marked by the sharp folding of the American flag presented to his wife, Lynn, and the somber notes of "Taps." High above the gathering, the roar of T-38 Talons from the Columbus Air Force

  • 'Flag Dave' gets a ride in the jets he has greeted for two decades

    For more than two decades, pilots passing through Fort Smith Regional Airport in Arkansas have come to expect a familiar sight on the ramp: a man dressed head to toe in red, white, and blue, standing proudly with an American flag raised high. To the world he is Dave Burns. To the military flying

  • CSAF and CMSAF join Air University’s PCTT panel

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to provide senior leader perspectives to new Wing and Group command teams and their spouses

  • U.S. Ambassador to Canada Visits Luke Ahead of Future RCAF F-35 Training

    The United States ambassador to Canada visited Luke Air Force Base this week to observe F-35 training operations and meet with Airmen and leaders supporting U.S. and partner-nation pilot training. The visit comes as Luke prepares to support future Royal Canadian Air Force F-35 pilot training, with

  • Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

    The 56th Fighter Wing hosted more than 50 honorary commanders for a simulated overnight deployment at the Barry M. Goldwater Range on Jan. 22, 2026, providing participants a firsthand look at the capabilities and precision of airpower operating across southern Arizona.

  • Team XL’s CRAFT opens Tactical Athlete Center

    The 47th Flying Training Wing Comprehensive Readiness For Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) team hosted an open house for the new Tactical Athlete Center (TAC) at Laughlin Air Force Base on Jan.12, introducing Airmen and base leadership to a centralized hub designed to enhance readiness, durability