Feb. 10, 2025 Arkansas Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing Takes 1st C-130J Flight The 189th Airlift Wing conducted its first training flight in a J-model C-130 Feb. 7, a key step in the C-130J conversion process.The 189th will continue maintaining an H-model schoolhouse as it progresses toward initial operational capability as a C-130J schoolhouse. This would expand training
Oct. 30, 2024 Language Enabled Airman Program opens to select Air National Guard AFSCs The Air Force Culture and Language Center has announced that the Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force Senior Language Authority in partnership with the Commander Air National Guard Readiness Center to board and select Air National Guard
Aug. 7, 2024 Team Kingsley Airmen support Oregon wildfire response Twenty-two Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing departed Kingsley Field on July 31, 2024, to support firefighting operations in Eastern Oregon.
May 1, 2024 Team Kirtland Attends Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow Team Kirtland attended the Gathering of Nations pow-wow at the Albuquerque Expo in Albuquerque, N.M., April 26, 2024.
Jan. 5, 2024 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 19, 2023 157th Air Refueling Wing visits Air Force Basic Military Training NCOs, senior NCOs and company grade officers from the 157th Air Refueling Wing flew down to Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from Nov. 7-9. The group was tasked with bringing their knowledge and understanding of BMT back to the Wing's newest Airmen and trainees.
Dec. 15, 2023 Recruiting spotlight: Esko, Minnesota In a time where approximately .05% of Americans currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, it’s interesting to see communities crushing the statistics. Esko, Minnesota, with a population of 2,200 is one community far exceeding the norms.
Nov. 30, 2023 Air Force announces FY24 Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive, Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Programs The Air Force recently announced the opening of two Regular Air Force FY24 Aviation Bonus programs.
Nov. 9, 2023 173rd FW prepares for F-35 transition, hosts SATAF The 173rd Fighter Wing hosted their first Site Activation Task Force to plan for the transition to an F-35 Fighter Training Unit Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2023.
Oct. 18, 2023 CMSAF meets high-speed recruiters, Sorensen team at motorsport drifting event Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass visited a recruiting booth and met with public and the drivers of the AFRS-sponsored stock car at a Formula Drift event in California.