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  • F-16 arrival enhances readiness at BMT with hands-on training

    Basic Military Training is taking a significant step in enhancing readiness with the arrival of an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The aircraft is part of a new, immersive training environment designed to give trainees hands-on experience from day one.The non-flying fighter jet arrived March 20 from Sheppard

  • F-16 Unveiling at Goodfellow Air Force Base

    The 17th Training Wing conducted an unveiling ceremony for the arrival of a new F-16 fighter jet trainer at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 15, 2025.

  • Holloman conducts third iteration of Project Iron Agility

    Project Iron Agility is designed not just to simulate deployments, but to replicate real-world scenarios. The exercise, aligned with the Agile Combat Employment concept, emphasizes the need for rapid adaptation and relocation, a critical capability in modern warfare, ensuring the Air Force can

  • Holloman AFB Conducts Large Force Exercise at Homestead Air Reserve Base

    From February 28 to March 15, 2025, the 49th Wing deployed a dynamic team of Airmen to Homestead Air Reserve Base, conducting a Large Force Exercise that showcased the Air Force’s commitment to readiness, adaptability, and cross-unit integration. The exercise aimed to capitalize on favorable weather

  • Operation Homeward Bound

    U.S. Armed Forces members participate in a Thanksgiving video at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 25, 2024. Operation Homeward Bound represents a demonstration of military strength, solidarity, support, sacrifice, and appreciation for service members and veterans across the globe. (U.S. Air

  • 56th FW welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, relinquished command to Col. David Berkland, during a Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.Berkland is a command pilot with more than 3,800 flying hours, including over 900 combat hours. He

  • Luke AFB F-16s and F-35s fly with Kingsley Eagles

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 309th Fighter Squadron out of Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, is launched out for a training mission at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, May 14, 2024. The F-16s and F-35s from Luke AFB were here temporarily to train and fly with the Oregon Air