Dec. 6, 2017 Hill F-35s train across Korean Peninsula Exercise VIGILANT ACE 18 is underway across the Korean Peninsula and the Wolf Pack’s F-16 Fighting Falcons, better known as Vipers, play host to the fifth-generation Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35A Lightning II, at the historic 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.The Vipers and
Dec. 4, 2017 Evolution of the Airman Safety App The evolution of the Air Force Safety Center’s Airman Safety App reached an important milestone with recent software updates on Dec. 1.This simple web-based tool, provides a streamlined process for all Airmen, their families and anyone accessing the base to report safety issues as they encounter
Dec. 4, 2017 Airmen "Own It" at City Hall Thirty-five 482nd Fighter Wing leaders attended a professional development program at Homestead’s City Hall Dec. 1 as part of the Own It initiative to empower officers and senior noncommissioned officers within their squadrons. Airmen from 11 squadrons attended this program coordinated by Lt. Col.
Dec. 1, 2017 Hurricane Hunters discuss atmospheric river missions with Scripps scientists Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” met with scientists from the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography here Wednesday to discuss plans for participating in atmospheric river reconnaissance missions in early 2018.
Dec. 1, 2017 49th IS receives new commander The 49th Intelligence Squadron officially welcomed her new commander, Lt. Col. Jed S. Snarr.
Dec. 1, 2017 2017 Information Dominance and Gen. John Jumper Award winners Congratulations to the following Information Dominance Award winners:Maj. Gen. Harold M. McClelland Award: 960th CyOGLt. Gen. Harold W. Grant Award: 960th NOSOutstanding Cyber Ops SNCO: Master Sgt. Cassie Beauchene, 960th NOSOutstanding Cyber Warfare SNCO: Mast Sgt. Jonathan Phelps, 960th
Nov. 30, 2017 Hurricane Hunters close intense 2017 season As massive spirals of lighting, wind and rain, hurricanes are some of the most dangerous and destructive forces in nature. And the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters fly directly into the center of them.
Nov. 29, 2017 10th Air Force commander clocks 3,000 A-10 hours Maj. Gen. Ronald B. "Bruce" Miller, the 10th Air Force commander, logged his 3,000th hour behind the stick of an A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft Nov. 29, 2017, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Miller received a plaque from the 303d Fighter Squadron to commemorate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo
Nov. 29, 2017 Reserve Citizen Airman conquers obstacles through poetry It is often apparent that a person is in the military if you pay close attention to their outer appearance; the haircut they sport, the clothing they wear or the way they display situational awareness. After all, Airmen wear the same uniform and receive the same training to create a cohesive display
Nov. 22, 2017 Operation Turkey Drop Delivers Operation Turkey Drop is an annual event sponsored by the Pierce Military and Business Alliance (PMBA) that brings together Puget Sound businesses to offer community help to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Volunteers raised cash and food donations that were distributed to troops of all service branches,