May 21, 2024 African Lion 24 exercises Air Force’s wings AL24 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). This year’s event marks a significant milestone as SETAF-AF celebrates the 20th anniversary of the African Lion exercise series.
May 20, 2024 ARC Athena’s Encore: Langley AFB hosts second annual event The United States Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard fused their efforts to host the second annual ARC Athena at Langley Air Force Base from April 29-30, 2024. Drawing over 400 individuals, with approximately 270 in-person attendees, ARC Athena served as a platform for fostering
May 17, 2024 101 Critical Days of Summer continues to promote risk management on & off duty Each summer, many of us find ourselves driving to the beach to soak up the sun, feel the hot sand beneath our feet, and beat the heat by racing into the cool ocean waves. However, these particular summer past-times include three of the biggest risks during the 101 Critical Days of Summer: driving,
May 16, 2024 The Force behind the 908th Force Support Squadron Within the complexities of the Air Force, there exists a group of unsung heroes. They are there from the start to end of an Airman’s journey. The Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 908th Force Support Squadron shoulder the weight of overseeing three crucial areas: sustainment, communication and
May 16, 2024 Equipping wingmen with crisis response planning The helping agencies at Youngstown Air Reserve Station kicked off mental health awareness month by welcoming Dr. Craig Bryan to facilitate a daylong workshop at Youngstown Air Reserve Station on May 3 attended by a group of the 910th Airlift Wing’s senior leaders, first sergeants, firefighters,
May 14, 2024 Ready Now: A New Era of Reserve Citizen Airmen Training FLORENCE, Ariz. -- In the sprawling expanse of military training, where preparation meets purpose, a new era of readiness is being written. Reserve Citizen Airmen, traditionally seen hovering over computer-based training, are now gearing up, rifles in hand, en route to an unfamiliar, remote
May 14, 2024 From Theory to Battlefield: 944th FW Tactical Training Redefines Air Force Combat Readiness As the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force unveil comprehensive changes to maintain superiority in the era of Great Power Competition, the 944th Fighter Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron's training on May 8, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, highlights the practical implementation of these new
May 14, 2024 908th FSS feeds readiness through training Airmen from the 908th Force Support Squadron assembled a Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen and then cooked and served a meal to other squadron and 908th Airlift Wing members April 10, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Assembling, cooking, and serving food via the SPEK was just one part of
May 14, 2024 Back in the BUFF: Innovative training effort brings B-52 veteran back into the cockpit An innovative effort to improve training for B-52 Formal Training Unit students brought a former pilot on his first sortie in 28 years. The Formal Training Unit is led by the 93rd Bomb Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit. They work in conjunction with active-duty partners in the 11th Bomb Squadron.
May 13, 2024 Hurricane Awareness Tour promotes weather readiness To promote the importance of preparing now for hurricane season, which starts June 1, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew with their WC-130J Super Hercules and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hurricane experts visited five Atlantic Coast cities as part of this