Flying to remain vigilant

A 757th Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules aircrew prepares for takeoff at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2024. Aircrew took to the sky conducting essential combat readiness training needed for rapid reoptimization and the Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.

AFRC engages civic leaders to help tell the Reserve story

The Air Force Reserve has long been recognized for its surge capacity and strategic roles and missions, but it also conducts unique activities exclusive to the AFR, such as aerial weather reconnaissance and aerial spray missions. Now, the organization is on a mission to highlight its broader

Air Force examines emerging tactics during Bamboo Eagle

More than 10,000 personnel from the Department of Defense, the United Kingdom, and Australia participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a combat-representative exercise including operational test and evaluation experts from the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron. The OT&E experts’ mission was to

Air Force to establish Global Strike wing at Offutt AFB

The Department of the Air Force intends to activate a new wing headquarters, the 95th Wing, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This new wing is one of the many efforts underway to reorganize the department for Great Power Competition.

Duke Field Reservists play vital role in Northern Viking 2024 exercise

A team of Reservists from Duke Field, Florida, demonstrated the versatility of the C-146A Wolfhound aircraft while supporting joint and NATO forces during Exercise Northern Viking 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Aug. 26 – Sept. 4, 2024.Members of the 859th Special Operations Squadron used the venue to

US service members provide medical care for El Salvadoran citizens in AMISTAD campaign

More than 40 personnel from 15 units across three U.S. military service branches participated in a campaign to augment health services in multiple locations across El Salvador, Aug. 19 to Sep. 6.

How Privileged Safety Information Safeguards Mission Readiness

When a mishap occurs in the Department of the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence.  Due to potential direct and immediate impacts on mission readiness and combat capability, the Department quickly convenes

Warfighting leaders training is hands-on

Empathetic, hands-on leadership isn’t about leading from the top but from within – it’s about rolling up your sleeves, being present for the challenges and understanding the needs of your Citizen Airmen. It’s the kind of leadership that not only guides but also inspires by example.

908th has new Yellow Ribbon coordinator

The 908th Flying Training Wing has a new Yellow Ribbon coordinator, Master Sgt. Toni Page, who was a loadmaster by trade and for the past three years and seven months has been the sole member of the 908th AW Equal Opportunity section on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration

Why I Serve Day 2024