Aug. 16, 2024 Hungry Hungry Halibut exercise sharpens air warfighting skills Hungry Hungry Halibut, a high-end integration air war exercise, took place on Aug. 1 and 2, 2024, providing unique opportunities to integrate various forces into multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases throughout Alaska.The 477th Fighter Group, the Air Force Reserve unit in
June 10, 2024 Addressing the old note The 910th AW maintains the Department of Defense’s only large area, fixed-wing aerial spray capability to eliminate disease-carrying insects and pest insects. From May 28 – June 7, 2024, Reserve Citizen Airmen from Youngstown ARS and a 910th AW aerial spray modified C-130H Hercules aircraft equipped
May 11, 2023 Egyptian-Born, American-Proud Born in Egypt, Yosry Zaki spent 12 years applying for a visa to come to America and has since become a U.S. citizen and a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He is a flight services technician with the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. This is his
March 23, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
June 9, 2022 Multi-Platinum Country Star Darius Rucker to Headline Opening Ceremony at DoD Warrior Games at Walt Disney World Resort Three-time Grammy Award winner and multi-Platinum selling artist Darius Rucker will headline the Opening Ceremony at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games this summer. Hosted by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, the Warrior Games will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Aug. 2, 2021 DoD directs employees to start wearing face masks again Following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Defense Department has directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving,
April 25, 2020 America Strong: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to conduct multi-city flyovers championing National Unity Behind Frontline Responders America Strong is a collaborative salute from the Navy and Air Force to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 6, 2020 Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.
Oct. 7, 2019 Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month The awareness month is a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense, along with the Department of Homeland Security and its public and private partners. It is up to the total force to stay vigilant, keep learning and be ready for any potential cyber threat.
June 6, 2019 Reserve Airmen participate in special project Over 50 service members from the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps Reserve and Air National Guard who participated in an Innovative Readiness Training project May 18 through June 1.