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AFRC News

  • Dyess B-1s arrive in Norway for Bomber Task Force Europe

    U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 9, 2025, to begin Ally-led training operations as part of the latest Bomber Task Force Europe. The deployment empowers U.S. Air Force aircrews to refine tactics, increase

  • Behind the scenes: CARCAH’s role in Hurricane Hunter operations

    The Chief, Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination, All Hurricanes Unit, better known as CARCAH, serves as the link between NOAA forecasters and the two operational flying squadrons that collect airborne weather data: the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and NOAA’s Aircraft

  • Hurricane Hunters receive a monumental upgrade

    The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the "Hurricane Hunters," is gearing up for the future as the 403rd Maintenance Squadron’s Meteorological Equipment Technician shop installed potential lifesaving technology on their planes Oct. 7.

  • 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

  • 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