Tag: Air Force

Dyess Air Force Base historical photo. (U.S Air Force courtesy photo)

Air Force Probes Cancer Risk at Toxic-Exposed Nuclear Silos

February 5, 2024

The Air Force is investigating potential cancer risks at its nuclear launch silos, acknowledging a history of toxic exposures at ...

A U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey, attached to the 352d Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall, U.K., prepares to depart Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples after refueling, Aug. 12, 2020. NSA Naples

Recovered Black Box Key to Osprey Crash Investigation in Japan

by Editor Staff

February 5, 2024

The Air Force has successfully recovered the flight data recorder from a CV-22B Osprey that crashed off Japan's coast in ...

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sebastian Bryant, a security forces squadron defender, uses the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) system at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2023. The ATAK provides defenders with improved communication and immediate situational awareness during base emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

US Air Force Security Forces Receive Base Defense Upgrades Utilizing Android Tactical Assault Kit

by Editor Staff

February 5, 2024

US Air Force Security Forces are revolutionizing base defense by deploying the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK). This marks their ...

An AC-130J Ghostrider from the 4th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., performs an aerial demonstration during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 21 at Wittman Regional Airport, Wis., July 30, 2021. With the various Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft and personnel in attendance, AFSOC brings specialized airpower and competitive advantage to the future warfighting environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney)

US Air Force’s Preparation for Potential Conflicts with Advanced Adversaries

by Editor Staff

December 27, 2023

The US Air Force is preparing for potential conflicts with advanced adversaries like China and Russia and is reevaluating its ...

Ohio Air National Guard Master Sgt. Daniel Petry (center) oversees new Base Honor Guard Team members as they perform a flag-folding detail during training in October 2015 at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio

Legendary ‘Horse Soldier’ Combat Controller Alan T. Yoshida Passes Away at 51

by Editor Staff

December 14, 2023

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alan T. Yoshida, a decorated combat controller known for his role in the "Horse ...

An Airman, who deployed to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, embraces his family at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 3, 2022. After 16 consecutive years of active service, the 816th EAS was inactivated, and will be replaced by the 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

Air Force Officers Struggle with Parental Discharge Policy

by Editor Staff

November 16, 2023

Some Air Force officers are facing difficulties when trying to utilize a policy designed to allow early separation from the ...

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Cadets cross the Terrazzo braving winter weather caused by a sudden snow squall on Feb. 24, 2020 at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

Creighton AB Inc.’s Major Air Force Dress Coat Contract

by Editor Staff

November 14, 2023

Creighton AB Inc. and American Apparel Inc. have been awarded military contracts by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for ...

Stealth and Strategy in Special Reconnaissance Training

by Editor Staff

November 7, 2023

The Air Force's Special Reconnaissance (SR) airmen undergo rigorous training to master various reconnaissance skills, including ground and cyber surveillance, ...

U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) prepare to board the CV-22B Osprey aircraft operated by U.S. Airmen assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing for additional infil training in Szolnok, Hungary October 28, 2019.

Stealth and Intelligence at the Forefront with Air Force Special Reconnaissance

by Editor Staff

November 6, 2023

The U.S. Air Force's new Special Reconnaissance (SR) field, which emerged in 2019, focuses on providing air-minded reconnaissance and intelligence ...