Dec. 20, 2024 Air Force re-opens competition for select platforms in Next-Generation Ejection Seat program The decision follows analysis of industry information in response to a Sources Sought notice in August 2024, which gathered critical input from industry partners on the NGES program and allowed the program team to gain valuable insights and technical feedback from potential vendors.
Dec. 20, 2024 USAF’s top leadership team concludes Standing Watch trip in Romania U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi met with key NATO allies in Romania to conclude their week-long Standing Watch trip on Dec. 20.
Dec. 20, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 20, 2024 Around the Air Force: Operation Christmas Drop 2024 In this week’s Around the Air Force, we highlight Operation Christmas Drop 2024: the Defense Department’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation, which brings U.S. and partner nations together to provide food, tools and clothing to more than 58 remote islands in the Indo-Pacific region.
Dec. 19, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF continue Standing Watch tour in CENTCOM region Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi continued their Standing Watch trip, visiting numerous locations within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to speak with Airmen and key partners.
Dec. 19, 2024 Operation Christmas Drop 24 interfly showcases interoperability Allied aircrews from five nations took to the skies and executed a multinational “interfly” mission to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Dec. 17, 2024 CMSAF strengthens ties with ANZUS allies Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi met with partners to reinforce U.S., Australian and New Zealand military interoperability during a trip within Oceania Dec. 7–13.
Dec. 17, 2024 Aviano AB F-16s, Airmen test capabilities during NATO exercise Poggio Dart U.S. Air Force Airmen and aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, joined Italian and German forces for NATO Allied Air Command’s annual Poggio Dart 2024 exercise over Northern Italy, Dec. 2-13.
Dec. 17, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF begin Standing Watch trip en route to Middle East The DAF senior leaders traveled to meet with Airmen who are serving overseas during the holiday season.
Dec. 16, 2024 Aeromedical Branch makes ‘Safe to Fly’ recommendation for SPYDR device After an extensive test and evaluation process, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Aeromedical Systems Branch has officially certified that SPYDR is safe for use on select aircraft.