Aug. 26, 2019 407th ECES builds joint firefighting foundation during airfield exercise Firefighters participated in an that provided an opportunity for service members from multiple branches to cooperate on one of the most intense scenarios a firefighter could be called for: an aircraft on fire on the flightline.
Aug. 25, 2019 Military dentists thrive in joint-service training Appalachian Care 2019 is a unique U.S. military training mission sponsored by the Innovative Readiness Training program, which falls under the Department of Defense’s Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Reserve Integration.
Aug. 24, 2019 12th OSS egress training saves lives With approximately 1,200 students certified or recertified every year, the program teaches pilots how to properly egress from T-1A Jayhawk, T-6A Texan II and T-38C Talon aircraft.
Aug. 23, 2019 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.
Aug. 23, 2019 SMC works with government, industry partners in successful launch of GPS III SV 2 satellite The Lockheed Martin-built satellite, named “Magellan” after the Portuguese navigator who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, was carried to orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV launch vehicle in its final flight.
Aug. 23, 2019 Around the Air Force: Staff Sergeant Promotions Results / Innovative Readiness Training Today's look around the Air Force features staff sergeant promotion results, 419th Civil Engineering Squadron helping rebuild a remote Alaskan town and the U.S. participating in the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins) For previous episodes, click
Aug. 22, 2019 39th Airlift Squadron hits west coast skies, drops 200 Marines This training was designed to prepare 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew for future deployed operations in mountainous terrains.
Aug. 22, 2019 BESPIN-AFIMSC alliance improves mission support capabilities BESPIN and AFIMSC are partnering to develop two mobile applications: an app connecting the military community to base events and an app to improve contractor accountability. The apps were two of the top three ideas chosen during AFIMSC’s inaugural Innovation Rodeo March 1.
Aug. 22, 2019 86th VRS rolls onto virtual highway Members of the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, are doing exactly that by acquiring a new driving simulator to train Airmen that aren’t familiar with German roads and weather conditions.
Aug. 21, 2019 AMC C-130 rainbow fitting inspections complete Thanks to early detection by Air Force Materiel Command aircraft maintenance and engineering professionals and quick implementation of a fleet-wide time compliance technical order, C-130 maintainers have inspected and verified the viability of 113 of the 123 affected aircrafts’ lower center wing