U.S. Air Force News

Feb. 14, 2019
Defenders repurpose assets to ensure nuclear surety

Missile security forces defenders are charged with protecting our nation’s assets against all enemies, foreign and domestic. One way they maintain readiness is through training.
Feb. 14, 2019
AFDW provides ceremonial honors to longest-serving Congressional member

Air Force District of Washington conducted an Arrival Ceremony in honor of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) here Tuesday.
Feb. 13, 2019
Around the Air Force: KC-46A Debut / New Locator Beacons

On this look Around the Air Force, the Air Force the KC-46A Pegasus makes its debut at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and new locator beacons are being installed on ejection seats and parachutes.
Feb. 13, 2019
Improving relations through Friendship Games

More than one hundred service members from the U.S., United Arab Emirates, and several coalition nations participated in the Friendship Games Feb. 6, at Al Dhafra Air Base.
Feb. 13, 2019
Army therapy dog visits maintenance Airmen

Maintenance personnel got a surprise visit from a therapy dog as part of an effort to showcase the various mental health resources available at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 2, 2019.
Feb. 13, 2019
35th Fighter Squadron launches into Cobra Gold 19

The 35th Fighter Squadron departed on Feb. 6, and the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron departed on Feb. 7 to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 19 in a historic redeployment to Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand.
Feb. 13, 2019
8th MDOS polishes readiness with 3D tech

The 8th Medical Operations Squadron Dental Flight ensures all Kunsan service members have the brightest smile and best teeth with efficiency, comfort, and new technology to facilitate a quick return to duty after procedures.
Feb. 13, 2019
EOD Airmen detect, disarm, protect

The Joint Defense Operations Center calls about a confirmed or suspected explosive ordnance disposal incident. Three Airmen rush out the door, set up their truck and immediately depart for the incident site. They head out with a security element to safely transport them to the location. For them it
Feb. 12, 2019
Airmen test resolve during Air Assault Assessment

Cadre from the 820th Base Defense Group evaluated approximately 37 Airmen during an Army Air Assault Assessment.
Feb. 12, 2019
MacDill Guardsman saves life, receives Airman’s Medal

Airman 1st Class Peejay Jack, a 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron vehicle maintainer with the Florida Air National Guard, was awarded the Airman’s Medal by Maj. Gen. Lenny Richoux, the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command commander, during a ceremony at MacDill AFB Feb. 9.

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