Sept. 3, 2016 Testers at Edwards meet with Auto GCAS survivor Test pilots and engineers from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, had the chance to meet with one of the squadron’s success stories Aug. 25.
Sept. 2, 2016 Around the Air Force: Sept. 2 On this look around the Air Force, the KC-135 Stratotanker celebrates 60 years of service, a new KC-46A Pegasus training center opens its doors, and a preview of this month's Airman magazine is available.
Sept. 2, 2016 US, Philippine airmen talks aim to enhance interoperability The ability of multinational militaries to work, train and fight alongside each other is vital within the dynamic security environment of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the Philippine Air Force vice commander told U.S. military members during a recent conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,
Sept. 2, 2016 Hurricane Hunters fly into, collect data on Hurricane Hermine The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew a fix mission Sept. 1 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, into Tropical Storm Hermine, which was upgraded to a hurricane mid-flight.
Sept. 2, 2016 Spanish aircrews train with US at Red Flag 16-4 Since its inception in 1975, Red Flag has served as the pinnacle of air-to-air combat training for the Air Force and its allies. For the Spanish Air Force, Red Flag 16-4 has been the perfect avenue to receive the best training for their aircrews and support personnel, as well as an avenue for
Sept. 1, 2016 General gives KC-46A progress report at symposium Brig. Gen. Duke Richardson, the Air Force program executive officer for tankers, delivered a comprehensive progress report on the KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 23 at the 11th annual Tinker and the Primes Requirements Symposium in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Sept. 1, 2016 Misawa Airmen medically assist Sri Lankans during Pacific Angel Patient care is crucial in a country with minimal accessibility to hospitals due to lengthy commutes and no means to travel to these locations. Operation Pacific Angel 16-3 had two health services operation sites in Sri Lanka to better enable local nationals in remote areas the opportunity to
Sept. 1, 2016 AF lab investigating microscopic crack formations, metal fatigue The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the oldest legacy aircraft in the Air Force. Since the 1950s, the B-52 has led the force in its dominance as the world’s best; however, just as humans begin to age, so do aircraft. Repeated loading and unloading, changes in air pressure, exposure to altitude and
Sept. 1, 2016 A-10 team garners 2015 Roche sustainment excellence award The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s A-10 division at Hill Air Force Base has been honored with the 2015 Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award.
Sept. 1, 2016 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.