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.
Sept. 1, 2016 Every Airman plays a role in suicide prevention The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but an Airman doesn’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Defense Department’s #BeThere campaign, which encourages making a difference
Aug. 31, 2016 F-16s help strengthen bond between US, Pakistan air forces Pakistan Air Force F-16C/D aircraft traveled more than 7,700 miles to participate in Red Flag 16-4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, from Aug. 15-26.
Aug. 31, 2016 Colorado stands in for Afghanistan during pilot training The 81st Fighter Squadron from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, spent two weeks at Peterson AFB training six Afghan Air Force pilots to fly A-29 Super Tucano. The pilots are participating in a program that began in 2015 and will ultimately train 30 pilots and 90 maintainers through 2018. Most training
Aug. 31, 2016 Air Force celebrates 60 years of the KC-135 The Air Force celebrated the 60th birthday of the KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 31. The first Stratotanker flew in August of 1956 and was later delivered to the Air Force in June 1957.