Air Force Link News

AATC participates in multi-service, multi-aircraft exercise Southern Lightning Strike

Tech. Sgt. H. Edward Stramler — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

The multi-service exercise tested units’ abilities to deploy with minimal personnel and equipment to austere locations while completing their mission.

Idaho ANG A-10, Marine F-35 pilots train together

Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Allmaras, — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:50:00 GMT

Fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and their pilots from the Idaho Air National Guard and the U.S. Marines, train for combat operations in the joint environment.

Modern logistics system aids, tracks Air Force inventory

Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The Integrated Logistics System – Supply or ILS-S enables the Air Force to track inventory across the Total Force

US F-16s strengthen air policing mission with long-planned Poland deployment

DoD News — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne maneuvers and work closely with Combined Air Operations Centre Uedem (CAOCUE) to enhance command and control procedures.

Around the Air Force: USAF 75th Anniversary, ACE Doctrine, Booster Pass

Tech. Sgt. Britt Crolley — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT

This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights themes for celebrating the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, Agile Combat Employment becomes operational doctrine, and four-hour passes are authorized to help Airmen and Guardians get COVID-19 booster shots. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann)

Security forces defend Ali Al Salem from drones

Tech. Sgt. Daryn Murphy — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:00:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army assets have been bolstering their c-SUAS efforts, which has helped develop seminars to provide leadership with guidance on how the 386th ESFS is countering drone threats.

New Jersey Air Guard supports Operation Allies Welcome

Master Sgt. Matt Hecht — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:01:00 GMT

Airmen developed Liberty Village into a system of village governors and mayors to create a more relatable leadership structure for the Afghan guests.

Cyber commandos offer unique capability for joint force

Michelle Gigante — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:02:00 GMT

In today's technology saturated world, the warfighter relies on cyber professionals like those at the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron to provide seamless communication and agile support in rapidly changing environments.

Physician performs Air Force’s first airway stent procedure

Senior Airman Seth Haddix — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Maj. Derrell Nettlow, 81st Healthcare Operations Squadron pulmonary critical care physician, was called to perform the Air Force’s first airway stent procedure.

Around the Air Force: Operation Christmas Drop

Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:59:00 GMT

This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights the 70th annual Operation Christmas Drop, a humanitarian event that brings U.S. and partner nations together to provide food, tools and clothing to more than 55 remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith)

Air Force operational C2 advisors provide more than just advice

Bill Murphey — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:42:00 GMT

The Air Force’s senior advisors in the Operational Command Training Program had a busy 2021, connecting the strategic-level Joint All Domain Command and Control concept to operational-level command and control organizations.

ACC concludes ACE C3 operations rehearsal

DoD News — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 13:30:00 GMT

The rehearsal focused on C3 operations, deployable technology, practicing ACE tactics, techniques and procedures, finding areas for improvement within the ACE C3 construct, and making necessary corrections.

AFNORTH’s CAP takes flight to assist tornado recovery

DoD News — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:30:00 GMT

Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH)'s Civil Air Patrol aircrews are flying storm surveys to assist the National Weather Service and the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency in gauging the official intensities of the deadly tornadoes that ripped into the Midwest on Dec. 10.

Guardsmen, partner nations attend first Air Force all-Spanish international SNCO course

Tech. Sgt. Morgan Whitehouse — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:20:00 GMT

Two Air National Guardsmen participated in the first International Senior Noncommissioned Officer Course held all in Spanish by the Inter-American Air Force Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 4-Dec. 8.

Swap in, swap out: McChord Airmen deploy to Al Udeid

Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:02:00 GMT

Periodically throughout the year, the expeditionary squadron receives a turnover of pilots, loadmasters, flying crew chiefs, security force Ravens, communications and intelligence Airmen.

Malmstrom AFB joins Gibson Flats fire fight

Heather Heiney — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The Gibson Flats fire, which ignited just outside Great Falls Dec. 1, was one such event where it only took a spark to start the fire. The fire grew to about 120 acres and was the second response in a week for the Malmstrom Air Force Base Fire Department, the first being an off-base fire on Thanksgiving.

Around the Air Force: Coalition Virtual Flag, In-flight Comfort, Hurricane Hunter’s Busy Year

Senior Airman Kahdija Slaughter — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT

This week’s look Around the Air Force visits one of the largest exercises in the Department of Defense, Coalition Virtual Flag, an international training effort that’s seeing cyber units in a growing role, a new bladder relief device that works better for male and female aircrew members will be fielded next year as part of a focus on tackling predictable barriers to readiness, and the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, wrap up a busy storm season as they move to winter operations. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith)

Niger receives second US C-130 to support enduring Sahel operations

DoD News — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

The delivery marks the enduring commitment of the U.S. Air Force to support continued humanitarian operations and counter violent extremist organizations missions throughout the Sahel alongside Nigerien air force partners.

Dyess AFB Airmen take on Mosaic Tiger exercise

Senior Airman Sophia Robello — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Mosaic Tiger is a five day, multi-phase exercise focused on a quick-turn deployment to a simulated war environment.

Around the Air Force: New Deadline for RPP, EOD Training, Recruiting VR Game

Airman 1st Class Garrett Hess — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:30:00 GMT

This week’s look Around the Air Force has details on the extended deadline for Airmen to apply to the Rated Preparatory Program, which helps with qualification for aviator positions; Explosive ordnance disposal experts train with multinational forces on handling dangerous situations; and what started as a commercial has become a hit virtual reality game for Air Force Recruiting. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Britt Crolley)