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- 386th ESFS unleashes state-of-the-art K-9 kennel facility
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:13:00 GMT
The 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron opened its new state-of-the-art military working dog (MWD) kennel facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hosting 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and U.S. Army partner leadership teams, Nov. 4, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR).
- 319th SFS Defenders exercise active shooter drills and emergency response
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT
The 319th Security Forces Squadron left no stone unturned during emergency response and active shooter response training Oct. 16, 2024, here.
- ACC Commander joins forces for Checkered Flag at Tyndall AFB
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:19:00 GMT
U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 30-31, alongside over 1,100 deployed service members and joint partners, for Checkered Flag 25-1.
- AFCEA Tidewater hosts annual STEM event
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:09:00 GMT
The Tidewater Chapter of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association International hosted its annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Oct. 22, 2024.
- Team Moody develops future first sergeants via symposium
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:40:00 GMT
The First Sergeant Council held the First Sergeant Symposium at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2024. As the principal advisor to the unit commander, a first sergeant ensures mission readiness while supporting Airmen’s personal and professional well-being. The bi-annual symposium is designed to prepare noncommissioned officers for this role by equipping them with the tools to be successful leaders.
- Readiness: Dilemmas for Adversaries
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:15:00 GMT
As Air Combat Command continues to move swiftly to optimize its operations to meet the evolving demands of Great Power Competition, command leadership has emphasized readiness at all levels as key to present future dilemmas for adversaries.
- 11th CABS activates and Lt Col Jamerson takes command
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:46:00 GMT
Presided by ACC's 355th Wing commander, 11th Combat Air Base Squadron, Air Force, Special Operations Command, activated and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Jamerson, 11th CABS incoming commander, assumed command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, October 31, 2024.
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base welcomes 16 new honorary commanders
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:28:00 GMT
The 355th Wing inducted 16 new leaders as members of the 2024-2025 class of honorary commanders at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 31, 2024.
- Two Airmen build resilience and tactical expertise at Army Ranger School
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:52:00 GMT
Two Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base earned the title of U.S. Army Ranger School graduate on Aug. 9, 2024. U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Manuel Castro, 355th Security Forces Squadron section commander, and Senior Airman Jacob Hostetler, 355th Operations Support Squadron survival evasion resistance escape specialist, received ranger tabs, marking an achievement in leadership and combat readiness within the Davis-Monthan ranks.
- 9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:57:00 GMT
The first enduring U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) was established in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), with aircraft deploying to the region in early October.
- 950th Spectrum Warfare Group and 17th Electronic Warfare Squadron activate at Robins Air Force Base
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:26:00 GMT
The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activated the 950th Spectrum Warfare Group and the 17th Electronic Warfare Squadron in an assumption of command ceremony held at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 29, a full three years ahead of schedule.
- 388th Fighter Wing completes regional combat exercise from multiple locations
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:52:00 GMT
Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing participated in an agile combat employment exercise last week, flying and sustaining the F-35A Lightning II from various locations around the mountain west. The exercise dovetailed with Mountain Home AFB’s RAGING GUNFIGHTER exercise.
- Idaho Air Guard Wing Supports Joint Partnerships at Exercise
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT
The 124th Fighter Wing arrived at Nellis for the Green Flag West exercise. GFW ensures the 124FW is operationally ready to provide joint ground support to its NATO partners globally. GFW is facilitated by Air Combat Command through the 549th Combat Training Squadron.
- Practicing Precision: 386th EOD trains to neutralize explosive threats
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:19:00 GMT
The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians responded to a simulated munitions stockpile in an underground bunker during a training event Oct. 19, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
- 25 ATKG hosts first IIQC at Shaw AFB
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:00:00 GMT
The 25th Operations Support Squadron hosted its first Initial Intelligence Qualification Course, here, October 21, 2024. Prior to relocating, the IIQC was conducted by the 432nd OSS at Creech Air Force Base, Nev.
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