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  • 445th OSS tests new protective mask suited for wing C-17 aircrew

    Airmen from the 445th Operations Support Squadron’s aircrew flight equipment (AFE) shop and 89th Airlift Squadron participated in a field testing and training event for the M69 Joint Service Aircrew Mask for Strategic Aircraft (JSAM SA) assembly, the new aircrew flying chem gear June 5-9.

  • DOD Assists Coast Guard in Submersible Search

    Defense Department aircraft have been made available in the search for a submersible that disappeared in the North Atlantic Ocean, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.

  • 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.

  • TRICARE Tips To Protect Yourself From Ticks

    Is your family planning to spend more time outdoors this summer? As the weather gets warmer, keep ticks in mind. Since ticks are more active as temperatures rise, the chances of finding a tick on you, your family members, or pets increase in the summer months.

  • New commander takes helm of 4th CTCS

    Lt. Col. Michael Odle accepted command of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron (CTCS) from Lt. Col. Bryan Lewis in front of members of the 315th Airlift Wing, friends and family June 3, 2023, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

  • Blue Tigers hunt at dusk

    The 757th Airlift Squadron preyed upon the salt marsh mosquitoes of Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, on May 16, 2023.

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe Airmen, and Guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically

  • 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.