Dec. 23, 2022 Around the Air Force: Operation Christmas Drop 2022 This week’s look around the Air Force, highlights the 71st annual Operation Christmas Drop, a humanitarian event that brings U.S. and partner nations together to provide food, tools and clothing to more than 56 remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific. (Hosted by Tech Sgt. Eric Mann)
Dec. 19, 2022 AFRL launches wearable biomolecular sensors program for DoD, transfers technology to Sensate Biosystems The Air Force Research Laboratory has partnered with the Nano Bio-Materials Consortium and Case Western Reserve University to create wearable sensors that measure biomarkers in Airmen and Guardians.
Dec. 12, 2022 Air Force conducts first ARRW operational prototype missile test A B-52H Stratofortress successfully released the first All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast, Dec. 9.
Dec. 6, 2022 Aerodynamic technologies for mobility aircraft promise high return on investment As part of its effort to increase readiness and capability, the Air Force is working to introduce aerodynamic technologies on mobility aircraft to improve airflow, reduce maintenance issues, increase payload capability, and decrease fuel demand.
Dec. 2, 2022 B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.
Dec. 2, 2022 Around the Air Force: Pegasus Endurance, Global Dexterity, Free Maternity Uniform Update In this week’s look around the Air Force, a New Hampshire ANG crew sets a new AMC flight endurance record for the KC-46A, U.S. Airmen join with their Australian counterparts for exercise Global Dexterity, and updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.
Nov. 30, 2022 Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists The sixth annual Spark Tank 2023 was recently held and the top 15 ideas were selected to advance to the semifinals.
Nov. 29, 2022 AETC commander announces rebalanced mission, vision focus The commander of AETC announced the command’s rebalanced mission, vision and lines of effort that will continue to accelerate change, while building the force necessary for the high-end fight.
Jan. 23, 2023 24 SOW D-Cell, pioneers of the ACE concept, hone arctic skills in Alaska The team spent their time in Alaska operating out of Camp Mad Bull, a training area on JBER designed to provide realistic austere operating conditions to test unit capabilities.
Jan. 22, 2023 PACAF visits Kunsan AB, validates next-gen aircrew protection Pacific Air Forces deployed a joint team of subject matter experts to Kunsan Air Base, conducting the major command’s first test and validation of counter-chemical warfare tactics, techniques and procedures.
Jan. 20, 2023 Around the Air Force: Body Composition, Civilian Development, F-35 Upgrades This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the new Body Composition Program, DAF civilians can self-nominate for developmental opportunities, and upgrades for the F-35 are undergoing tests.
Jan. 19, 2023 Aim High application gets updated feature to help any Airman become a recruiter Air Force Recruiting Service updated their Aim High application to allow any app user to assist in the Air Force’s recruiting efforts.
Jan. 19, 2023 SecAF immerses into Nuke Treaty Monitoring Center mission Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the Defense Department’s sole nuclear treaty monitoring center at Patrick Space Force Base Jan. 18 to learn more about how the organization performs its global mission.
