Exercise Northern Viking 26 concluded in Iceland following nine days of multinational joint and combined multi-domain operations strengthening High North security.
Air Force Global Strike Command announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of August 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
To ensure operational readiness & maintain the tactical edge, Airmen must train their brains with the same rigor as their bodies. AFGSC is looking to accelerate & modernize this effort with a tactical training simulator known as MindGym.
After serving 14 years as an enlisted diagnostic imaging and medical sonography technician, 1st Lt. Ulysses Campos earned his commission and wings to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker.
The Army plans to replace the Lakota with Robinson R66 helicopters for entry-level pilot training under its Flight School Next initiative.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, to discuss readiness and quality-of-life initiatives with Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing. The leaders addressed challenges such as the Italian visa process, dormitory conditions, and physical fitness standards, emphasizing that caring for Airmen and their families directly enhances operational readiness and combat capability.
Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new graduates to fill the gap.
The bonuses are part of a wider effort in the military to keep experienced pilots in the ranks rather than lose them to the private sector.
Airmen assigned to the 19th Operations Support Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., are taking a creative approach to training the next generation of air traffic controllers by developing a detailed 3D model that visually represents aircraft patterns and procedures used at the installation.