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  • Air Combat Command News
    Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:02:00 GMT
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    • Tyndall answers CSAF’s Call for Change amidst Great Power Competition
      Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:02:00 GMT
      Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, his spouse Gina, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 25, to speak with Airmen and witness firsthand the strides made in response to the imperative Case for Change initiative.
      CSAF speaks with leadership
    • Air Force to begin accepting warrant officer applications
      Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:33:00 GMT
      The Air Force is now accepting applications for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields.
      The Air Force is now accepting applications from April 25 to May 31, 2024, for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
    • Grit and Gears: Maintainer Resilience
      Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:06:00 GMT
      The 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron developed a self-care day called “Mindful Maintainer” that occurs every Friday to help maintainers enhance their resiliency and foster connections. Airmen rotate through the program weekly with activities coordinated by integrated resiliency training assistants who run the course. The sessions focus on strengthening maintainers’ communication skills and stress management.
      U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participate in an icebreaker exercise during Mindful Maintainer Day at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 28, 2024.
    • FY23 DAF Annual Safety Awards
      Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:32:00 GMT
      The Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette released the fiscal year 2023 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Air and Space Forces Chief of Safety Awards. The awards included the Major General Benjamin D. Foulois Memorial Award winner -- Air Combat Command. The award recognizes the MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU/FOA with the most effective flight safety program.
      Graphic depicting 6 different DAF missions to showcase the different award winners
    • Define, Analyze, and Test - Training to Build Better Working Environments
      Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:05:00 GMT
      Communication is a fundamental part of professional and personal aspects of life. Learning how to relay information effectively can sometimes be a challenge. Beale introduced the Warfighter-Centered Design (WCD)/Military Scrum Master (MSM) dual course in the latest effort to teach open-minded, team-based cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
      A group of students in the Warfighter-Centered Design (WCD)/Military Scrum Master (MSM) participate in an exercise at the Recce Point Club on Beale Air Force Base, California, April 9, 2024.
    • MQ-9A Abbreviated Accident Investigation Report Released
      Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:06:30 GMT
      Today, Air Combat Command released an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report regarding an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed on May 4, 2023, in the ocean in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility. The mishap resulted in no fatalities, nor injuries or reported damage to civilian property.
      (U.S. Air Force graphic)
    • Air Combat Command Announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year
      Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:30:00 GMT
      Air Combat Command announced the recipients of the command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year Awards, First Sergeant of the Year Award, Officer of the Year Awards, and the Civilian of the Year Awards, here, April 15, 2024.
      Senior Noncommissioned Officer: Master Sgt. Kaythi Rasay, 4th Force Support Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina
    • Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees
      Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:21:00 GMT
      In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
      Two people in uniform salute while facing a flag away from the camera.
    • 20th LRS keeps the (AFFORGEN) cycle moving
      Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:48:00 GMT
      The U.S. Air Force’s big push towards the Air Force Force Generation Model will ensure Airmen are prepared to fulfill operational requirements stateside and overseas at a moment’s notice. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, keep Team Shaw deployment ready by sustaining mission-ready requirements.
      A pallet scale awaits use at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 11, 2024. When assigning cargo to aircraft for delivery, weight is one of the most important factors; coordinating cargo with aircraft in advance allows for seamless delivery of mission-critical assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyrii Richardson)
    • Contingency location Airmen respond to Mass Casualty exercise
      Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:13:00 GMT
      Airmen assigned to the 23rd Wing were tested during a simulated mass casualty (MASCAL) exercise during Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 at a simulated contingency location at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, April 14, 2024.
      U.S. Air Force Maj. Stacy Madden, 23rd Medical Group beneficiary care clinic flight commander, assesses a simulated casualty during Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, April 14, 2024. Medical personnel triaged and simulated care for multiple casualties of an air and ground attack on the contingency location. Built upon Air Combat Command's directive to assert air power in contested environments, Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 aims to test and enhance the 23rd Wing’s proficiency in executing Lead Wing and Expeditionary Air Base concepts through Agile Combat Employment and command and control operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leonid Soubbotine)
    • Florida Air Force Reserve group returns to the Tyndall skies
      Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:33:00 GMT
      The 44th Fighter Group, Air Force Reserve, conducted their first flying Unit Training Assembly at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 6, 2024, since returning to Tyndall. This training proved valuable for the pilots and maintainers by giving them hands-on experience with F-35A Lightning II’s and their first local sortie since departing Tyndall prior to Hurricane Michael.
      Air force jet flies
    • More to the parts store: 20th LRS supports Shaw with aircraft equipment
      Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT
      When the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon requires service, maintainers at Shaw contact the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management flight to acquire aircraft parts to fix the problem.
      Group of military members and a civilian gather for a group photo.
    • U.S. Air Force and Army team up to load helicopters at Shaw
      Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:38:00 GMT
      U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron teamed up with Soldiers from the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion to load up AH-64E Apache for a joint forcible entry land and air operations exercise in Florida. The two-day process marked the first time U.S. Army AH-64Es were loaded into a C-5M at Shaw.
      U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard, prepare an AH-64E Apache Guardian for loading onto a U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 21, 2024. The two-day process was an exercise in coordination and teamwork between the services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)
    • 25th ATKG opens new headquarters and operations facilities at Shaw
      Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:07:00 GMT
      The U.S. Air Force 25th Attack Group hosted military leaders, congressional representatives and honorary commanders from the local community at an immersion tour and ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly constructed headquarters and operations building at Shaw Air Force Base.
      Colonel Pederson and Colonel Merrell cut a ceremonial ribbon.
    • Guardian Angels and Royal Canadian Air Force SAR Techs Solidify Space Rescue Skills Through Joint Training Effort
      Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT
      In a landmark effort to enhance space rescue capabilities the First Air Force (Air Forces Space), Det. 3 Instructor Cadre, conducted an extensive Rescue Force Qualification Course at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, included the Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR)and Pararescue Specialist from the 38th Rescue Squadron out of Moody Air Force Base, Ga.
      Cape Canaveral SFS, April 2024 - A multinational team of rescue specialists, including three members from the Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue along with Pararescue Specialist from the 38th Rescue Squadron from Moody AFB, Ga., underwent rigorous training at the Rescue Force Qualification Course taught by 1 AF, Det 3 Rescue Instructor Cadre. The course prepares rescue forces for alert posturing through comprehensive academics, ground, and water operations. Trainees are immersed in space medicine basics and trained on a practice spacecraft analogue for crew capsule functionalities, astronaut extrication techniques, and spacecraft hazard identification, culminating in capsule up-righting drills. This collaboration, requested by NASA, aims to broaden rescue capabilities for Commercial Crew Program launches and foster a closer bond between Det 3/SOC and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, streamlining communication for global rescue missions.
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