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  • Mighty Eighth marks 1 year since Operation Midnight Hammer

    BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) - One year ago, Airmen across the Eighth Air Force helped execute Operation Midnight Hammer, a historic long-range strike mission that demonstrated the reach, capability and effectiveness of America's global strike force.Conducted on June 24, 2025, OMH became the

  • Maintainers Master Two Hercules Aircraft Models

    ROSECRANS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mo. – Aircraft maintenance professionals assigned to the Missouri National Guard’s Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center, or AATTC, have reached a significant milestone by becoming dual-qualified on both the C-130H and C-130J Hercules, enhancing their ability to

  • Airmen Boost Skills During Ranger Exercise

    FORT BENNING, Ga. – Air National Guard Security Forces defenders enhanced air base ground defense tactics, techniques and procedures under austere, constrained field conditions during the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment certification exercise at Fort Benning, May 11-22.As the U.S.

  • 124th ASOS TACP Airmen conduct CAS training at Razorback Range

    FORT SMITH, Ark.  - Tactical Air Control Party Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, conducted close air support training at the 188th Wing’s Razorback Range at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, April 20-21. Razorback Range provides ASOS

  • Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness 

    ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)  - Senior enlisted leaders from across the Department of War told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, March 25, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and Guardians continue to operate in demanding environments worldwide. Those