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March 28, 2025
Around the Air Force: Money-Saving Microvane Tech, Total Force Pilot Retention, SPAFORGEN

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, C-17 microvane technology saves money and fuel for aircraft, Total Force Shared Service offers flexibility to active-duty pilots interested in the Reserve or Guard and SPAFORGEN ensures Guardians are ready for the high-end
Dec. 17, 2024
Air Force increases tanker capability at Eielson AFB

WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force has made a final decision to increase the size of its existing Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, by adding an active duty component.The department plans to add four additional KC-135s and additional
Oct. 7, 2024
Helene relief efforts: N.C. Air Guard delivers 450,000 pounds of cargo and counting

The North Carolina Air National Guard delivered an additional 80,000 pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies to the Asheville Regional Airport in response to Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 1, 2024
Kentucky Guard Airmen deploy for Hurricane Helene response

The Kentucky National Guard deployed 11 Airmen with the 123rd Airlift Wing to North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2024, to assist local authorities with humanely recovering flood casualties in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
April 17, 2024
Michigan National Guard enhances capabilities through alliance with Swedish air force

ALPENA, Mich. (AFNS) -- The Michigan National Guard hosted members of Headquarters U.S. Air Force and the Swedish air force at the National All Domain Warfighting Center April 3-4, solidifying a significant step towards bolstering transatlantic military collaboration. This visit occurred just a
April 10, 2024
Cope Tiger concludes in Thailand

KORAT ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE, Thailand (AFNS) -- Two weeks of flying, mission planning, community events and relationship building have concluded, marking the close of Cope Tiger 2024. Units from the United States, Thailand, and Singapore air force participated in the 28th iteration of the
March 8, 2024
Warfield ANGB transitions to cyber mission

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force selected Warfield Air National Guard Base, Maryland, as the preferred location to transition from an A-10 to a cyber wing mission.Replacing the aging A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at the 175th Fighter Wing with a cyber mission will create a natural
Sept. 14, 2023
CMSAF shares vision for ‘Airmen of the Future’ and spectrum of superiority at AFA

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) -- Culture, goals and vision were the resonating themes covered by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during her ‘Airmen of the Future’ keynote at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference Sept. 13.As the Air Force’s top
July 31, 2023
Total Force Airmen participate in AFFORGEN Silver Flag exercise

Silver Flag is one of the first Air Force exercise programs to align with the new AFFORGEN deployment model. Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, hosted the Air Force’s first Silver Flag course for its Airmen in the AFFORGEN deployment cycle earlier this year.
July 6, 2023
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit June 26 through 30. The visit recognized Romania as a valued NATO ally and advanced the strong and enduring bilateral

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

Massachusetts National Guard, Kenya Strengthen Partnership

Michigan Guard, Liberia Mark 15 Years of Partnership

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission

New York Guard Trains for Disaster Response

134th MSG strengthens joint readiness in Japan

Engine troops, heart of A-10

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Distressed Boaters

Cyber Tatanka exercise hones cyber warrior skills, bolsters global cyber defense

Air National Guard Engineers Build Roads, Skills During Assateague Island Project

W.Va. Guard Deploys Troops in Aftermath of Deadly Flooding

Alaska National Guard Leads Exercise ORCA 2025

National Guard, State Partnership Collaboration at Cyber Shield 2025

Swamp Fox weapons load crew takes first place at inaugural Air National Guard competition

First Warrant Officer Arrives at the 134th Air Refueling Wing

California Air Guard, Coast Guard Rescue Sailor Offshore

Texas, Nebraska Guard Train With Czechia Against Cyber Threats

156th Wing conducts Prime BEEF day exercise

Idaho Air Guard Security Forces Train in Combat Scenarios

162nd Medical Group Facilities Annual Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: Enhancing Readiness to Support Domestic and Global Operations

Guam Air National Guard Activates New Communications Flight

155th Air Refueling Wing Conducts Combat-Readiness Exercise

CMSAF Flosi Engages with Total Force Airmen

Hawaii Guard, Philippine Armed Forces Unite for Medical Exchange

WRANGB hosts arrival ceremony for OA-1K Skyraider II

Arizona and Pennsylvania Air Guard join forces in Montana to hone skills

Exercise Grindstone tests Kentucky Air Guard’s response to a major earthquake

California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25

Guardsmen, Montenegro, North Macedonia Strengthen Cyber Capabilities at Immediate Response 25

Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services participates in National Guard response exercise

Ready, Set, Fly! Checkered Flag 25-2

Lethality, precision on display at Bollen Range

California Air Guard Showcases MQ-9’s Role in Disaster Response

185th Air Refueling Wing awarded 2023 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

Alaska National Guardsmen Save Nine During Start of Rescue Season

Simulated Chaos, Real Reactions: ANG Airmen Tested in Real-Time

183d Medical Group Capability on Display

Washington Air Guard’s Warrant Officers Pave Way

Royal Thai Air Force, Washington Guard Finalize Plans for Enduring Partners 2025

JBSA-Lackland’s 'One Base, One Network': A key milestone in connectivity and cybersecurity

Air Force Reserve Chief Warns Congress: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Readiness

Guam Guard Cyber Participates in Balikatan 2025

US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 25

Oregon Guard Soldier Sets New World Record for Hand Release Push-Ups

Nordhaus to Senate: ‘National Guard Delivers Incredible Value to America’

Forging strength through partnership: US and Moroccan Air Forces unite for African Lion 2025

168th Wing Partners with IRT to Deliver Modern Connectivity to Remote Areas of Alaska

Maryland Air National Guardsmen support world’s largest NATO cyber exercise in Estonia

Guardians strengthen Multinational Partnerships and demonstrate Electronic Warfare during African Lion 2025

Utah Air National Guard Delivers Essential Dental Care During African Lion 2025

Washington Air Guard Participates in 12th Airman-to-Airman Talks in Thailand

Air National Guard drone training bridges gap for first responders

Texas Guard Pairs with United Arab Emirates in State Partnership Program

Pennsylvania Air Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing Wins Omaha Trophy

Maryland Air Guard Conducts Combat Search and Rescue Training in Wisconsin

Missouri Airmen Go Analog in Cyber Attack Simulation

Fueling readiness: US, Morocco conduct air-to-air refueling operations at African Lion 2025

Shared values, partnership guide USAF and RTAF planning in 12th Airman-to-Airman Talks

187th Fighter Wing: F-35A Hot Integrated Combat Turn

171st Air Refueling Wing Wins Omaha Trophy

DFT Provides Training While Enhancing Welfare

Idaho Guard Airmen Push Limits in Joint Field Training

Pennsylvania Guard Competes in Governor’s Twenty Marksmanship Competition

Oklahoma Air Guard Airmen Maneuver Through TRADEWINDS25

Canine Callie, DOD’s Only Search-and-Rescue Dog, Retires from Service

Utah's Joint Exercise Hydra Challenges the Boundaries of Traditional Exercises

Colorado Air National Guard deploys 120 Airmen for first-ever Expeditionary Air Base mission

D.C. Air National Guard transports senior leaders during historical mission

MQ-9 maintainers, planners integrate during Freedom Flag 25-1

Maine Guard Airmen Exercise Rapid-Response Communications Skills

Future of aviation emerging at Selfridge

Georgia's 165th Airlift Wing Hosts Response Exercise TOXIC PEACH 2025

International Visitors Learn About National Guard Ops

In Maine, Raines Highlights National Guard Readiness, Family Support and Global Reach

Air Reserve Component Test Center Marks Milestone With F-35 Test Force at Eglin AFB

New Hampshire Airmen, Soldiers test chemical incident response at theme park

Ohio Airman Helps to Set the Theater in Deployment for Training

102nd Intelligence Wing Airman competes in Best Warrior Competition

Puerto Rico National Guard Airmen test flexible communication capabilities

California Air National Guard Hosts Reaper Smoke 2025