11 May 2017

Misawa bolsters Northern Edge air defense mission

Approximately 6,000 U.S. military personnel and more than 200 aircraft gathered at different locations around Alaska for Northern Edge 2017.

8 May 2017

Across the Air Force, diversity necessary for mission success

On December 3, 2015, former Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, announced that beginning in January 2016, all military occupations, including combat-specific roles, would be open to women.

5 May 2017

Osan Airmen challenged during no-notice exercise

The 51st Fighter Wing launched its first-ever no-notice readiness exercise on May 4, putting the Mustangs’ ability to 'Fight Tonight' to the test.

27 Apr 2017

Resilient Airmen share their stories

Throughout the Air Force, no matter the job or rank, every Airman has a story.

27 Apr 2017

Doolittle, USS Hornet at 75: Shrinking Oceans, Rising Tides

April 18th marked the 75th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, a daring mission that relied on land-based bombers to fly from sea. Sixteen Army Air Corps long-range, B-25 Mitchell Bomber aircraft launched for a one-way mission off the deck of the Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8).

27 Apr 2017

U.S. Airmen rescue Thai man from near death experience

People from around the globe travel to Northern Japan for what some consider the best backcountry snowboarding and skiing in the world. Many, unfortunately, underestimate the skill level needed to shred unmarked and off course areas—often getting stuck in tree wells and falling victim to snow immersion suffocation.

26 Apr 2017

Misawa maintainers ensure F-16s combat ready

Readiness is a quintessential part of the Air Force, allowing for assets and personnel to be mission ready at a moment’s notice.

21 Apr 2017

Congressional staff delegates visit Eielson

Congressional staff delegates visited Eielson, April 18, to gain improved understanding of the 354th Fighter Wing’s mission in order to pass on pertinent information to members of congress.

18 Apr 2017

B-25s pay tribute to Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary

Friends, family and fans from around the country came together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid April 17-18 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

18 Apr 2017

B-1 ‘Ruptured Duck’ rechristening honors Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ 75th anniversary

The 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders was commemorated April 17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a B-1 bomber from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, was rechristened the “Ruptured Duck” and its new nose art unveiled in tribute to a B-25 Mitchell bomber that was flown during the Doolittle Raid in 1942.