Dec. 21, 2021 Air Force operational C2 advisors provide more than just advice The U.S. Air Force’s senior advisors in the Operational Command Training Program, or OCTP, had a busy 2021, connecting the strategic-level Joint All Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, concept to operational-level command and control organizations.
Dec. 2, 2021 70th Annual Operation Christmas Drop kicks off Dec. 6 in Guam U.S. and partner nation Airmen are set to participate in the Department of Defense’s longest running humanitarian assistance training mission out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, beginning Dec. 6, 2021. Operation Christmas Drop, or OCD, is an annual U.S. Air Force tradition of packaging and
July 26, 2021 Kunsan Security Forces Airmen conduct building clearing training Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron broke into teams and cleared buildings on Kunsan Air Base with the objective of locating and apprehending a criminal role player. These trainings enhance the lethality and readiness of the 8th SFS.
June 3, 2021 EOD hosts IED training The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight conducted a training event to hone their skills in responding to wartime Improvised Explosive Devices at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26-27, 2021. The exercise simulated a deployed jungle environment, with an emphasis on conducting
May 7, 2021 PACAF hosts Squadron Commanders' Course and Spouse Orientation Pacific Air Forces hosted a Squadron Commanders' Course and Spouse Orientation event for new and incoming commanders. Attendees were able to receive some mentorship surrounding their new position at the squadron level.
Nov. 12, 2020 JBER MUNS-man revamps training Ammo troops with the 3rd Munitions Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will notice their required training is new and improved this year, thanks in large part to the training section chief.
Oct. 23, 2020 Four teams one fight: Red Flag-Alaska 21-1 comes to a close “30 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 3…2…1...hack. Welcome to debrief.” With that, the 353rd Combat Training Squadron concluded RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 signifying the end of RF-A 2020 season.
June 26, 2020 Eielson Airmen, Fairbanks airport authorities team up for aircraft recovery training A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron lands on the Fairbanks International Airport runway at Fairbanks, Alaska, June 24, 2020. FAI Police and Fire Department personnel covered how to safely recover and shutdown the aircraft as well as how to coordinate operations
April 6, 2020 Pacific Warriors connect despite physical distancing Recognizing limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pacific Warriors here and in Guam utilized innovative solutions to increase social connections while keeping Airmen and families safe during their April unit training assembly.For the 624th Regional Support Group, restrictions and
March 18, 2020 Scheduling training is about to get easier for C-17 crews The digital interface, which will start using live data March 20, enables planners to visualize flight schedules and generates recommended schedules for each crew member while taking into consideration required qualifications, crew rest and conflicting events.