Feb 20, 2024
Local Air Force Junior ROTC programs compete In first-ever drill competition held on Hurlburt Field
Dozens of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets gathered inside the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 10, 2024. The cadets hurried to inspect their service dress uniforms and prepare for the day of drill competitions ahead.
Feb 13, 2024
2024 DoD spray course lands in Florida
Tampa Bay, Florida – Twenty-four Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 910th Airlift Wing helped facilitate the Department of Defense’s annual Aerial Spray Course in conjunction with the Florida Mosquito Control Association’s fly-in between Jan. 7-12, 2024.
Feb 8, 2024
Saving lives one training at a time
In the present era, schools across the nation have been affected by heinous crimes. In response, one Airman is dedicating their time by imparting valuable knowledge with the goal of making a positive impact in at least one person’s life.
Feb 2, 2024
Women’s Health Fair drives awareness and mission readiness
While the challenges of military life may push health and wellness to the background, events like the Women’s Health Fair Jan. 18, bring a crucial spotlight to the well-being of service members and their families.
Feb 1, 2024
An Airman’s journey: Life in the Air Force
A lightbulb went off.
“If I’m at the same job for the next 20 years, I’ll go crazy,” thought Airman 1st Class Sydney Gore, 720th Operations Support Squadron command support staff technician. “I want to challenge myself in my career.”
Jan 24, 2024
Rotary wing tour spurs curiosity in aviation
Duke Field – From the top of the air traffic control tower, kids scanned the 360-view as aircraft converged on the airfield. This occasion was their first glimpse into the world of aviation.
Jan 19, 2024
Restoring an F-35A Lightning II: A collaborative endeavor
Hill Air Force Base, Utah (AFNS) – F-35 Lightning II maintenance experts at Hill Air Force Base are taking on a seemingly impossible task – stitching two mishap damaged aircraft together into a restored, fully operational F-35.
Jan 12, 2024
National Museum of the US Air Force opens new exhibit honoring the enlisted force
Dayton, Ohio (AFNS) – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has completed installation of a new exhibit highlighting the Department of the Air Force’s enlisted personnel.
Jan 5, 2024
Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin
The Eagles have landed.
The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4, touched down at Eglin Dec. 20, 2023, just minutes from each other.
Jan 5, 2024
After tough year, military recruiting is looking up
By Jim Garamone Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said recruiting will remain challenging, but the services are adapting to the challenging environment and there’s reason to be optimistic. Last fiscal year, only the Marine Corps and the Space Force made their recruiting goals. Still, there are concerns. Only 23 percent of young people between 17 […]