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  • Staff Sgt. Manoj Williams, a 375th Civil Engineering Squadron electrical systems craftsman, greases framework knife blades and tightens loose conductor connections April 9, 2016, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The base required a scheduled power outage to repair critical high-voltage electrical components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Daniel Garcia)

    AF Installation Cyberattack Plans tested during national grid exercise

    Recently, staff from Joint Base Langley, Eustis, Virginia, were among 6,500 participants who took part in a two-day national Grid Security Exercise IV, or GridEx IV, to simulate a coordinated response to cyber and physical security threats to North America's electricity grid and other critical infrastructure.
  • Recipients of the Purple Heart medal gather in front of the newly unveiled Purple Heart memorial Nov. 29, 2017, at the Wayne County Veteran’s Memorial, Goldsboro, North Carolina.

    Purple Heart memorial dedication ceremony

    Recipients of the Purple Heart medal gather in front of the newly unveiled Purple Heart memorial Nov. 29, 2017, at the Wayne County Veteran’s Memorial, Goldsboro, North Carolina. The Purple Heart medal is awarded to service members wounded or killed during combat while serving in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria

  • JBLE Airmen place as Alpha Warriors

    Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from Joint Base Langley-Eustis competed and placed in the Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle fitness competition in San Antonio Nov. 11, 2017.

  • AF selects Tyndall AFB as preferred location for new Remotely Piloted Aircraft unit

    The Air Force has selected Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location for hosting a new MQ-9 Reaper Wing with 24 remotely piloted aircraft. Vandenberg AFB, California, is considered a reasonable alternative.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ronald Nowlin, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, speaks into a radio during a major accident response exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 17, 2017.

    MARE tests Team Shaw

    The 20th Fighter Wing Inspector General team conducted a major accident response exercise, Nov. 17.
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Matt Paetzhold, 76th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II instructor pilot, performs preflight checks in an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Sept. 9, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. After graduating the Weapons Instructor Course, Paetzhold joined the Airmen who serve as tactical and operational advisors to military leaders at all levels. Due to the relationship between the 75th FS and 76th FS, Paetzhold is slated to deploy as the 75th FSs weapons officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)

    Pilot exemplifies Total Force Integration

    As part of a Total Force Integration initiative, an Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman attended the Weapons Instructor Course to deploy with his former active-duty squadron. Captivated by the close-air support and combat-search and rescue missions of the A-10C Thunderbolt II, U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Matt Paetzhold, 76th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II instructor pilot, joined the ranks of those responsible for effectively integrating multiple weapons systems across the land, air, space and cyber domains.
  • F-16CM Fighting Falcons are multi-role fighter aircraft used by 20th Fighter Wing pilots assigned at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

    Wild Weasels train for next fight

    As Air Force pilots navigate hostile skies at break-neck speeds overseas, they must rely on their past experiences and home station training to fight opposing forces and survive.
  • U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Benjamin Shipley, 55th Fighter Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for flight atop his aircraft at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 16, 2017.

    Shooters launch first Rapid Ready Weasel exercise

    The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, and the 55th Fighter Squadron participated in the first Rapid Ready Weasel exercise Nov. 16.
  • An F-22 Raptor from the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, takes off of from the Tyndall Air Force, Fla., flightline Nov. 15, 2017

    Alaskan Raptors visit Tyndall Raptor country

    Airmen with the 3rd Wing and F-22 Raptors from the 525th Fighter Squadron from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, joined Raptors from Tyndall to train for Checkered Flag 18-1 and Combat Archer 17-03 from Nov. 6 through 17.
  • Provider collaboration ensures medical success

    Medical collaboration ensures success at Tyndall AFB

    The 325th Medical Group (MDG) hosted a medical provider collaboration event Nov. 16 in an effort to further build the relationships between community providers and Tyndall’s own military treatment facility (MTF) providers.
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