Jan. 22, 2018 SARM, HARM track pilot qualifications It takes an army to get aircraft off the ground -- or rather, an air force. When an F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot taxis down the flightline in preparation for a sortie, it may seem that the weight of success lies on their shoulders.
Nov. 20, 2017 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.
Nov. 17, 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.
Sept. 26, 2017 Shaw AFB 'Gamblers' demonstrate F-16 mission The 77th FS Gamblers hosted a career day for two youth groups at Shaw Air Force Base and a range day at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, near Wedgefield, South Carolina, Sept. 22 for the families of 20th Fighter Wing members.
April 18, 2017 NATO partners conduct close air support exercise Members of the German air force’s Air Ground Operations Squadron partnered with the 19th Air Support Operations Squadron to conduct a close air support exercise April 10-14 at Camp Grayling, Michigan.
Nov. 1, 2016 Tigers take roar downrange The 79th Fighter Squadron deployed members to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel during the month of October.
Oct. 12, 2016 Keeping ahead of Hurricane Matthew The whole country watched with bated breath as the threat of Hurricane Matthew loomed closer.