When the Air Force decided to do away with dedicated aircraft for the aeromedical evacuation mission, it created a more flexible system and potential problem for medics—they need to train for a variety of platforms. Air Force Reserve Command staged a “jamboree” last week at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, just to let some of its medics gain experience with three different aircraft, reports TSgt. Charlie Miller. The event brought in about 80 airmen from California, Florida, Georgia, and Maryland. In Ohio, they got to experience different patient positioning for the C-17, C-130, and KC-135.
USAF to Start Rotating Fighters to Misawa
May 12, 2025
The Air Force will rotate fighters through Misawa AB, Japan starting this summer to bridge the gap between the F-16 drawdown and the F-35 delivery, expected to start in Spring 2026. The rotation of fighter squadrons will continue until the base's new f-35 fleet achieves full operational readiness.