Airmen of the Royal Australian Air Force joined their American counterparts for JEFX 2006 at Nellis AFB, Nev. It was opportune for the down-under crowd since they are in the midst of revamping their own air operations center. The Australian and American airmen worked side-by-side in the JEFX CAOC, providing a unique opportunity to conduct some coalition training. “We need to be able to operate together to be effective,” said RAAF Squadron Leader Ken Bowes, adding, “Coming to JEFX ensures we have a clear understanding of future US Air Force command and control operations.”
ACC Unveils New Way to Measure Readiness
May 9, 2025
Air Combat Command is changing how it measures and tracks readiness for its fleet of aircraft, with a top general saying the focus is on “simplicity” and better articulating what its wings need.