F-16s Arrive in Poland as NATO Warns Russia on Ukraine

A dozen US F-16s deployed to Lask AB, Poland, for joint exercises aimed at demonstrating America’s commitment to NATO’s collective defense in light of Russian machinations in Ukraine. “One of our objectives is to develop bonds, so if something happens,...

Force Management Programs Resume

The Air Force has resumed its force management programs following a strategic pause initiated earlier this month, announced service officials. “After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume...

Idaho Air Guard Gets its First Female Fighter Wing Boss

Col. Sherrie McCandless of the Idaho Air National Guard became the first female fighter wing commander in the state Air Guard’s history, according to a release. She assumed the leadership reins of the 124th Fighter Wing at Gowen Field in...

US, Philippines Come Together on Base Access

Amid rising concern over China’s assertiveness in disputed waters of the South China Sea, the Philippines reached a tentative agreement with the United States to allow greater access for US forces to Philippine military bases, reported Reuters. The deal would...

New Sniper Variant Declared Operational

An enhanced version of Lockheed Martin’s Sniper targeting pod is now available to the Air Force for use in combat overseas, announced manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Monday. The Air Force declared initial operational capability for the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod-Sensor...

An Aerial First for Hoosier Air Guard Unit

The Indiana Air National Guard’s 181st Intelligence Wing conducted its first-ever aerial operation in support of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, according to a unit release. An aerial collection team from the wing in late February completed a sortie...

Dragon Master

U-2 pilot Maj. Ralph Shoukry logged his 1,000th combat flying hour in the aircraft type during a sortie supporting operations in Southwest Asia, according to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. “I think reaching 1,000 combat hours is a byproduct of...

Sanctuary for an Injured Hawk

The Air Force RQ-4B Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft damaged in a landing accident years ago at Edwards AFB, Calif., is getting a new lease on life, according to a base release. The Navy is getting the Block 20 airframe...