Heithold Becomes Air Force’s Top Commando

? Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold assumed command of Air Force Special Operations Command in a ceremony at Hulburt Field, Fla. He replaced Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, who led the organization since June 2011. “I’m fortunate to take a command that’s...

Airman Awarded Silver Star

M Sgt. Michael Sears received the Silver Star, the nation’s third highest decoration for gallantry in combat, for his valor during an enemy ambush in Afghanistan in 2012. Sears is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the New Jersey Air...

New Tenth Air Force Commander

Brig. Gen. Richard Scobee will become commander of 10th Air Force, one of Air Force Reserve Command’s three numbered air forces, announced the command on July 7. He will succeed Maj. Gen. William Binger, who has led 10th AF since...

US-Thai Military Cooperation Stalled after Coup

Air Force officials are scaling back and reviewing activities with the Thai military in the aftermath of a May coup in the Asian nation that shows little signs of a political resolution. The United States “remains committed to our longstanding...

Multilateral Engagement at Red Flag Alaska

Red Flag Alaska 14-2, which recently wrapped up in Alaska, saw the deployment of a large Japanese air force presence, along with Australian airplanes. The event helped enable the Japanese and Australians to fly simulated combat sorties in a variety...