Incoherent, but Finally Resolved

US Central Command dubbed the aerial offensive against ISIS “Operation Inherent Resolve,” applying the name retroactively to all operations in Iraq and Syria since Aug. 8, officials announced. The name signifies that “we are going to stay resolved and determined...

Bomber Force Deep Dive Concludes

Air Force Global Strike Command has concluded its Force Improvement Program across 8th Air Force, and teams are now refining some 200 recommendations in areas such as bomber operations, Total Force integration, and training. Functional working groups conducted 1,627 interviews...

Inside the Counter ISIS Coalition

Military leaders from the US and 21 partner countries met at JB Andrews, Md., on Tuesday in an effort to integrate air and ground military efforts against ISIS terrorists operating in Iraq and Syria. The leaders also looked to achieve...

The BEAST Shows Its CLAWs

The Air Force closed the long-running obstacle course at Basic Military Training in favor of a new course that offers similar challenges, but puts more emphasis on team work and leadership skills. The new leadership reaction course became fully operational...

Laughlin Pilot Receives Aviation Safety Award

Lt. Col. William Lee, a functional check flight branch chief with the 96th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin AFB, Texas, received the Air Force’s top aviation safety award. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh presented Lee with the...

F-35B Arrives at Edwards for Operational Testing

The Marine Corps received the first of four F-35B strike fighters assigned to start the service’s F-35 operational test and evaluation efforts at Edwards AFB, Calif. The aircraft, which arrived on Oct. 9, is the only fixed-wing asset assigned to...

Grading Academy Athletics

The Air Force Academy’s athletic department received an “effective” overall rating, meaning it performs its mission, but is not excelling, according to the results of a newly released Air Force Academy Inspector General inspection. Ratings range from “outstanding, highly effective,...

Correction for the Record

An entry in the Oct. 15 Daily Report incorrectly identified the commander of the 30th Space Wing. Col. Keith Balts leads the wing. Our original entry has been corrected.