Robinson Assumes Command of PACAF

Gen. Lori Robinson assumed command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Hawk Carlisle during a ceremony at JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, becoming the first woman to lead an Air Force component major command, according to an Oct. 16 release. “Gen....

Turkey’s Evolving Role in Fight Against ISIS

By Marc V. Schanz
A joint Defense Department planning team recently wrapped up discussions with the Turkish government over the possible use of its bases for launching airstrikes against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria, said Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby during a...

Strikes Target Massing ISIS Units Around Kobani

By Marc V. Schanz
In an unprecedented joint press conference in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby and State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki discussed ongoing efforts to eradicate ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Kirby announced an uptick in strikes against...

The Multinational Airpower Solution

By Otto Kreisher
With the reduction of US forces in Europe, the Army is demonstrating America’s restated commitment to its allies by rotating troops from the US for multinational exercises and relying extensively on allied air, said Maj. Gen. Walter Piatt, deputy commanding...

Staying Vigilant

By Otto Kreisher
US forces in Europe are tightening force protection measures in response to heightened security concerns about the “movement of terrorists through Europe” following the rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq, said Maj. Gen. Walter Piatt, deputy commanding general of...

Joint Workshop on Global Strike Held at Barksdale

Air Force Global Strike Command recently held a global strike workshop at Barksdale AFB, La., with Pacific Air Forces and Navy leaders to develop joint plans to integrate AFGSC assets in various scenarios. “We’re getting away from the idea of...

US Officials Optimistic About Fight Against Ebola

By Autumn A. Arnett
Despite challenges presented by unexpectedly wet terrain, Defense Department officials are “very optimistic” about the gains that have been made in the fight against Ebola in Africa. “In the 30 days that I’ve been here, I’ve seen great momentum,” Maj....

Northrop Grumman to Produce Payload for SBIRS Satellites

Lockheed Martin awarded Northrop Grumman a $422 million contract to produce sensor payloads for the fifth and sixth Space Based Infrared System missile warning satellites, according to a Northrop Grumman release. “We are committed to reducing cost and payload development...