The Watchers

Osan AB, South Korea Officials here watched North Korea’s ballistic missile test on Wednesday from the floor of the 607th Air and Space Operations Center and are working in “close collaboration” with the Republic of Korea, Pacific Air Forces, and...

AFRICOM Details Libya Strikes

US Africa Command on Thursday began detailing its new campaign of airstrikes at the request of the Libyan government of national accord, outlining exactly what the US aircraft had in its sights near the city of Sirte. Air strikes on...

Reserve C-130 Joins Fire Fighting Effort

A C-130 and airmen with the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson AFB, Colo., took off on Wednesday to support firefighting efforts across the Western US. The Reserve aircrew and specially equipped C-130 responded to a request for assistance from the...

Upgraded Compass Calls Fly at Davis-Monthan

The first two EC-130H Compass Call aircraft with upgraded “glass” cockpits have returned to operations at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., with two more expected soon. The entire EC-130 fleet is scheduled to receive the new liquid crystal displays as part of...

DOD Continues Condemning Attempted Turkish Coup

The Pentagon has continued its outreach to the Turkish government and its condemnation of the recent coup attempt in that country, with the department hosting a meeting with Turkish officials. Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Brian McKeon on...