The first class of enlisted students graduated from the Advanced Enlisted Mission Planning Course, the first offering for enlisted intelligence professionals at the Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nev. “They all worked extremely hard,” said Capt. James Blick, 19th Weapons Squadron mission planning course flight commander, in Nellis’ May 22 release. The six airmen, who graduated on May 17, now will use their skills as they work closely with their home units’ intelligence weapons officers and chiefs of training to help the units retain readiness and improve training, states the release. The five-week course includes more than 120 hours of academic instruction focused on advanced mission planning concepts for supporting major commands. It’s geared toward five-level and seven-level noncommissioned officers, states the release. (Nellis report by SSgt. Gregory Brook)
Details Murky as ARRW Falls Short in Second Test
March 24, 2023
The second all-up flight of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon on March 13 fell short of a fully successful test, but the Air Force isn’t saying what went wrong with the Lockheed Martin-built hypersonic missile. The defense giant's Missiles and Fire Control division recently said the ARRW is "ready…