More than 30 Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve airmen took part in a joint exercise that brought together more than 700 service members from 11 different countries in the Kingdom of Morocco from April 17 to 27. The Total Force—drawn from 12 separate bases—along with other US and international service members participated in a command post exercise and peace support operations field training during African Lion 16, according to a May 3 release. The majority of the Air Force contingent was made up of Reservists and Guardsman. Maj. Sriram Krishnan, the 414th Fighter Group exercise Joint Task Force air component liaison officer, said Africa Lion allowed non-Active Duty members to train in a different theater “like we are going to fight,” according to the release. The Air Force first participated in the annual Marine Corps-led exercise last year.
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
