As the Air Force changes, so do its schools, and nowhere is that more apparent than the Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., which celebrates its 75th anniversary this week.
Warfighter Training
The Space Force’s premier exercise restructured and expanded for its latest iteration last month, as planners emphasized Guardians’ ability to integrate into a larger operational plan. Space Flag 24-1 ran for three weeks in April at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., with nearly 400 participants—a record ...
New technologies such as augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) and remote simulator instruction are helping train Airmen faster and improve graduation rates, according to Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, the head of Air Education and Training Command. That technology is key to what he calls “the ...
Airmen from the California Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves brushed up on their aerial firefighting skills late last month in preparation for the 2024 wildfire season, which could see fires break out across North America.
The CAOC is the Air Force nerve center in the Middle East, responsible for planning and executing air operations across the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations.
WORLD: Safety: Deadly Osprey Crash; B-1 crash at Ellsworth.
There is no real guidebook for aircrews on how to adjust their body clock and their circadian rhythm to perform on a different shift. Each individual is trying to navigate that on their own without guidance.
Three B-2 Spirit bombers made their return for the first Red Flag exercise of 2024 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., this week, alongside the U.K.’s Royal Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. More than 30 units and 2,000 personnel are participating in ...
The Air Force’s E-4B 'Doomsday' fleet—designed to give senior U.S. leaders a flying command post to control forces in the case of a national emergency or crisis—consists of just four aircraft, with one always on alert. That doesn't leave a lot of time for maintainers ...