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March 22, 2025
Large force exercise takes advantage of favorable weather conditions, enhances problem-solving skills

From February 28 to March 15, 2025, the 49th Wing deployed a dynamic team of Airmen to Homestead Air Reserve Base, conducting a Large Force Exercise that showcased the Air Force’s commitment to readiness, adaptability, and cross-unit integration. The exercise aimed to capitalize on favorable weather
March 21, 2025
F-47, world's first sixth-generation fighter aircraft, set to begin development, evaluation phase

The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform.
March 20, 2025
Air traffic control clears skies, protects lives

Air traffic controllers at Luke Air Force Base safeguard pilots and ensure successful training missions by coordinating the safe movement of aircraft, including F-35A Lightning IIs. They manage complex airspace, make critical decisions under pressure, and adapt to evolving threats to keep the Air
March 20, 2025
March through June serves as breeding ground for tornadoes

It is that time of the year again. Although the weather is beginning to feel much more delightful, it is also the perfect breeding ground for tornadoes. While tornadoes can happen any time of the year, their peak season is from March through June with more than half of the yearly tornadoes occurring
March 20, 2025
Robot responder known as 'Venom' keeps firefighters safe, base ready

Meet "Venom," the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron's newest weapon against danger.
March 20, 2025
Firefighters train for emergency response

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Air National Guard firefighters with the 125th Civil Engineer Squadron trained at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center in Mississippi for a week, honing their emergency response skills.The training, held Feb. 21-28, focused on aircraft and structural firefighting,
March 19, 2025
Weather flight identifies everything from mud to sun

When you think of checking the weather, you usually pull out your smartphone and check an app. For Eielson’s weather flight, checking the weather is an important aspect to advising the 354th Fighter Wing’s fighter squadrons to be able to fly and execute the mission.
March 19, 2025
Spring is in the air! ... Tools to help make it safely through season

Whether spring cleaning or getting to those DIY projects put off for warmer weather done, or heading out to explore mother nature be proactive and make checklists of all the tools or gear you will need to get it done safely.
March 18, 2025
Wing implements paintball deterrent to reduce bird strike risk

To reduce the risk of bird strikes during flying operations, the 12th Flying Training Wing will implement a new bird deterrent method this spring and summer.
March 18, 2025
Unit forges Combat Systems Officers by instilling situational awareness, communication, combat discipline skills

The 479th Flying Training Group (FTG) stands at the forefront of training America’s warfighters, shaping the skills and mindset required to dominate in tomorrow’s battlespace. Through Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training (UCT), the 479th FTG transforms students into Combat Systems Officers

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