Aug. 1, 2024 Investigation finds inadequate risk management, ineffective crew resource management factors in CV-22 crash that destroyed aircraft, killing all eight on board The aircraft, assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, was participating in a joint inter-operability exercise when the mishap occurred.
July 2, 2024 Hurricane Hunters fly Beryl The 53rd WRS, a component of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, has been flying data-gathering missions into Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the season.
June 26, 2024 Base strengthens defenses against potential flood waters Offutt Air Force Base leadership, under the direction of Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, took proactive steps in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen flood defenses around the base perimeter. The initiative is a direct response to rising water levels in the
May 20, 2024 Airmen recount harrowing combat rescue that took place during blinding sandstorm On April 16, 2004, the 41st Rescue Squadron and Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron fought bad weather and faced enemy surface-to-air threats to save the lives of five U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook aircrew who had crashed in a sandstorm on the desert plains of Iraq.
May 16, 2024 Airman Accelerators become agents of change to reduce issues that cause negative impacts The Airman Accelerator Program challenges 82nd Training Wing students to identify issues that negatively impact training, procedures, or quality of life and then propose a solution. The 82nd Training Wing started the AAP in May 2023. Since then, 25 Airmen in Training have been certified as Airmen
May 6, 2024 Seat belts work! Airman rescues mother, three children after SUV tumbles on bridge Capt. Bryon Adams Jr, chief, A2 operations division, CONR-1AF (AFNORTH and AFSPACE), crawled through broken glass into an overturned SUV to rescue a mother and her three children following a rollover accident near Tyndall AFB, Fla.
April 22, 2024 Hurricane season starts June 1: Caribbean outreach mission promotes preparedness Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters and NOAA forecasters visited four Caribbean locations April 16-20 as part of the annual Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.
April 22, 2024 Accident investigation finds mechanical failure led to MQ-9A Reaper crash Today, Air Combat Command released an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report regarding an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed on May 4, 2023, in the ocean in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility. The mishap resulted in no fatalities, nor injuries or
April 15, 2024 CSAF's 'Follow Through' letter includes training transformation focused on enhancing resiliency, human performance, lifestyle management Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest letter to Airmen, following up on his previous letter.
April 11, 2024 New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians The overview guide contains seven brief chapters that debunk common mental health assumptions, differentiate clinical and non-clinical treatments, and provide guidance on the spectrum of mental health care available for different symptoms and levels of mental distress.