X-47B launch a pivotal moment in Naval aviation

Northrop Grumman photograph An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the first aircraft carrier to successfully catapult launch an unmanned aircraft from its flight deck. The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator completed its first ever carrier-based catapult launch from…

F-35A instructor pilots qualify in aerial refueling

Air Force photo by MSgt. John Nimmo An F-35A Lightning II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling May 13, 2013, near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The initial cadre of Air Force F-35 instructor pilots at the 33rd Fighter Wing recently qualified in aerial refueling for the joint strike fighter. The 33rd FW is…

Turkish industry takes off in support of F-35

Lockheed Martin photograph Murad Bayar, Turkish Undersecretary for Defense Industries, and Steve O’Bryan, Lockheed Martin F-35 VP, Program Integration and Business Development, stand together after an F-35 Industry Recognition Event at IDEF 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey, May 8. Undersecretary Bayar expressed his support for the F-35 program and the Turkish Industry, which could realize more…

Boeing rolls out 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, which rolled out earlier this week, is the 114th 787 to be built overall and the 100th 787 to be built at the Everett, Wash., factory. Boeing’s 787 program…

C-130J worldwide fleet soars past a million flight hours

Lockheed Martin photograph Lockheed Martin delivered three C-130J Super Hercules to the Iraqi Air Force, two months ahead of schedule, the third of which departed the Marietta, Ga., Dec 12, 2012. The Iraqi Air Force will use the airlifters for intra-theater support for its troops and to provide humanitarian relief operations in various locations. The…

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Welsh ‘humbled’ to serve as Air Force chief of staff

Posted August 17, 2012

The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service’s 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10. Gen. Mark Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony....

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Sports Shorts – April 19, 2013

Posted April 19, 2013

Airman 1st Class Pedro Mota Patrick Paul, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron, lays up the ball during the first intramural basketball championship game April 10 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center gym. Paul scored 22 points in the game. LRS captures crown by defeating FSS 2 out of 3 by Airmen 1st Class DAVID…

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Air Force News – April 13, 2012

Posted April 13, 2012

Virginia Air Force pararescuemen were able to bring home one of their fallen comrades April 6. As the ceremonial caisson rolled to a stop in Arlington National Cemetery, Tech. Sgt. Allen Avery, an Air Force pararescueman who lost his life during combat operations in Vietnam, was escorted to his final resting place. Morocco U.S. Air…

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To the point

Posted May 4, 2012

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Salutes & Awards

Posted April 5, 2013

O-4, 5 promotion selects announced The following major was selected for promotion to: Lieutenant colonel David Hagerty, 56th Medical Support Squadron The following captains were selected for promotion to: Major William Andreotta, 56th Operations Group Joshua Arki, 62nd Fighter Squadron Joseph Ball, 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Brandon Baughman, 310th FS David Breuer, 756th Aircraft Maintenance…

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Enlisted quarterly assignment listings released

Posted October 26, 2012

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Air Force officials released the enlisted quarterly assignment listing, or EQUAL, Monday for the July to September 2013 overseas assignment cycle. Enlisted Airmen must update their assignment preferences by Nov. 1, and they will be notified of their assignment selections by Nov. 16. “We are accelerating the release of the…

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Sports Shorts – March 22, 2013

Posted March 22, 2013

LRS defeats OSS 46-37 Tyler Nixon, 56th Operations Support Squadron, attempts a lay-up after making a drive between two 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron defenders during an intramural basketball game March 13 at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center gym. LRS defeated OSS 46-37. Raul Valdez, 56th OSS, puts up…

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Command Priorities

Posted September 28, 2012

Commands at all levels have priorities, which serve to focus an organization’s efforts. Here is an overview of priorities for the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command and the 56th Fighter Wing.

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Tophats reach out

Posted March 8, 2013

1st Lt. Jeff Whitford, 310th Fighter Squadron student pilot, levels a piece of drywall to fit the frame of a house Feb. 23 in Glendale. Whitford volunteered his time along with several other pilots and their spouses to work on a Habitat for Humanity home. 2nd Lt. John Patten, 310th Fighter Squadron student pilot,…

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Young minds…

Posted June 15, 2012

Participants in the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals program are shown a maintenance dock June 1 by Master Sgt. Craig Wright, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit production superintendent.

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X-47B launch a pivotal moment in Naval aviation

F-35A instructor pilots qualify in aerial refueling

Turkish industry takes off in support of F-35

Boeing rolls out 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

C-130J worldwide fleet soars past a million flight hours

Welsh ‘humbled’ to serve as Air Force chief of staff

Sports Shorts – April 19, 2013

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