July 26, 2022 Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
Feb. 1, 2022 Department of the Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise.
Sept. 14, 2020 SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digital foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Department’s digital eSeries approach.
April 5, 2018 Thunderbirds aircraft mishap A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. The identity of the pilot is being withheld for 24-hours pending next of kin
May 6, 2016 Congressional Representatives visit the Alamo Wing U.S. Rep. William Hurd (R-TX 23), and U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX 13), visited the 433rd Airlift Wing May 3, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The congressmen received a mission brief by Col. Thomas Smith, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, where they had the chance to ask questions about the