Press Releases

Jan. 24, 2020
435 SFS, 1 CBCS bring expertise to Frozen Defender, Heavy Rain

Before C-130 pilots can even fathom the idea of touching down in an austere environment, the ground must be tested. Prior to this, the landing zone must be secure and cleared of any hostile intent.
Jan. 24, 2020
New EPME registration process places opportunity in students’ hands

The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) recently released information regarding a new registration process for NCOs, senior NCOs and chief master sergeants needing to complete enlisted professional military education (EPME) requirements.
Jan. 24, 2020
52d LRS makes forward-deployed ACE exercise happen

Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2020, to practice generating combat airpower in an austere environment and deter aggressors. This was the first time the 52nd FW sent Airmen to a forward-operating location
Jan. 23, 2020
Exercise Agile Buzzard boosts regional security and coalition operations

U.S. Air Force Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing rapidly deployed to Decimomannu Air Base, Italy, Jan. 13 -16, for exercise Agile Buzzard.
Jan. 22, 2020
Sabers compete in annual load crew competition

Two U.S. Air Force load crews from the 52nd Maintenance Group stand ready to begin the annual weapons load crew competition in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 17, 2020. Load crews are not only tested on how fast they can load weapons onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon but also on their
Jan. 21, 2020
Exercise Frozen Defender: 435 SFS secures airfield

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Sutton, 435th Security Forces Squadron ground combat readiness training center instructor, and his comrade carry a litter with a simulated casualty during exercise Frozen Defender in Grostenquin, France, Jan. 14, 2020. Frozen Defender tests the squadron’s
Jan. 21, 2020
700 CONS releases record-breaking contract

The 700th Contracting Squadron released its most substantial contract to date, totaling $425 million, Jan. 15, 2020.
Jan. 21, 2020
Friends of Lavenham Airfield honor fallen WWII U.S. military service members

The Friends of Lavenham Airfield hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial plaque dedicated to the 233 U.S. military service members that died in World War II, at Lavenham Airfield, England, Jan. 20.
Jan. 18, 2020
USAFE-AFAFRICA builds partnership with Malawian air force

Airmen from U.S. Air Forces Africa conducted force development training with the Malawian Air Force, Jan. 13-17, here. Force development training such as this provides an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to enhance relations, share ideas and build partnership capability in the region.
Jan. 17, 2020
Wounded warriors revisit Ramstein, LRMC

U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps wounded warriors visited Ramstein to meet with members of the squadrons that transported, cared for and nursed them back to health.