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DYK: Aircraft have lifespans! Like humans, they require check-ups in the form of maintenance inspections to prolong their ability to fly. These "checks" prevent in-flight system failures which ultimately protects aircrew and passengers. Learn more from the 86th Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on what it takes to correct issues so aircraft can stay airborne.
WATCH: United States Air Force pilots talk about the importance of Exercise Saber Strike 18 as they refuel over the Baltic Sea on June 18, 2018. Saber Strike 18 is a long-standing training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and our allies. The training focused on improving land and air operational capabilities between the U.S. and our NATO allies. (U.S. Air National Guard video by: Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
Check out some shots from yesterday's All-Star Armed Services Classic Championship softball game in Washington, D.C. This event, part of MLB’s All-Star Week, pays tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Washington Nationals U.S. Army
Air Force and U.S. Army coed softball teams render military honors during the playing of the National Anthem during the All-Star Armed Services Classic Championship softball game, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2018. This event, part of MLB’s All-Star Week, pays tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Washington Nationals
Great way to lead by example!
The United States Air Force is facing a pilot shortage. To help solve the challenge, the Aircrew Crisis Task Force was recently created to provide strategic direction and actionable recommendations to senior leaders on how to solve the aircrew manning crisis. FULL STORY: https://go.usa.gov/xUb3z
Your United States Air Force news: ✓ A B-52 crew assists in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Guam ✓ An Afghan pilot class graduates in the Czech Republic ✓ The Air Force is using innovative approaches to training pilots to make the process faster and more efficient
Now that’s how weathermen work! Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters fly weather reconnaissance missions into Tropical Storm Chris and Tropical Storm Beryl. http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1569944/hurricane-hunters-fly-tropical-storms-beryl-chris/
The F-22 Raptor's combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. Maintaining these aircraft can involve a bit of a learning curve. Airmen at KadenaAirBase use past technology to help learn how to work with the undefeated Raptor. FULL STORY: http://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1567295/hard-to-raptor-head-around/
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The B-52 Stratofortress has sniper pods that provide improved long-range target detection/identification and continuous stabilize surveillance for all missions, including close air support of ground forces. Air Force Global Strike Command crew members on a B-52 were able to spot a historic Pacific Island style canoe so that the U.S. Coast Guard could rescue the six passengers!
For the past 60 years, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, has continually helped us maintain a technological edge against our advarsaries. Together with the Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL, a fusion of ideas is leading to newly highlighted innovations.
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#ICYM what's happening #AroundtheAirForce: Space Flag 19-1, #AirForce Pitch Day, and Alaska @AirNatlGuard rescue mi… https://t.co/XMD9Ex058l
An #AirForce B-2 Spirit bomber takes off from @JointBasePHH, Jan. 14, 2019. Bomber aircraft regularly rotate throug… https://t.co/VFh0VRJLN4
Calling all #Airmen! The #AirForce seeks game changing innovations through the inaugural Vice Chief of Staff Challe… https://t.co/jLBsAs5pvA
RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Today I had the chance to sit at the controls of our next training jet & meet with the dedicated team building the T-X…
Airfield management #Airmen are on the flight line every day upkeeping all runways, taxiways, aprons and infields t… https://t.co/hldtrFFmie
CORRECTION: Col. Joe Jackson, a USAF Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday. Jackson's amazing story includ… https://t.co/3QRZdCoywd
RT @AirmanMagazine: The @usairforce is accelerating the acquisitions process, getting new capabilities into our warfighters' hands faster.…
Aerial porter #Airmen use Tunner 60K Loaders to ensure these mission essential necessities make it to their final d… https://t.co/JJQGKp3DE2
Defenders who have donned the blue beret understand what is asked of them. Specifically, the training they must com… https://t.co/roTOT3Erkq
#NorthCarolina @AirNatlGuard #Airmen install and validate satellite communications during Operation Deep Freeze in… https://t.co/4qp1QGx4Kg
.@ScottAFB recently finished the first phase, transitioning to Cloud Hosted Enterprise Services. “We’re driving the… https://t.co/oXS86OsyFX
The aftermath of #HurricaneMichael is still being felt @TeamTyndall, but the recovery would be impossible without t… https://t.co/tzrinNBan4
As the sole blood transshipment center in @CENTCOM, this center @grandslamwing wouldn't be able to operate without… https://t.co/UB0B9hSJci
RT @SecAFOfficial: Saddened by the loss of Medal of Honor recipient Col. Joe Jackson, his amazing story of humility, courage & airmanship w…
Col. Joe Jackson, a USAF Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Sunday. Jackson's amazing story includes flying a C-… https://t.co/3TGm2nsO2k
Beneath the skies #Maintenance #Airmen are dedicated to the same mission: making sure the aircraft & everything on… https://t.co/xmHDH2OeTk
The new Innovation Office at the #AirForce's Installation and Mission Support Center has three main goals: foster g… https://t.co/NWpRpbSciO
Bombers and #Airmen deployed from @Whiteman_AFB integrated their capabilities with regional partners @JointBasePHHhttps://t.co/e7DrFVW62x