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Michael Sparks
When the Artemis II crew launched toward the moon on April 1, 2026, their safety relied on a massive, invisible shield stretching from the stratosphere to the global ocean. First Air Force executed its multi-domain responsibilities as the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR), Air Forces Northern
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (DEFENSA), and additional interagency partners participated in AMALGAM EAGLE 2025, a cross-borders live-fly air defense and Search and Rescue (SAR) exercise held
In a change of command ceremony at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla, Lt. Col. Ryan Sealy relinquished command to Lt. Col. Brian Scott, AFRCC’s former director of operations. Lt. Gen. Luke Ahmann, commander of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region – First Air Force (Air Forces
Forged through readiness; 1HS conducts Elephant Walk
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s counterpart visit with Argentine Air Force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Gustavo Valverde
18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron conducts FARP at JBER
PROTECTING THE ARTEMIS II MISSION ACROSS EVERY DOMAIN
SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff
Tyndall Airmen showcase AI innovations
VENOM FORGE tests Agile Combat Employment scenarios, promotes multi-base partnerships
U.S. Air Force reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to enhance readiness
Freedom 250: Vigilance Beyond the Gate
CSAF Letter to the Force on Standards
AF Week in Photos
Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower
Air Force announces B-21 Raider crew complement