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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
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission works on JBA Water Tower
316 Security Forces connects with the community at Touch-A-Truck event
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
U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct rapid rescue of Navy helicopter crew
Adapting to aerial threats: How ACC’s Point Defense Task Force is transforming installation defense
Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center Launches New Surgical and Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency Program to Enhance Medical Readiness
Three nations, one force: Allied integration makes the operational world smaller
Airman discharged under vaccine mandate returns to guide others back
The Cognitive Weapon System: Under Secretary’s AFSA speech champions authentic leadership, Deliberate Learning
AF Week in Photos
Cold War-era law finds new use at America’s B-2 bomber base