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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
PROTECTING THE ARTEMIS II MISSION ACROSS EVERY DOMAIN
SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff
AMALGAM EAGLE 2025
90th Missile Wing Conducts Emergency Response Task Force Exercise
908th MSG units provide a fresh look on classic training
US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness
ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower
55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross
Three Davis-Monthan units recognized for unprecedented rescue efforts during final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Air Force, Boeing accelerate KC-46 upgrades to target readiness
NMED, DAF verbally agree to collaboration that advances PFAS cleanup at Cannon AFB
PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role
55th Fighter Squadron pilots earn Distinguished Flying Cross