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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
Commentary: Every Uniform Carries a Story
Keeping the warfighter connected: 52nd CBCS leads Air Force in modern tactical communications
56th Fighter Wing ushers in new era under new commander, reassigned to Air Combat Command
COMACC visits Team Osan
Allies unite for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury
CMSAF reaffirms readiness, alliance integration during visit to Kleine Brogel AB
Air Force Reserve expands international relationships at GASCC, RIAT 2026
Department of the Air Force appoints 14 members to Scientific Advisory Board