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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
Never Forgotten: ID tags of MIA aviator returned to family after 56 years
Air Combat Command declares FOC for the HC-130J Combat King II
Point Defense Battle Lab holds red air Small UAS competition
New F-22A Raptor hangar marks construction milestone at JBLE
AF Week in Photos
DAF updates religious accommodation process, eliminates Religious Resolution Teams
Reserve leaders prepare future military officers, strengthen community ties
Tyndall Airman crafts mission success through innovative problem-solving