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Nov. 12, 2021
1AF team directs air travel for arriving Afghan friends, allies

THIS VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS THE EFFORTS OF THE TEAM established by 1AF to manage air travel for Afghans landing at Washington Dulles International Airport. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), through U.S. Northern Command and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing
Oct. 16, 2021
Air Force and Army leaders attend Women Leadership Conference in Mexico

U.S. military leaders recently participated in the second Women in Aerospace and Society Leadership Conference at Base Aérea No.1 de Santa Lucía, Mexico, September 22-24.
Oct. 15, 2021
High Rollers’ MAFFS team surpassed all expectations through the second busiest season in the 49-year history

The Nevada Air National Guard Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) crews finished up their 89-day MAFFS activation Sept. 22, 2021. They flew a total of 330 sorties and dropped 8,181,017 pounds of retardant (912,042 gallons). This was 36 percent of the total gallons dropped from the
Oct. 6, 2021
U.S. participates in FAMEX 2021 air show in Mexico

Two Air Force aircraft and over 20 Airmen participated in the Feria Aeroespacial México (FAMEX), or the Mexico Aerospace Fair, September 22-25, at Base Aérea No.1 de Santa Lucía, Mexico.
Oct. 1, 2021
MAFFS crews wrap up second-busiest fire season in 49-year history

With a mix of favorable weather conditions in the western U.S. reducing wildfire activity and the increased availability of commercial airtankers, the USDA Forest Service released the final four U.S Air Force C-130 Modular Aircraft Firefighting System-equipped C-130 aircraft Sept. 29 marking the
Oct. 1, 2021
1AF's Air Force Auxiliary Completes Louisiana Aerial Photo Mission

Civil Air Patrol’s Louisiana Wing flew the last two aerial sorties of its request for assistance to photograph Hurricane Ida-impacted lands and waterways late last week. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness requested the
Sept. 15, 2021
Edwards AFB chaplains to test CAP partnership, virtual services

412th Test Wing leadership announced a partnership with the Civil Air Patrol to provide more chaplains to the Wing and to test a new virtual reality-based counseling platform at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 10.
Sept. 15, 2021
Chaplains from 1AF's auxiliary join Religious Support Teams, aid active duty

The U.S. Air Force is charged with meeting the needs of its airmen and civilian employees in many ways, including spiritually and emotionally. When Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Bram of Edwards Air Force Base wanted to ensure these individuals’ spiritual needs are being met, he looked to the Air
Sept. 14, 2021
Reserve C-130 aerial firefighting teams fly during second busiest wildfire season

The 302nd Airlift Wing has three C-130 aircraft flying sorties out of McClellan Air Tanker Base this year in Sacramento County, California, performing an aerial firefighting mission unique within the Air Force Reserve.Since first being activated on July 20, the 302 AW has been working together with
Sept. 13, 2021
America’s AOC hosts Qatar Emiri Air Force Delegation

The 601st Air Operations Center, often referred to as ‘America’s AOC’, hosted members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force during a recent visit here to gain insight into the Continental U.S. NORAD Region’s homeland defense operations August 2-5, 2021.The Qatari Delegation spent time on the operations floor

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