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May 11, 2022
First Air Force achieves IOC as 'Air Forces Space' in support of United States Space Command

The Department of Defense designated First Air Force as ‘Air Forces Space’ (AFSPACE), and the fifth service component to U.S. Space Command May 3.
May 6, 2022
United States Air Force’s newest energy resilience facility now powers 1AF HQ

The United States Air Force’s newest energy resilience facility now powers 1AF HQ at Tyndall Air Force Base, in a partnership with Florida Power & Light. The new system incorporates more than 300 solar panels generating 150 kW of electricity, and can power 1AF's HQ for up to four hours in the event
May 4, 2022
Airborne Firefighting units participate in interagency spring training in Idaho

Less than two years after the most devastating firefighting season in the United States, the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) spring training took place at Gowen Field, Idaho, April 25-29, 2022.
April 19, 2022
VIRTUAL FLAG: Homeland Defense exercise sharpens skills, deters enemy aggression

VIRTUAL FLAG 22-2: Homeland Defense exercise was successfully executed at the 705th Combat Training Squadron’s Distributed Mission Operation Center, or DMOC, located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed locations around the world from March 28 – Apr. 1.
March 4, 2022
First Air Force’s 64th AEG continues to support deployment to civilian hospitals and care facilities

The 64th Air Expeditionary Group from First Air Force, Air Forces Northern, continues supporting the Air Force medical deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities. Since October last year, five people comprising the 64th AEG command element have supported 593 Airmen assigned to 31 Medical
Feb. 17, 2022
First Air Force’s 64th AEG tracks AF medical teams across the US

The 64th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) is once again tracking Air Force Medical teams activated to provide direct relief to hospitals across the United States. For the past two years, active, Guard and Reserve medical forces have assisted FEMA by providing military medical personnel activations to
Feb. 17, 2022
920th RQW answers call to conduct civilian medical airlift

The 920th Rescue Wing conducted a multi-person medical airlift in support of a critically-injured person aboard a cruise ship 600 nautical miles off the coast of Florida Feb. 15.The 920th RQW launched two of its HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, two HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and a team of
Feb. 12, 2022
NORAD protects skies over SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl LVI

North American Aerospace Defense Command’s Continental U.S. Region fighters along with interagency partners will be securing the skies around the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13.
Feb. 12, 2022
USAF Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol: 2021 Year-in-Review

The 2021 efforts of the official Air Force auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), were 80 years in the making. However, its 80th Birthday preparation and celebration in no way detracted from “business as usual,” including year round operations and various mission assignments in support of First Air
Jan. 13, 2022
2021 busiest year on record for AFRCC

For AFRCC, 2021 was the busiest year on record. During the year, the AFRCC team investigated 11,322 potential incidents nationwide, launched 639 rescue missions and saved the lives of 357 people. Those 357 included mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, and best friends. Citizens of the US, Canada,

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