An Update on the Afghan Air Force: May 2019

06/27/2019
The Afghan Air Force has been going through a modernisation program for the last decade, and it is now reaching operational maturity.  There has been a significant shift forward in the capability to be more operational. ADF advisers at the NATO-led Train, Advise, Assist, Command Air (TAAC-Air) mission, support key…

Gulf Anti-Submarine Exercise: May 2019

06/24/2019
The Gulf Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise (GASWEX 19) is a French led exercise conducted over 3 days, involving units from Denmark, USA and Australia.  The exercise was conducted in support of the Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group, providing realistic training in the protection of a high value assets against a…

US Army at the Paris Air Show 2019

06/23/2019
1st Combat Aviation Brigade from Fort Riley, Kansas displays the AH-64E Apache helicopter at the Paris Air Show 2019. 1st Lt. Ryan Johnson, a platoon leader, discusses the importance of sharing American aviation technology with our European partners and allies. FRANCE 06.17.2019 Video by Spc. Christopher Brecht Regional Media Center…

2nd MAW Works Low Altitude Air Defense

06/19/2019
U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion conduct their annual qualification training at Onslow Beach, North Carolina, May 21, 2019.  The live-fire training increases their capabilities in providing task organized, ground security force in defense of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force air sites, assets and installations when…

75th D-Day Ceremony for 358th Fighter Group

06/17/2019
Residents of Coigny, France and the surrounding area gather at the Chateau de Franquetot to remember the sacrifices made by the men of the 358th Fighter Group during WWII. The chateau was home to the "Orange Tails" and is where they conducted operations, attacking enemy marshaling yards, airfields, and communication…

Red Flag 19-2: 428th Fighter Squadron Maintainers

06/17/2019
The 428th Fighter Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, traveled to Nellis Air Force Base in March for exercise Red Flag 19-2. NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV,  03.18.2019 Video by Airman Nicholas Swift  366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs