Living Through 2017 NATO Deployment

03/04/2019
In 2017, NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence saw four new deployments, bringing multinational battlegroups into Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland as a response to changing security environments along NATO’s eastern border.  As part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia, Spain has deployed a heavy armoured unit abroad for the first…

The F-35 Engine Removal and Installation (R&I) Mobility Trailer

03/03/2019
The F-35 as a 21st century air platform has a number of innovations built into the aircraft and the overall air system to facilitate more effective maintenance and sustainability. One example is the Engine Removal and Installation (R&I) Mobility Trailer built in Australia for the F-35 global enterprise. According to the…

RED Flag 19-1: Highlights of Participating Aircraft

03/03/2019
A variety of aircraft participating in Red Flag 19-1 at Nellis Air Force Base. NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES 02.15.2019 Video by Airman 1st Class Olivia Grooms, William Lewis and Airman 1st Class Dylan Murakami Nellis AFB Public Affairs

COMPACF at the Avalon Air Show 2019

03/02/2019
U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Australia for the Avalon Air Show 2019, and met with key allied air force leaders. [maxgallery id="123909"] MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA 02.24.2019 Photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio Gamboa  Pacific Air Forces Public Affair

Exercise Red Flag 19-1

03/01/2019
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a contingent of approximately 370 personnel to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada for Exercise Red Flag 19-1, which took place from 22 January to 15 February 2019.  Up to 6 F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Number 77 Squadron, an E-7A Wedgetail from Number…

Air Force CV-22s in Emerald Trident 2019

02/27/2019
Air Force CV-22s arrive at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California during Exercise Emerald Trident on 14 January, 2019. Emerald Trident is the largest joint special operations exercise where U.S. Special Operations Command forces train to respond to various threats across the spectrum of conflict.  NAVAL AIR…

455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron 

02/25/2019
The 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron maintains base wide connectivity Jan. 8, 2019. These personnel ensure that all forms communication are functional in order to aid in mission success. AFGHANISTAN 01.12.2019  455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs