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Dec. 16, 2020
MQ-9 Aircrew reflect on partnership after milestone flight

Some things are better in pairs – peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, or salt and pepper. There are many dynamic duos out there, but one could argue that no one is as effective at delivering persistent attack and reconnaissance as an MQ-9 Reaper pilot and sensor operator.
Dec. 14, 2020
MQ-9 Program Office completes ATLC testing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center’s MQ-9 Program Office achieved a pivotal milestone in the successful completion of testing for Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) on Oct. 6 2020.ATLC allows the Air Force’s MQ-9 fleet to takeoff and land
Dec. 7, 2020
Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.
Dec. 4, 2020
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 1, 2020
20th ATKS honored at General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Banquet

Members of the 20th Attack Squadron receive the General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year trophy in Warrensburg, Missouri, Nov. 20, 2020. 20th ATKS leadership gathered with guests from General Atomics for the presentation of the trophy. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class
Nov. 30, 2020
Air Force Services Center launches Air Force Gaming

Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11, under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program. AFG is focused on supporting the Air Force’s resiliency and retention efforts through the creation of a global esports program that brings Airmen and Space Professionals
Nov. 24, 2020
432nd WG firefighter saves life in-flight, awarded for valor

It’s a firefighter’s day-to-day to answer the call when an emergency hits. For John Orosz, 432nd Support Squadron fire emergency services captain, it isn’t any different. A firefighter and emergency medical technician of 15 years, he has been trained to be prepared for the unexpected.
Nov. 24, 2020
Creech conducts MWD retirement

Lt. Col. Kevin, 432nd Security Forces Squadron commander, presents a certificate of retirement to Jimy, 432nd SFS military working dog, and his handler Tech. Sgt. Luis, 432nd SFS MWD handler, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 13, 2020. Jimy served as an MWD for more than eight years. (U.S. Air
Nov. 24, 2020
Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG: joint and coalition partners train as they fight

The 705th Combat Training Squadron, home of Air Combat Command's Distributed Mission Operations Center, recently hosted one of the world's largest virtual air combat exercises at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG 21‑1 ran at distributed locations across the globe, October
Nov. 23, 2020
Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely

Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Follow these tips to make your Thanksgiving holiday safer.