Your U.S. Air Force news:

✔️ Secretary of the Air Force experiences autonomous flight in VISTA aircraft.

✔️ Researchers create and deploy small unmanned aerial systems in hours.

✔️ JROTC instructor positions are open to veterans and currently serving Guard and Reserve Airmen.

Sky Pad, UAS software company and recipient of multiple AFWERX Phase I and Phase II awards, provided a demonstration to Eglin Air Force Base military and civilians May 1. The software aims to provide users with a standardized heads-up-display. Learn more: ow.ly/wRNa50RKoyQ

#YokotaFriendshipFestival2024
今年の横田基地友好祭でF -16のデモを行ってくれたパイロットはCapt. Good 'Gamble'でした！

On this Armed Forces Day, we pay special tribute to the men and women from every branch of our military.

Each service member, wherever they may be, whatever the mission, contributes directly to the defense of the nation.

5th Gen fighters took to the skies for integrated training, w/US F-22s & ROK F-35As engaging in air combat maneuvering. This training is a critical part of the combined efforts to maintain combat airpower & be prepared to deter, defend, & defeat any attack to the ROK/US Alliance.

Fighters ✅
Bombers ✅
Tankers ✅

Air Mobility Command's exercise Royal Flush brought together aircraft from multiple Major Commands, demonstrating our collective ability to respond to any global contingency at a moment's notice.

Air Force Global Strike Command | Air Force Reserve

This week's Airman Top Shot comes from Airman Lauren Torres!! ⚡✈️

A KC-46 Pegasus sits on the flightline during a storm at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., April 30, 2024. Lightning filled the sky over Altus AFB and created a display of colors over the aircraft.

Altus Air Force Base

Sound recording-President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon presenting the NASA Distinguished Service Medal to Astronaut Gordon Cooper.

This display represents the launch vehicle for USAF Maj Gordon Cooper’s Mercury-Atlas 9 mission on May 15-16, 1963. #spacegeek #history

✈The U.S. Air Force identified locations to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action. A step toward forming the new #AirForce combat wings! #OneAFMC #reoptimization

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DAF identified six locations to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated, deployable Units of Action. This is a step toward forming the new Air Force combat wings as Units of Action.

Learn more: af.mil/News/Article-D…

A #KC135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall refuels Polish #F16 fighters over the Baltics during Astral Knight 2024.

Interoperability is an essential element of agility that allows U.S. & Allied forces the ability to adapt to dynamic security environments.

#AstralKnight #LSGE24

A Royal Thai Air Force C-130H from 601 Squadron transits through Yokota Air Base Yokota Air Base - 374th Airlift Wing under the UNC – Government of Japan SOFA in support of their UNC Honor Guard Troops. Commander, UN Command Rear

Thrived, Survived, High-fived!

It's that time again – fountain jumps at #USAFA ! 💦 Finals are officially over, marking the triumphant end to another incredible school year. Congratulations on your hard work and dedication!

#USAFA #FinalsFreedom #LeadersOfCharacter

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A-C-E!

Kunsan Airmen conducted an ACE exercise that consisted of approximately 67 Airmen deployed to Gwangju Air Base. The exercise tested and refined the 8th FW’s ability to deploy and operate in unfamiliar locations at a moment’s notice.

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Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing showcase innovation at 509th Bomb Wing, unveiling the fully operational boom arm prototype.

This advancement promises enhanced capabilities, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in air power.