Approximately 300 personnel from the active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing deployed December 29 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Airmen in the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were honored with Air Combat Command's mid-sized Aircraft Maintenance Effectiveness Award in November, highlighting the unit's work to generate F-16 sorties during training and deployments.
The 522nd Fighter Squadron encased its colors, in preparation of storing the squadron legacy until it is again needed by the Air Force, December 21st 2007 in Hangar 208 after its final passes over Cannon AFB, N.M.
While on a visit to Minnesotas Duluth ANG air base on Thursday, Senator Amy Klobuchar focused on the issues facing the base in relation to the replacement of the F-16s of the 148th FW.
No midnight kisses, confetti or Auld Lang Syne, just battle dress uniforms and flight suits as a handful of "Makos" from the 93rd Fighter Squadron watched the New Year's revelry on TV from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) alert facility at Homestead Air Reserve Base.
The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, has announced its 2008 airshow schedule.
The phone rings transforming a quiet night into an adrenaline-packed operation for alert pilots from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
The 63d Fighter Squadron "Panthers" will graduate 12 new F-16 pilots December 15th.
War stories continue to capture the attention of Americans by giving moments in life many would avoid if they could. Those moments of danger, sacrifice, heroics and destruction are exciting elements that make up just some of the most memorable stories.
An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the Texas Air National Guard's 111th Fighter Squadron is flying with a special paint job in honor of the squadron's 90th anniversary.
Bigger, faster, stronger. That is what the Air Force has in mind with its new J model C-130 Hercules aircraft, unveiled at Ramstein on November 9th and meant to replace the C-130E.
"Bittersweet." It was a word that crossed the lips of two Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds pilots as they described their feelings about leaving the unit.
Misawa fighter pilots focus on air superiority and air operations during the two-week long training exercise.
Today, eleven of the Combat Air Force's newest Viper pilots will close six months of demanding training and receive their graduation certificates.
The 148th Fighter Wing based in Duluth, Minnesota deploys to Hickam AFB, Hawaii on November 9th, 2007 in support of Operation Noble Eagle (ONE).
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