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Nov. 8, 2023
Build Your Legacy: Trainee Sophia Capdepon

This is the third installment in the Build Your Legacy series where we sit down with recruits who have enlisted to find out who and what influenced them to join the Air Force Reserves. The series is designed to help those currently serving and veterans to better understand what potential recruits
Nov. 6, 2023
WWII airpower legend receives honorary promotion to Colonel

At 100 years old, World War II and Korean War airpower legend U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James H. Harvey III., one of the nation’s first African American fighter pilots with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, received an honorary promotion to the rank of colonel.
Nov. 6, 2023
307th Bomb Wing inducts five honorary commanders

Five civic leaders from the Shreveport/Bossier metropolitan area were inducted as honorary commanders of the 307th Bomb Wing in a ceremony here, Nov. 4, 2023.The Honorary Commanders Program was created to strengthen community relations throughout the Shreveport/Bossier area, increase public
Nov. 6, 2023
Iconic B-52 and veteran reunite at Barksdale Air Force Base

The 2nd Bomb Wing recently welcomed back a 95-year-old retired Air Force engine mechanic whose story intertwines with the enduring legacy of Barksdale’s premiere bomber, the B-52H.
Nov. 1, 2023
307th Bomb Wing announces November enlisted promotions

The 307th Bomb Wing is pleased to announce the following Airmen are promoted to the rank indicated, effective Nov. 1, 2023. Senior Master Sgt. Crystal JonesMaster Sgt. Dusti LafonMaster Sgt. John GibsonTech. Sgt. Undre HooperTech. Sgt. Timberlynn WashingtonTech. Sgt. Alexzander OlsonTech. Sgt.
Oct. 31, 2023
Turkish Air Force integrates with U.S. Bombers in long-planned mission

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron arrived Tuesday, at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, for a historic hot-pit refuel as part of a long-planned bomber task force mission.
Oct. 24, 2023
Defense Leader Discusses Progress of National Defense Strategy

The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
Oct. 23, 2023
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea conduct trilateral aerial exercise

Fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress Bomber operating in the Indo-Pacific, 22 Oct, 2023. U.S. F-16s from the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing flew alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF)
Oct. 19, 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Learn ways to help a friend experiencing domestic abuse

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- There are steps that anyone can take if they suspect a friend is being abused or witness someone being abused.First, recognize the signs that a friend is being abused. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, some of the warning signs include:
Oct. 16, 2023
Build Your Legacy: Trainee Kirklynn Usher

This is the second installment in the Build Your Legacy series, where we sit down with recruits who have enlisted to find out who influenced them to join and how. The series is designed to help veterans better understand what recruits want to know about life in the Air Force Reserve.

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