General John D. Caine

Sgt. Nick Gibson, a Satellite Communications System Operator, assigned to 58th Signal Company, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Division Sustainment Brigade "Lifeliners" conduct sling-load deficiency training during air assault preparation training, on May 30, 2024, at Fort Campbell Ky.
This training gave hands on training with air assault equipment and educated them on what is expected from them during the Air Assault Course.
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) U.S. Army

From April 26 - May 7, three aircraft and crews from Charlie company, 3-501st took part in the Guardian Response Exercise in Indiana. The crews flew over 108 hours over the span of 31 missions and transported over 70,000 pounds of personnel and equipment. They also performed two 40-hour maintenance cycles, replacing multiple components, which demonstrates their commitment to .

Instructors from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)'s Sabalauski Air Assault School have traveled to Europe to host Air Assault Class 701-24. 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division - Air Assault and our allies are training alongside one another to Air Assault mastery.

The 77th ARMY BAND shared their talents with Enid High School students as they presented their Why We Serve concert! We love the support and excitement for the band 🎸 🎺 🎷 🎶 🎤
📷: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfSSm

"...commands set ambitious retention goals to ensure the Army is keeping qualified Soldiers in its ranks."
The US Army Military District of Washington recognized eight career counselors for their efforts in counseling and supporting Soldiers to continue service in meaningful ways.
Link to the article in the comments.
Photos by Master Sgt. Will Reinier

Earlier today, Feb. 22, 2024, U.S. Army Col. Astronaut Frank Rubio was presented with one of the rarest badges a Soldier can earn, the Army Astronaut Device, during a pinning ceremony at the Pentagon Press Briefing Room by the Secretary of the Army, Hon. Christine Wormuth.
Rubio returned to Earth Sept. 27, 2023, after spending 371 days on the International Space Station National Laboratory, setting the record for the longest space flight for an American astronaut.
Join us in congratulating Col. Frank Rubio for this rare achievement!
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Security Forces Airmen hosted a close-quarters combat training exercise at Yokota Air Base with 陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force & Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations security forces. These exercises help strengthen combined operations between U.S. and Japan forces.

U.S. Pacific Air Forces

The KC-46 Pegasus is a 𝑩 𝑬 𝑨 𝑺 𝑻!

It provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps & partner-nation receivers.

Air Mobility Command

Our Reserve is ready.

Over 150 from the 445th Airlift Wing sharpened their survival skills during a joint "mass casualty" training exercise with U.S. Navy helicopter sea combat squadrons HSC-3, HSC-8, & HSC-23, as well as Coast Guard Sector San Diego.

Air Force Reserve | U.S. Coast Guard

Calling the shots 🎯

Air Mobility Liaison Officers provide expertise to U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps & Special Operations units.

Dispersed across 16 time zones, AMLOs are fully embedded with their aligned joint units to support any exercise, deployment or contingency around the world. 🌍
621st Contingency Response Wing

-Ready for tomorrow's fight today-

Little Rock Air Force Base recently completed the 1st iteration of classes for the Warrior Airman Readiness Center, which provides from various career fields the opportunity to better train and prepare for future wars and conflicts.
Air Mobility Command

Inspect and Protect 💣

EOD technicians assigned to the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron honed their skills during a training event at Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. Throughout the exercise, the Airmen utilized equipment and software to measure, inspect and evaluate explosives before rendering them safe for disposal.

📸 by Airman 1st Class Sabrina Fuller
Air Combat Command

A-10 + B-1 = a lot of 😤 😤 😤

Moody Air Force Base A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots with the 74th Fighter Squadron simulated their ability to employ ADM-160, Miniature Air Launched Decoys, in an integrated strike mission simulation with 37th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base above the Philippine Sea.

Air Force Global Strike Command | Air Combat Command

"When you put we build cohesive teams that are highly trained, disciplined and fit. Soldiers who are prepared to fight and win our nation’s wars." - Gen. James C. McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff

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Shoutout to Air Mobility Command for their unparalleled cargo, refueling & personnel capabilities!

Right Effects, Right Place, Right Time, Every Time!

📸 by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings

MacDill Air Force Base

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- The 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron is a rapidly deployable combat search and rescue force that can conduct tactical air refueling, airdrop and air-land of personnel & equipment day or night.

📸 by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | U.S. Air Forces Central

Re-Winging it 🛠️

After flying thousands of training and mission sorties, an A-10 Thunderbolt II received a new set of wings at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.

📸 by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish

Air Combat Command

𝑬 𝑳 𝑰 𝑻 𝑬

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen participated in Wraith Challenge 22 to compete in tests of physical and mental challenges.

📸 by Airman 1st Class Deanna Muir

Moody Air Force Base | Air Combat Command

The Strong Shall Stand! 💪 💪 💪

Tactical Air Control Party specialists competed in Dragon Challenge 2022 at Pope Army Airfield.

The annual competition is designed to identify the best Joint Terminal Attack Controller teams within the group by testing the competitors’ steadfast physical, technical, tactical, and field-knowledge skills under mocked combat conditions.

Air Force Special Operations Command