General Burton M. Field

Early in life, 1st. Lt. Macie Tayco-Gonzalez struggled with her ethnic identity, but over time and after evolving her perspective alongside other and her experiences - she celebrates her Hispanic Heritage.

Read more about her story 👇
https://www.travis.af.mil/.../celebrating-hispanic.../

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the charge to restore Andersen AB, Guam, after Typhoon Mawar damaged more than 500 buildings on the air base.
U.S. Pacific Air Forces

Marking a first, a team with the 728th Air Mobility Squadron held a Maintenance Supervision and Production Course in-house at Incirlik AB, Türkiye. The team saved more than $200k in travel costs, allowing soon-to-be maintenance supervisors to get the training they need to advance their careers.
https://www.amc.af.mil/.../728th-ams-helms-first-ever.../

Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds...✈️ 🌤️

A B-52 Stratofortress, from Barksdale Air Force Base, received maintenance at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during a Bomber Task Force mission.

📸 by Airman 1st Class William Pugh

Air Force Global Strike Command |

The first-ever, joint & combined, reserve-component exercise, Exercise Guerrier Nordique 2023, saw the New York Air National Guard airlift 37 Vermont National Guard & Canadian infantrymen to the frozen Arctic Ocean near Little Cornwallis Island.
https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/3363394/109aw-accomplishes-historic-troop-movement-in-arctic/

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There is no mission without . To every Airman everywhere, the Air Force could not do it without you!

Happy Birthday Civil Air Patrol!

For 81 years, CAP volunteers have been, and continue to be, an integral part of our . Many of our regular, guard, reserve, and civilian members concurrently serve as auxiliary Airmen. We are proud to fly alongside you!

Join us live for the B-21 Raider unveiling at the Northrop Grumman Palmdale site. The B-21 provides survivable, long-range and penetrating strike capabilities to deter aggression and strategic attacks against the U.S. and our allies and partners, prevailing in conflict if deterrence fails by holding any target at risk.

Launching the fleet! 😍

Kadena Air Base's ability to rapidly generate U.S. Airpower is a vital function of its mission to ensure the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region.

📸 by Senior Airman Jessi Roth, Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin & Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
U.S. Pacific Air Forces

Whose got Spirit? We do. 🤩 🤩 🤩

Whiteman Air Force Base B-2 Spirits participated in a training exercise with F-35s from Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and the U.S. at Luke AFB, Arizona-56th Fighter Wing, meant to familiarize pilots with different airframe operations.

📸 by Senior Airman Noah Coger

Air Force Global Strike Command | Air Education and Training Command

You haven’t seen a power couple like this before.

Meet Tech Sgts Shaylee and Nicky Reyes.

Both sharing Native American roots, the Reyes pay tribute to their rich heritage by intertwining it into their service. Shaylee is from the Shoshone-Bannock tribe located in Fort Hall, Idaho, and Nicky is from a tribe in California called Cahuilla. They both plan to return to Fort Hall to help improve the health conditions there upon completing their military service obligations.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Today we thank each one of you for your continued, steadfast support and sacrifice to our nation and hope you have time this season to relax and rejuvenate with family or friends.

Bye bye BEAST; hello PACER FORGE! 💪

PACER FORGE is a physically demanding 36-hour, scenario-based exercise that tests trainees’ teamwork, discipline, and problem-solving skills before graduating BMT.

https://www.af.mil/.../forging-the-next-generation-bmt.../
📸 by Thomas Coney

Air Education and Training Command

Rescue ops in action!

Moody Air Force Base's 38th Rescue Squadron SERE specialists, combat rescue officers & pararescuemen conduct a water rescue during a combat search and rescue exercise in the Republic of Palau.
U.S. Pacific Air Forces

📸 by Airman 1st Class Courtney Sebastianelli

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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

Despite being stationed away from the Navajo Nation, MSgt Arthur from the 60th AMXS and his spouse, Vanessa, continue to practice many traditions.

For the full story, click the link👇
https://www.travis.af.mil/.../life-of-a-din-in-the-military/

For the first time in our service's history, the Chief of Space Operations responsibility has been transferred to its new leader - Gen. B. Chance Saltzman.

Read more about the historic event, and the future of the U.S. Space Force at: https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/3207813/saltzman-formally-elevated-to-space-forces-highest-position-chief-of-space-oper/

Tune in tomorrow for United States Space Force's change of responsibility from Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond to Gen. B. Chance Saltzman.

See history in the making here: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceForceDoD

United States Space Force Official Page. USSF provides military focused space capabilities with a global perspective.

Into the wild blue yonder 😏

F-22 Raptors, F-35A Lightning IIs, and F-15E Strike Eagles trained with Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs to enhance interoperability and build a stronger Trans-Atlantic link during Exercise Steadfast Noon.

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

In case you need some , here are some Reapers, Ghost(riders) & Spooky aircraft! 🎃 🎃 🎃

Each one of these, & a myriad of other aircraft, continue to ensure our nation's security while reassuring our allies and sending a clear message to our adversaries. Airpower - anytime, anywhere - isn't a buzzword. It's a promise.

Air Force Special Operations Command | Air Combat Command | U.S. Pacific Air Forces | U.S. Air Forces Central | Air Mobility Command

- Edwards Air Force Base kicked off last week's San Francisco 49ers & Los Angeles Rams game in style!

Air Force Materiel Command | Air Force Global Strike Command

Dream job, dream dog, dream shades. 😎

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst , , and Military Working Dogs practiced helicopter familiarization and bomb detection. Both are vital skill sets for success in deployed environments.
Air Mobility Command

Today was magical!🪄

We were privileged today to flyover the Magic Kingdom Park Disney Parks not just once, but twice! In celebration of the Air Force’s 75th birthday, and Disney’s 50th our two organizations were able to come together to inspire so many to chase their dreams.

Thank you Disney for this once in a lifetime opportunity, and for all you do for past and present military members and their families, with programs like Heroes Work Here and the employee resource group SALUTE.

Guess who's back in the Pacific?

It's Ellsworth Air Force Base's own 37th Bomb Squadron! Airmen are assisting a Bomber Task Force deployment to demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Pacific Air Forces

Today is the Day of the Deployed.

As we highlight our Airmen deployed around the globe, we are eternally thankful for each one of you who execute our mission and for the sacrifices you make. The mission is not an easy one, but we are proud to serve alongside you.

on display!

Airmen are supporting NATO Air Shielding missions right now! The U.S. remains dedicated to our security commitments with our NATO Alliance and postured to defend NATO territory.

📸 by Staff Sergeant Danielle Sukhlall

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

Shadows in the Night 🌕

U.S. & Republic of Korea special operations forces participated in joint training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

U.S. Pacific Air Forces

📸 Senior Airman Shannon Braaten

Virtual Training… Actual Expertise 💪

Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen are creating more efficient & effective virtual reality training for our maintainers. This innovation ensures the BUFF fleet is .
Eighth Air Force

Celebrating Oktober Fist 💪

U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen executed Oktober Fist. Designed around Agile Combat Employment, this exercise displayed the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing’s ability to rapidly mobilize logistics in a strategically competitive environment.

https://www.afcent.af.mil/.../red-tails-conduct-exercise.../

- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Housing Survey is open!

Tenants of privatized and government-owned family housing have the opportunity to provide feedback of the program via the annual DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey.

Learn more about the survey here:

Hornets & Falcons! OH MY! 🐝 🦅

- More than 200 U.S. Marine Corps members deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, where they trained with the 510th Fighter Squadron as part of a dynamic force employment.

📸 by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Check out this powerhouse!

For nearly three decades, the C-17 Globemaster III has provided the bulk of airlift for the .

Air Mobility Command

The cold never bothered us anyway. 😏

Eielson Air Force Base & Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are leading the way w/ RED FLAG ALASKA where 1,600 service members are expected to fly, maintain, and support more than 50 aircraft from various units in a high speed, joint coalition exercise.
https://www.eielson.af.mil/.../red-flag-23-1-takes-off.../

U.S. Pacific Air Forces

We have the BEEF.

Operating at our best takes constant training & requires our to challenge themselves always.

The Prime BEEF Challenge is a physical and mental readiness test that challenges every engineer’s capability to operate while under extreme stress.

Ellsworth Air Force Base | Air Force Global Strike Command

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base provides rapid and decisive combat Airpower & rescue capabilities to defend the U.S. and support our allies across the globe.

Air Combat Command

Happy 247 birthday U.S. Navy!

For over 270 years, our nation's naval capability has always been ready by sea & by air. We are proud to fly alongside you & to help patrol 71% of the globe with you!