MAY 6, 2024 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA at Edwards Air Force Base, May 2, to experience firsthand the unique aircraft, which incorporates machine learning and highly specialized software to test autonomous flying and other cutting-edge capabilities. The most potent feature of the X-62A – called VISTA for Variable … [Read more...]
Air Guard Airmen Test New Air Combat Tactics
Members of the 104th Fighter Wing attend USAF weapons school integration exercise, April 6, 2024, to April 20, 2024, at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. This exercise combined multiple squadrons to test and determine the functionality of new air combat tactics through offensive and defensive counterair measures while using both fourth-generation and fifth-generation … [Read more...]
Air Force Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition
MAY 3, 2024 - When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin looks closely at the service he leads, he sees plenty to like. “The U.S. Air Force remains the best, most capable and lethal in the world,” Allvin said. “But that status is not guaranteed into the future and will only be realized if we adapt and shape the Total Force more precisely to meet the challenges we … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Mental Healthcare Policies
MAY 2, 2024 - On Jan. 28, 2022, Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, tweeted, “Warrior Heart. No Stigma.” with a screen shot of his calendar revealing an upcoming mental health appointment, thus beginning a movement within AMC to eliminate stigma, lower barriers and increase access and options to support Airmen mind, body and craft. It also inspired the … [Read more...]
Researchers Design, Build, Fly Autonomous Aircraft in 24 Hours
A 3D-printed unmanned aerial system sits ready for its first flight during a Blue Horizons demonstration April 25, 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The goal of the demonstration was to create, build and fly a UAS within 24 hours. The team spent the week at Eglin creating UASs for various designs and mission specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King … [Read more...]