Feb. 10, 2017 F-35A stealth brings flexibility to battlespace Stealth isn’t new in the Air Force. But, stealth combined with the multirole capabilities of the F-35A is proving to be a game changer in the Nevada desert.Units from across the Air Force have converged here for Red Flag 17-01, the Air Force’s premier air combat exercise, which pits a friendly force
Jan. 6, 2017 Upgrade advances A-10s search capability A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to active duty fighter squadrons here are in the process of having new lightweight airborne recovery systems installed.The LARS V-12 is designed to allow A-10 pilots to communicate more effectively with individuals on the ground such as downed pilots, pararescuemen and
Aug. 31, 2016 A-10 team garners 2015 Roche Sustainment Excellence Award The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s A-10 Division at Hill AFB, Utah has been honored with the 2015 Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award.
July 18, 2016 KC-46 completes required flight tests The successful A-10 mission was the last of six in-flight refueling demonstrations required before the tanker program can request approval from Frank Kendall, the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, to award production Lots 1 and 2, totaling 19 KC-46A aircraft.