916th Air Refueling Wing News

Pacific power nexus: Citizen Airmen prove their mettle in Exercise NEXUS FORGE

1st Lt. Marjorie Schurr — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:00 GMT

Imagine: You are an Airman on deployment, but you are certainly not amongst the desert sand you’re

Andersen AFB hosts Exercise NEXUS FORGE 2025

Staff Sgt. Jasmine Barnes — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:42:00 GMT

Students form into a line during NEXUS FORGE 2025 training exercise at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 11, 2025. NEXUS FORGE is a large-scale exercise that focuses on increasing interoperability in the Pacific region to ensure an open and free Indo-Pacific theatre.

DAF Safety announces updated guidance for maintenance NDAs

Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:29:00 GMT

As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized

Desert Hammer 2024: Forging Innovation, Preparing Airmen for Tomorrow’s Battles

Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:53:00 GMT

The vast and desolate terrain of southern Arizona served as the backdrop for Desert Hammer 2024, the largest joint exercise in Arizona's history, Nov. 13-16, 2024. Over 700 personnel, 130 aircraft, and participants from multiple U.S. military branches, as well as coalition partners like Italy, Norway, and Taiwan, converged to test the limits of adaptability and innovation in modern warfare. With its emphasis on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Mission Ready Airmen (MRA), the exercise sought to prepare military personnel for an era of Great Power Competition. "This was the most realistic training I've ever experienced in my 25-year career," remarked Col. Chad Burdick, the Air Task Force Commander for Desert Hammer. "We wanted to move beyond theory and place our Airmen in austere, contested environments where they could learn to think creatively under pressure."

Desert Hammer 2024: Unleashing Arizona’s “National Treasure” Training Grounds

Senior Airman Alexis Orozco — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:06:00 GMT

Southern Arizona became the epicenter of cutting-edge military preparedness during Desert Hammer 2024, a large-force exercise hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing that united over 700 participants and 130 aircraft in realistic combat training, Nov. 13-16, 2024. This groundbreaking event showcased the unparalleled value of Arizona’s geography, resources, and year-round flying weather, emphasizing cost-effective readiness to tackle global challenges. “We are very fortunate to have an incredible national treasure training area here,” stated Col. Todd Riddle, 944th FW commander. “We bridge airspace spanning from New Mexico to California, allowing us to simulate an air war across 300 miles with over 100 aircraft while ground troops conduct critical operations like search and rescue and base defense.”

Incorporate risk management into your holiday festivities

Lisa Gonzales — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:39:00 GMT

By incorporating risk management into your holiday festivities will keep you and your loved ones safe.

Healy Highlights Importance of New Task Order at Commander’s Call

By Bo Joyner — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:31:00 GMT

The dual-hatted chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command highlighted the importance of his latest Task Order, TASKORD 2024-01, at a commander’s call at the Museum of Aviation here the day after Veteran’s Day.

950th Spectrum Warfare Group, 17th Electronic Warfare Squadron activate at Robins AFB

Senior Airman Anna Smith — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:16:00 GMT

The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activated the 950th Spectrum Warfare Group and the 17th Electronic Warfare Squadron in an assumption of command ceremony held at the Museum of Aviation.

Keen Sword 25: U.S. Air Force, Japanese Forces Unite for First Integrated Rapid Airfield Damage Repair Training

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:23:00 GMT

U.S. and Japanese forces launched their first fully integrated Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) training on Oct. 30, 2024, as part of exercise Keen Sword 25, a biennial event focused on joint readiness and operational resilience in the Indo-Pacific.

COMAMC provides Commander’s Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

Air Mobility Command Public Affairs — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:37:00 GMT

Air Mobility Command commander, Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, revealed his commander’s intent and celebrated a banner year of mobility operations during his keynote address at the 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 31, 2024.

Red Flag-Alaska bolsters combat airpower interoperability

Senior Airman Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:23:00 GMT

The 77th Air Refueling Squadron assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, take part in Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 24-3 here, Aug. 15 to Aug. 30, 2024.

West Virginia, North Carolina Guard Test NextGen Army Weapons

Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy, — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:49:00 GMT

FORT LIBERTY, N.C. – Soldiers with the West Virginia and North Carolina Army National Guard are

Team Travis practices ‘Exploding into Theater’ during Explodeo

Kenneth Abbate and Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:15:00 GMT

Explode Into Theatre readiness events will allow forces to develop Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and capabilities to sense and seize opportunities throughout the spectrum of conflict.

Fox EMBER 24 training exercise expands, goes joint

Staff Sgt. Amy Rangel — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:09:00 GMT

Now in its second year, the Emergency Management Battlefield Expeditionary Response training, also known as Fox EMBER, was bigger and better compared to last year’s inaugural event. Eighteen Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard returned to the McCrady Training Center in Eastover and trained alongside 44 military personnel from seven states plus one territory May 31-June 9, 2024.

Choose to celebrate safely this Independence Day

Col. Will Phillips — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT

While the Fourth of July holiday weekend can be perfect opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends, this extended holiday weekend also has become one of the deadliest in the United States. From increases in drinking and driving to a dramatic spike in fireworks mishaps, most of the preventable tragedies endured during the Independence Day celebration come down to poor decision-making, say Air Education and Training Command Safety experts.

Updated Energy Plan Seeks Increased Agility, Resilience

Pentagon News — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:23:00 GMT

Air Force Materiel Command released an updated Energy Assurance Campaign Plan to ensure installation energy systems provide a mission appropriate level of reliability while guarding against environmental, physical and cyber threats.

Air Force Announces Winners of William Tell 2023 Competition

ACC Public Affairs Staff, — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Air Force wrapped up its first William Tell Air-to-Air Competition in 19 years

Back to Basics: AFRC hosts INLEAD Course at Air Force Gateway

Senior Airman Brittany Wich — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:26:00 GMT

Air Force Reserve Command hosted the 2023 International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Development course for NATO and allied partnered Air Forces and Air Reserve components senior enlisted leaders, here September 16-21. The INLEAD course is held every summer, sponsored by the International Air Reserve Symposium (IARS) which was established in 1992. The location is changed every five years to allow participants to experience the military heritage of different host nations, while learning leadership development in an international integrated environment.

Reserve gears up for transition to DTS

Lt. Col. James R. Wilson — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:46:00 GMT

Air Force Reserve Command continues preparations to fully implement Defense Travel System Oct. 1,

If you need to talk

Pentagon News — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:21:00 GMT

AF Reservist SMSgt Christina Nelson shares her story about seeking help while dealing with