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  • A pilot performing F-16 preflight checks.

    Tigers tackle three exercises

    The 79th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadrons simultaneously supported three separate exercises with varying objectives from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, throughout November.While the Tigers were originally tasked to Tyndall to support Checkered Flag 22-1 and the Weapons System Evaluations Program 22.02, the 20th Fighter Wing took the
  • F-16 flies over water

    Checkered Flag 22-1 comes to a close at Tyndall AFB

    Checkered Flag, hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing, is one of the DoD’s largest air-to-air exercises. It serves to integrate fourth and fifth-generation aircraft to train and test enhanced mobility, pre-deployment qualifications, and rapid response employment capabilities of pilots and aircrew.
  • A photo of airmen walking down a dirt path.

    SFS practices expeditionary skills in joint training

    In early November, the 20th Security Forces Squadron conducted a two-day joint exercise focusing on expeditionary skills at McCrady Training Center.“Some of the specific skills we were developing include: mission planning, mounted operations, dismounted operations, reacting to enemy contact, leading troops and land navigation,” said Tech Sgt.
  • Airman 1st Class Dylan Varney sprays paint on to F-16

    Corrosion control facility: taking art to the skies

    An Airman zips the front of an all-white jumpsuit and as he pulls his respirator over his face, he is ready to start transforming the F-16.
  • Pilot prepares for training

    Aerospace Physiology: Training the early warning system

    The 20th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiology specialists have capitalized on the body’s early warning system, and have used it to further train pilots and aircrew.
  • Frank Kendall was confirmed by the Senate to be the next top civilian to lead the U.S. Air Force.

    Air Force announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.
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