ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- More than 150 additional Air Force Reserve medical specialists were mobilized in the latest Air Force Reserve call-up in support of COVID-19 relief efforts with most Reservists set to assist medical staff in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.The latest...

Pacific Ocean -- The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), including the F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft detachment, began conducting flight operations in the South China Sea April 16, 2020, aboard forward deployed amphibious assault ship...

JOINT BASE PEARL-HARBOR, Hawaii -- In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, medical personnel across the United States are struggling to perform their jobs due to a shortage of personal protective equipment, or PPE.One of the main shortages of PPE can be found with face shields, a head piece with a...

WASHINGTON – The Army has resumed shipping recruits to basic combat training (BCT) following a two-week pause to enact necessary COVID-19 mitigation efforts. More than 950 future Soldiers will begin pouring into initial training centers this week.We’re not changing, we’re adjusting, and continually...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) flight is taking the fight to the coronavirus, using their 3D printing capabilities to create protective face shields for Wolf Pack Airmen fighting against COVID-19 at Kunsan Air Base.The...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- Humphreys community members received a special gift from the Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), April 20-22.U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys AAFES donated more than 90 boxes of unused clothing to the Religious Support Office (RSO), who in turn, offered the...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii --In demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s dynamic force employment model, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber flew from the continental United States and integrated with the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force or JASDF) to conduct bilateral and theater...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- It was a historic day for Eielson as the base received its first two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft April 21.Eielson is now Pacific Air Forces’ first base to house the fifth-generation fighter aircraft with their arrival.“This first aircraft is a milestone,”...

SANTA RITA, Guam -- A skilled and dedicated team of U.S. Navy Seabees are providing engineering and expeditionary logistics support to the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) being constructed onboard Naval Base Guam as part of the Navy’s fight against COVID-19 in Guam.The EMF will provide expanded...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm took the reins of Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command, and Eleventh Air Force during a change of command ceremony here, April 20, 2020.Due to physical distancing of the ongoing coronavirus...