In the crucible of military service, the essence of a warrior is distilled into a simple yet profound question: Why do you serve? For some, it's a matter of necessity, a duty begrudgingly undertaken. Others, more astute, recognize their role as defenders against looming threats. But it's the exceptional few who grasp the intricacies of their mission, who understand that they are the guardians of a nation's values and security, wielding a precise skillset to bolster their team's efforts on the global stage.
This phenomenal force must be synonymous with the U.S. Air Force if we’re to win the fight of tomorrow, according to Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, command chief, Air National Guard.
“You can’t go anywhere...
The essence of military service, emphasizing the profound question of why individuals serve in the armed forces. It highlights the exceptional dedication of those who grasp the intricacies of their mission, emphasizing the U.S. Air Force's crucial role in prevailing in the modern landscape of Great Power Competition (GPC). Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams stresses the importance of strategic understanding and adaptation, urging...
Staff Sgt. Angel Mora, 163rd Operations Support Squadron information analyst, takes that idea of “systems” to it’s most basic, yet most complicated, form: programming systems for the Air Force, writ large.
Upon enlistment, many Airmen set out to accomplish one goal or another. Attaining rank, going to school, or seeking healthcare for family all come to mind; alongside the honor of service to state and country. But what happens when the ride is nearly over? Accolades and success are boon companions, and the end of service date looms ever closer. What do the final days afield look like? For California Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Erik...
MORENO VALLEY, CA. -- On the 23rd of June, 2022 the 163d Attack Wing (ATKW) successfully leveraged the use of multi-capable Airman (MCA) and the MQ-9 Reaper’s autonomous capabilities to showcase the indispensability of the platform against near-peer adversaries.