A quarterly feature series that delves into the lives of Airmen through in-depth storytelling, with an unflinching look into the blood and sweat that makes America's Air Force what it is. Marines bleed scarlet and gold, the Army bleeds green ... Airmen bleed BLUE.
Episodes
Blue Spader Weapons Squad Competition
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment competed in a battalion weapons squad competition at Fort Campbell, Ky., August 19, 2023. The competition consisted of a ruck march, stress shoot, obstacle course and a machine gun range.
08/19/2023
Holiday Blues
Mr. Boyd Scoggins, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator, discusses ways to beat the holiday blues during a time of potential sadness for some people.
12/16/2020
America Strong: Thunderbirds, Blue Angels Salute New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania COVID-19 Responders
The 305th Air Mobility Wing supported the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels during the America Strong flyovers of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania April 28, 2020. Four KC-10 Extenders refueled the demonstration teams to honor healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat COVID-19. (Video by Senior Airman Briana Cespedes)
04/28/2020
Police week ceremony honors thin blue line
Members of the 910th Security Forces Squadron held a ceremony in honor of Police Week here, May 13, 2019, with a crowd of 910th Airlift Wing personnel in attendance. The ceremony included the raising of a police flag, laying a police memorial wreath, remarks by 910th SFS commander Lt. Col. Scott Stewart and the playing of taps.
05/13/2019
Blue Flag 19-1 exercises Ninth AF’s command, control capability
Ninth Air Force staff participated as a joint task force headquarters during Blue Flag 19-1, a joint exercise, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, from May 6 through 10, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hunter Harwell)
05/10/2019
Pathways to Blue 2019 - News Story
Second Air Force held their fifth annual Pathways to Blue event on Keesler Air Force base, Biloxi Mississippi, April 5-6, 2019. More than 250 ROTC cadets and enlisted members attended to learn about different officer career fields,
04/06/2019
Around the Air Force: F-35 Flight Test Program / Solar Array Project / Pathway to Blue
On this look around the Air Force the F-35 program completes the most comprehensive flight test program in aviation history, Vandenberg AFB unveils a solar array project, and cadets learn about their Pathway to Blue. Hosted by SSgt Braden Anderson.
04/24/2018
Cadets learn about their Pathway to Blue
Second Air Force held their fourth annual “Pathways to Blue” initiative with more than 280 ROTC cadets representing 15 different colleges and universities here, April 6-7.
Throughout the two-day event, ROTC cadets and enlisted personnel traveled through this diverse and inclusive event to better aim themselves to become future Air Force leaders.
04/07/2018
SITREP - Holiday Blues
The Holiday Season is just around the corner. Check out this episode of SITREP to learn how you can keep you and your Battle Buddies safe from the stresses common during this time of year.
12/13/2017
SITREP - Beating the Holiday Blues
The Holiday Season is just around the corner. Check out this episode of SITREP to learn how you can keep you and your Battle Buddies safe from the stresses common during this time of year.
11/21/2017
All Hands Update: Blue Angels Change of Command
Blue Angles have a change of leadership.
11/17/2017
All Hands Update: Blue Chromite
Marines embarked aboard USS Ashland for exercise Blue Chromite.
11/06/2017
SITREP - Beating Holiday Blues
The Holiday Season is just around the corner. Check out this episode of SITREP to learn how you can keep you and your Battle Buddies safe from the stresses common during this time of year.
10/31/2017
BLUE Episode 20: Recruit, Train and Educate
Recruit, Train and Educate. That's the motto of Air Education and Training Command. In this episode we show the Instructors training next generation of Airmen for today's battlefield.
To learn more about Air Education and Training Command, visit:
http://www.aetc.af.mil/
To learn more about Special Tactics Airmen, visit:
http://www.afsoc.af.mil/
To find out more about Basic Military Training, visit:
http://www.basictraining.af.mil/
To find out more about Combat Systems Officers, visit:
http://www.jbsa.mil/Mission-Partners/12th-Flying-Training-Wing/479th-Flying-Training-Group/
10/31/2017
Second Air Force 2nd Annual Pathways to Blue
The second annual "Pathways to Blue" event, hosted by Second Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, MS, took place 15-16 April 2016. Many Air Force ROTC cadets and active duty enlisted personnel attended the event, which showcased an exciting variety of career fields today's Air Force has to offer its future officers.
03/14/2017
156th Airlift Wing Celebrates Women's History Month - part 1
the 156th Airlift Wing celebrates women of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico during March - Women's History Month. (60 second video )
03/06/2017
156th Airlift Wing Celebrates Women's History Month
The 156th Airlift Wing celebrates women of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico during March - Women's History Month.
03/05/2017
BLUE: Episode 18 : Generation STEM
Maintaining a technological edge in defense requires snagging the best and brightest minds for research and development. In this episode, we introduce you to some of the innovative minds working to make the Air Force's technology better, stronger, and more efficient today while developing the next generation of innovators for tomorrow.
12/22/2016
BLUE: Episode 17: Fueling the Future
Most families have traditions that revolve around holidays and special occasions. We introduce you to a family with a tradition that's intertwined with the history and future of two tankers, the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus.
11/01/2016
BLUE: Episode 17: Fueling the Future
Most families have traditions that revolve around holidays and special occasions. We introduce you to a family with a tradition that's intertwined with the history and future of two tankers, the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus.
11/01/2016
BLUE: Episode 16: World Class
Many people have multiple goals--some dream of becoming a pilot, others dream of one day competing in the Olympic Games. Thanks to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program, elite athletes can now serve their country as Airmen, without giving up their shot to represent their nation as Olympians.
08/19/2016
BLUE - Episode 14: Out of Vietnam
In this episode of the Air Force's flagship broadcast series, Tech. Sgt. Jarid Watson introduces two Vietnam veterans, their unlikely encounter, and an unbelievable story of friendship and reconciliation.
05/10/2016
BLUE: Episode 5 - Human Performance
Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Huhman feared that multiple injuries sustained over his career of deployments, fire fights and rucking hundreds of miles with heavy equipment strapped to his back would end the combat operator's military career before he was ready to give it up. However, after going through the U.S. Special Operations Command's Human Performance Program, which is designed to rebuild operator's bodies and teach them preventative training methods, he has made a full recovery and resumed his military duties.
04/20/2016
Blue: Episode 13 - Building 5
For nearly 70 years the Air Force has collected some of the most amazing historical artifacts. Some they put on public display for the world to see, but the rest are sent to Building 5. In this episode of Blue, we delve into the mysteries of this facility.
03/21/2016
All Hands Update: Blue-Green Team Storms White Beach
Sailors and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit come together as a Blue-Greem team to exercise amphibious operations.
02/11/2016
BLUE: Episode 12 - Global Reach
Global vigilance, global reach, global power. America's Airmen possess the unique ability to project strength, influence, and assistance with unrivaled speed and precision at any moment, in any place around the world. But maintaining a global presence doesn't always have to mean sending Airmen to remote locations. Advances in technology and capability have enabled Airmen to deliver assistance anywhere on the planet without the vulnerability of being present in global hotspots.
02/08/2016
BLUE: Episode 11 - The Spirit of Exploration
Have you ever dreamed of going into space? In this episode of BLUE, we meet two Air Force astronauts who share their experiences and give us a glimpse into the future of space exploration.
12/15/2015
Air Force Report: Exercise Blue Flag
Israel hosts the biannual international exercise, Blue Flag.
11/05/2015
All Hands Update: Meet the Blue Angels' Fat Albert
The Navy's Blue Angels showcase the C-130's capabilities at aerial shows around the country.
10/23/2015
BLUE: Episode 10 - Space - The High Ground
The Air Force impacts billions of people across the world through operations in space, including GPS and missile warning. In this episode of BLUE we meet the Airmen who perform these missions, discovering what they do and why they do it.
10/22/2015
BLUE: Episode 9 - A New Horizon
Pulling a team together to work toward a common goal is one of the things the Air Force excels at. In this month's BLUE we take a look at one team's experience in exercise New Horizons as they work toward building stronger relations with Honduras, and learn some things about themselves along the way.
09/25/2015
All Hands Update #2: Bluejacket to Blue and Gold
If you want to further your education at the U.S. Naval Academy, submit your application today.
09/24/2015
BLUE: Episode 8 - Katrina Ten Years Later
Ten years ago, the Airmen of Keesler Air Force Base faced one of the greatest tests of the American spirit as Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast. Where there were once hopes and dreams, Katrina left devastation and destruction. But through the wreckage of it all, the survivors persevered.
08/28/2015
BLUE: Episode 7 - Brain Stimulator
This month on BLUE - we'll delve into the ground breaking research Air Force scientists are using to evolve the most important technology used by the military today - the human brain.
08/17/2015
Air Force Report: Tops and Blue
This edition features a story on the Air Force's Tops and Blue performance group.
07/27/2015
Tops In Blue Visits Misawa
Some Airmen turn wrenches, some build structures, and some sing and dance. Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers takes us to the Misawa Civic Center to talk with Tops In Blue Operations Officer 1st LT Lauren Rogers
07/23/2015
BLUE Episode 6: Charlie Mike to Recovery
Through the fog of PTSD, traumatic injuries, and illness, American veterans realize that the ability to regain control of their minds and bodies lies within their own hands.
06/19/2015
Roundup: Veterans in Blue
Non-narrative interview with two retired Air Force veterans from Goodfellow Air Force Base who knew Gen. Norma E. Brown.
06/01/2015
Blue Ridge 7th Fleet Multinational Roundtable PACUP
US 7th Fleet Commander, VADM Robert Thomas holds a conference with Naval representatives from Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia
05/15/2015
IWA- Blue Ribbon- PACUP
Students from Iwakuni Celebrate the receipt of the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award by their school with a parade.
05/07/2015
BLUE: Episode 3 - A Nuclear Family
Episode 4 of Air Force TV's video news and feature program, BLUE.
One year since a cheating scandal rocked the Air Force's ICBM community, Malmstrom Air Force Base is implementing changes to improve morale and mission effectiveness.
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles have the power to change the course of human history – or possibly end it. That's why protecting America’s nuclear arsenal is our nation’s #1 defense priority.
In this episode of BLUE, we take you behind-the-scenes for a rare look at the Airmen who perform this vital mission.
04/21/2015
BLUE: Episode 3 - The Art of Survival
America's airmen fly over every kind of terrain on Earth. If their plane ever goes down, they need to know how to survive in even the harshest environments. See how the Air Force puts their skills to the ultimate test in the frozen wilderness of Alaska, at Arctic Survival School.
03/27/2015
BLUE: Episode 2 - From Ground to Air
The F-22 Raptor is one of the most advanced and intimidating jets in the U.S. Air Force's arsenal. But at the end of the day, the plane itself is little more than a tool. The Airmen who fix it, fuel it, and fly it make the Raptor a truly lethal weapon.
01/02/2015
BLUE: Episode 1 - More than a Game
The road to recovery is never-ending. Faced with a new normal, wounded warriors find out what it takes to push beyond their limits. BLUE is a new feature series that delves into the lives of Airmen through in-depth storytelling, with an unflinching look at issues facing today's Air Force.