Video by Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 09.04.2025
In this week's look around the Air Force, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft platform takes flight in a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests whether aircraft can use internal GPS measures without relying on outside sources in combat, and the Air National Guard conducts a first-of-its-kind test to evaluate helicopter countermeasures......
Video by Senior Airman Spencer Perkins | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 08.27.2025
In this week's look around the Air Force, the Department-Level Exercise series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission successfully launches to test laser communication and navigation technologies, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians....
Video by Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 08.07.2025
In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Mobility Command shows how to project and sustain combat power as part of the Department Level Exercise series, modernizing the nation's land based nuclear deterrent reaches a critical milestone, and drag reduction devices called Finlets undergo flight testing to enhance fuel efficiency....
Video by Senior Airman Spencer Perkins | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 07.31.2025
In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command hosts Exercise Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the Department Level Exercise series, the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype for agile command and control, and the Department of the Air Force creates a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to......
Video by Senior Airman Spencer Perkins | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 07.10.2025
In this week's look around the Air Force, a Department Level Exercise kicks off in multiple locations across the United States and Indo-Pacific, a Theater Aeromedical Evacuation System exercise tests patient movement capabilities in contested environments, and the Air Force exceeds annual recruiting goals with its strongest Delayed Entry Program in the past decade....
Video by Senior Airman Spencer Perkins | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 06.26.2025
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, human-machine teaming for better decision-making in battle sprints forward with an experimental program, researchers are studying the impact of sonic booms as rocket launches become more frequent, and the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system enhances warfighting with a more survivable and strategic communication network....
Video by Senior Airman Spencer Perkins | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 06.05.2025
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2025, the T-7A Red Hawk is the future of pilot training, and Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are ready for the Atlantic hurricane season....
Video by Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 05.08.2025
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, trilateral collaboration streamlines certification for the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, aerial networking capability completes flight testing for improved command, control, communications and battle management, and Seventh Air Force extends its Super Squadron test to maximize combat effectiveness....
