31st Fighter Wing strengthens Bulgarian ties with historic F-16 flight

From MiG-29 to F-16, the Bulgarian air force is updating its fleet to modernize for the evolving demands of modern warfare. The first F-16s are scheduled for delivery in early 2025 and with that in mind a unique way to showcase the jet’s abilities occurred during an integration event at 3rd Air

Yes, Chef!

There’s an Air Force instruction for almost everything; how to wear your uniform, what order your ribbons go in, how to fix an aircraft and even how to write paperwork. But did you know, the people preparing your food at a dining facility are also following an AFI?

In the Virtual Trenches: Advancing Military Nursing Preparedness with VR

In an age where technology is the difference between winning and losing, the United States military strives to develop and implement new cutting-edge tech.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paige Warren, 31st Medical Group chief nurse executive, and Maj. Aaron Mangubat, 31st MDG education and training flight

MWD Water Training

A U.S. Air Force military working dog, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Cantrell, 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD, handlers perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. This unique training ensures the MWD’s are comfortable with various scenarios and

ITAF/USAF execute water survival training

Aviano CES conducts EADR in Estonia

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, 100th CES and the Estonian air force participated in a Expeditionary Airfield Damage Repair Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amari Air Base, Estonia, Aug. 26-29.

Estonia EADR

U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron works with members from the Estonian air force during an Expeditionary Airfield Damage Repair Agile Combat Employment exercise at Amari Air Base, Estonia, Aug. 26, 2024. Agile Combat Employment is a key operating concept for how the

Dr. Gavulic Howk speaks with Aviano Air Base

Dr. Alyssa Gavulic Howk is a trauma specialist who works with individuals, couples and families within the military. She spoke about different ways to cope after experiencing a traumatic event, and how coping mechanisms change over time.

Wings of Readiness

As part of the ongoing commitment to readiness and preparedness, the 56th & 57th Rescue Squadrons conducted a rapid flush exercise, mobilizing all aircraft as quickly as possible.

Why the F-16 dominates the skies

Pilots trust it in combat, maintainers respect its reliability, and air forces around the world continue to invest in its future. This is why, decades after its first flight, the F-16 remains one of the best fighter jets in the skies.