US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floodsThe Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya.By Zamone Perez6 months ago
New Louisiana monument honors Black service membersLouisiana has erected a new monument to Black military service members in the state’s Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol.By Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator8 months ago
F-22 flight training begins at Virginia base after years in limboIt's a new start for F-22 instructor pilots and maintainers who were displaced by Hurricane Michael in 2018.By Rachel S. Cohen10 months ago
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from SomaliaThe House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.By Bryant Harris11 months ago
First AFRICOM airstrike of the year kills 30 al-Shabab militantsThe first airstrike of the new year in Somalia killed an estimated 30 militants linked to al-Qaeda.By Zamone Perez14 months ago
Air Force’s new rescue helicopter notches first saves in AfricaHH-60W Jolly Green II crews saved the lives of two foreign troops on a December rescue mission in the Horn of Africa.By Rachel S. Cohen15 months ago