Air Force, Space Force launch ‘major’ readiness revamp with threat of China in mind: Kendall

Air Force, Space Force launch ‘major’ readiness revamp with threat of China in mind: Kendall
Air Force, Space Force launch ‘major’ readiness revamp with threat of China in mind: Kendall

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s letter didn’t specify what “broader and more comprehensive” changes officials are examining, though he did note the review is set to conclude by January 2024.

Sprawling Pacific exercise revealed Air Force needs some doctrine ‘refresh’: General

Sprawling Pacific exercise revealed Air Force needs some doctrine ‘refresh’: General
Sprawling Pacific exercise revealed Air Force needs some doctrine ‘refresh’: General

“So when you have this mix of [major command]-retained [operational control] — those forces coming into another combatant commander’s theater, where he’s got his own theater-assigned forces — you can imagine that there may be some differences,” said Air Force Maj. Gen. John Klein.

Agile basing gets real world test in Pacific Northern Edge: replace F-15 engine on small island

Agile basing gets real world test in Pacific Northern Edge: replace F-15 engine on small island
Agile basing gets real world test in Pacific Northern Edge: replace F-15 engine on small island

“They worked basically until the end of their duty day, got up early the next morning to finish it off, ran the engine and had it ready to go within about 12 hours of the C-130 touching down.”