United States Air Force

“Masters Of The Air”

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The long-awaited “Masters Of The Air” miniseries is released on Apple TV! It depicts the Airmen of the Eighth Air Force and the 100th Bomb Group flying B-17’s at Thorpe Abbotts England during World War II.

Here is flying in a B-17 Flying Fortress as it lands at the airport in Palm Springs California. Turn your sound up and watch for the ground shadow!

NASA, Lockheed Martin Reveal X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft

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NASA and Lockheed Martin publicly unveil the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft at a ceremony in Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA’s Quesst mission, which seeks to solve one of the major barriers to supersonic flight over land, currently banned in the United States, by making sonic booms quieter. January 12, 2024. Read the full story here.

Air Force Heritage Ride

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Air Force Cycling Team members pose for a group photo with Memorial-To-Memorial, M2M, co-founders Dave “Just Dave” Goldfein and Robert “Surf” Beletic (first row, both center left) after completing a 330 mile bike ride. The M2M bike ride promotes fun, celebrates heritage, fitness and camaraderie all while providing support to our wounded Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air Force Illustration/Andrew C. Patterson)

The Air Force Heritage Memorial To Memorial Ride September 12-15 2024. From the Wright Brothers Memorial in North Carolina to the Air Force Memorial in Washington DC; 700 miles reaching 7,000ft. You can ride too. Check out the Air Force Cycling Team at https://afcycling.com

AFA Palm Springs Visits The Moon

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Photo above: David R. Scott, Commander of Apollo 15, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) during the third lunar surface extravehicular activity (EVA) of the mission at the Hadley-Apennine landing site. Hadley Rille is at the right center of the picture. Hadley Delta, in the background, rises approximately 4,000 meters (about 13,124 feet) above the plain. St. George Crater is partially visible at the upper right edge. This photograph was taken by Lunar Module pilot James B. Irwin. This view is looking almost due South. (NASA)

U.S. Space Force Launches Spaceplane

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The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on December 28, 2023. Photograph: U.S. Space Force

“Last week, the U.S. Space Force launched the seventh mission of the X-37B: a secretive spaceplane or orbital test vehicle (OTV) project intended to prepare the country for the next era of space travel.” For the full story click on “Flying” magazine here. January 4 2024

AFA WARFARE SYMPOSIUM

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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo.

Feb. 12-14, 2024

The AFA Warfare Symposium is a premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them, with a focus on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from USAF, USSF, combatant commands, industry, and the joint force, the symposium provides opportunities to network and explore dynamic exhibits. Click here for more information.

Tuba Auditions

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Well this is something you would not think about. The USAF has a place for everyone to achieve their finest!

The United States Air Force Concert Band will be having a Tuba audition on March 15th! Materials are due by February 5th.

This position includes an annual starting salary of $73,056-$78,096 with a four-year minimum enlistment, full military benefits, 30 days of vacation, full medical and dental benefits, Post 9-11 GI Bill for college up to $80,000. Maximum age at the time of enlistment is 42. 

This position is highly sought after, often leading to service terms of 20 years or more. If you are a tuba player, please consider using your talents to serve our country!

For more details, visit: https://www.music.af.mil/auditions/