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  • An Airman reveals the nickname of a MiG-23 during a dedication ceremony at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17. The MiG-23 was dedicated to Gen. “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, in recognition of his time as the Chief of Weapons and Tactics and Flight Commander for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron from 1986 to 1988.

    “Capt. Carlisle” unveiled: MiG-23 dedicated to ACC Commander

    A Russian MiG-23 fighter aircraft nicknamed “Captain Carlisle” was dedicated in honor of Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, during an Oct. 17 ceremony at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The mission of CONSTANT PEG was to train U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps combat fighter aircrews on the best ways to fight and win when encountering MiGs in aerial combat. Carlisle was the chief of weapons and tactics as well as flight commander for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis AFB from 1986 to 1988.
  • Mr. Roberto Guerrero, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, right, talks about how his office is working to lower costs associated with energy and fuel for Air Force aircraft during a visit to building 9001 Sept. 13, 2016, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Guerrero toured parts of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex to learn about energy saving initiatives and programs here and share ideas for the future. U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

    Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy visits Tinker

    Roberto Guerrero, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, visited Tinker Air Force Base Sept. 13. The Deputy Assistant Secretary was accompanied by two members of his staff, Col. Charles Bulger, director, Energy Analysis Task Force, and Gregory Roberts, chief of Aviation Operations Policy.
  • Members of the 552nd Air Control Wing’s Honorary Commander’s Program pose with their commanders and members of the E-3 Sentry static display crew at the conclusion of their tour Sept. 28. (Air Force photo by Ron Mullan)

    ‘Vikings’ host 552nd ACW honorary commanders

    Seventeen members of the 552nd Air Control Wing’s Honorary Commander’s Program gathered Sept. 28 for their quarterly meeting. Hosting the gathering were the “Vikings” of the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron. Displays were set up in several of the squadron offices and honorary commanders were briefed on various crew duties and responsibilities. A static display tour of an E-3 Sentry aircraft closed out the day’s activities.
  • Lt. Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern), addressed the Airmen during change of command ceremony Oct. 3, 2016, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. During the ceremony Lt. Gen. Chris Nowland relinquished command to Lt. Gen. Mark Kelly. Air Forces Southern serves as the air component to U.S. Southern Command and is responsible for providing air and space capabilities in support of U.S. military partnerships across Central and South America, and the Caribbean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

    12th AF (AFSOUTH) welcomes new commander

    The Airmen of Twelfth Air Force and Air Forces Southern welcomed a new commander during a ceremony Oct. 3 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.Lieutenant Gen. Mark Kelly received the Twelfth Air Force flag from Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, during the change of command ceremony before a formation of Airmen, as well as
  • Retired Col. Steven Lamb, former 72nd Medical Group, makes the first slice of the cake at the Sept. 15 ceremony commemorating the Air Force’s 69th birthday as the oldest active duty member. Airman Allison Lay, with the 552nd Maintenance Squadron, was the youngest attending member and made the second slice. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)

    Happy birthday, USAF!

    Team Tinker hosted the annual birthday bash at the Tinker Club to celebrate 69 years of the United States Air Force.
  • Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the Air Combat Command commander, speaks during Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. ACC provides conventional and information warfare forces to all unified commands to ensure air, space and information superiority for warfighters and national decision-makers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)

    ACC commander: Airmen make a difference daily

    The success of today’s Air Force is a product of the Airmen who are willing to put themselves in harm’s way for the defense of the nation, the commander of Air Combat Command told thousands of Airmen, members of industry and airpower advocates during the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20.
  • Almost 1,000 people participated in the 2nd Annual Run to Remember 9-11. The 5K/2K run/walk was coordinated by the Tinker Center for Religious Excellence (C.O.R.E.) and this year’s theme was, “United, Remember, Defend” to honor the memory and continued sacrifices of America’s first responders. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)

    9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk to Remember, Resiliency Luncheon

    Almost 1,000 people participated in the 2nd Annual Run to Remember 9-11. The 5K/2K run/walk was coordinated by the Tinker Center for Religious Excellence (C.O.R.E.) and this year’s theme was, “United, Remember, Defend” to honor the memory and continued sacrifices of America’s first responders. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)
  • Col. Richard Land, 552nd Operations Group commander, passes the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Alan Avriett Jr. during change of command ceremonies held Sept. 7 in Hangar 230, Dock 2. In his previous assignment, Lieutenant Colonel Avriett was the director of operations for the 960th AACS. He is a senior air battle manager with more than 2,200 hours of flying in the E-3B/C/G and the E-8C aircraft, including 1,400 combat hours. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher J. Abad)

    Welcome, sir!

  • Chief Master Sgt. Avery Woolridge, 552nd Air Control Wing command chief master sergeant, welcomes returning members of the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron and 552nd Maintenance Group from a July 19 deployment to Southwest Asia. Chief Woolridge is retiring with 30 years of service. His retirement ceremony will take place Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in Dock 2 of Hangar 230. (Air Force photo by Ron Mullan)

    Chief Woolridge reflects on 30-year career

    552nd Air Control Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Avery Woolridge will close out a distinguished 30-year career in a retirement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 9 in Dock 2 of Hangar 230. The chief sat down with me to reflect on his 30 years in the Air Force.
  • Col. David Gaedecke, 552nd Air Control Wing commander, left, passes the 552nd Maintenance Group guidon to Col. Brian Moore during a change of command ceremony held Aug. 8. Awaiting the guidon is Chief Master Sgt. Mike Phillippe, 552nd MXG superintendent. Colonel Moore succeeded Col. Andre Kennedy who retired from active duty. Colonel Moore previously served as the assistant deputy director for Joint Strategy and Plans at the Pentagon. (Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Tom Edwards)

    552nd MXG gets new commander

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