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Sept. 17, 2025
436 TRS Expands AMIC Crash Lab

The 436th Training Squadron prides itself on premier education and multimedia production for some of the Air Force’s most vital functions, such as its Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course. The squadron successfully acquired a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, nicknamed Huey, through top-notch coordination
June 5, 2025
436th TRS auditorium named ‘Apocalypse Hall’ after fallen World War II veterans

The front row of the 436th Training Squadron auditorium is filled from left to right with family members of Airmen who were shot down in the B-24J Liberator “Apocalypse” flight on December 1, 1943, losing their lives for their country. With calm smiles and clasped hands, the families awaited the
April 3, 2025
America's Wing Reflects on 70 Years of Vigilance, Valor and Vision

For three days, generations of Airmen celebrated seven decades of the 552nd Air Control Wing's unwavering service to the nation. The event was filled with reverence, reflection, and reunion, marking 70 years since the wings's founding in 1955.
March 24, 2025
The Art of War in the Modern Age: How Command and Control Defines Victory at Red Flag 25-2

The battle begins long before the first jet takes off, before boots hit the ground. It starts in dimly lit control rooms, inside airborne command centers, and through encrypted radio transmissions where leaders make split-second decisions that mean the difference between success and failure.
March 20, 2025
Intel Shapes the Fight: 552nd Air Control Wing Drives Success at Red Flag

In modern air combat's fast-paced, high-stakes world, intelligence is not just an asset. It is the foundation upon which every mission is built. For Major Alex Clawson and his team, Red Flag is more than another exercise. It is a proving ground where intelligence shapes the battlespace, and mission
March 15, 2025
JROTC Drill Competition Returns to Base After Two-Decade Absence

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps drill competition took place on the base, marking a milestone for cadets and organizers who worked to bring the event back to military grounds.
Feb. 6, 2025
729th Air Control Squadron Showcases Tactical Readiness at Red Flag

In the vast Nevada desert, where dust and heat push Airmen to their limits, the 729th Air Control Squadron (ACS) has been proving why they are among the Air Force's premier command and control units. Tasked with establishing a deployed radar and communications network in a contested battlespace, the
Jan. 20, 2025
729th Air Control Squadron: Mastering readiness for Red Flag and Bamboo Eagle

When it comes to warfighting capabilities, preparation often defines the outcome. The 729th Air Control Squadron, stationed at Hill Air Force Base, exemplifies this principle by rigorously honing its skills to remain agile, effective, and ready for any mission. The squadron's focus is now on two
Jan. 15, 2025
Guardians of the Sky: The 729th Air Control Squadron at Hill Air Force Base

Nestled amid Utah's scenic Wasatch Front, the 729th Air Control Squadron carries a mission of unparalleled significance: safeguarding U.S. airspace through cutting-edge command and control operations. This elite squadron, one of only three active-duty ACS units in the U.S. Air Force, embodies the
Nov. 1, 2024
AFREP Program Keeps 552nd ACW Mission Airborne Amid Parts Shortages

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – As the 552nd Air Control Wing continues its vital role in national defense, the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) is indispensable in keeping the E-3 Sentry AWACS fleet operational. With parts increasingly challenging to source due to the aging airframe and

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