Andersen AFB, Guam, is the focal point of USAF’s Continuous Bomber Presence and all that goes into sup
October 2018
Vol. 101, No. 10
The small base near Tokyo is quickly evolving into a one-of-a-kind hub for the Pacific region.
Back to Schweinfurt
Eighth Air Force’s second Schweinfurt raid punctuated the grim period before long-range fighter escort
News from the Daily Report
John Chapman’s Medal of Honor was presented to his widow, Valerie Nessel, at the White House on Aug. 22. Photo: SSgt. Rusty Frank JOHN CHAPMAN’S MEDAL OF HONOR The Medal of Honor presentation was a long time coming for TSgt....
Into Son Tay
The rescue operation was almost perfect—but the POWs were gone.
The Chappie James Way
Excellence, determination, and grit drove his historic rise to the top of the US military.
Arsenal of Democracy
This month, as part of our centenary review, Air Force Magazine looks back at a small sample of the ma
Wingman: AFA Nominees 2018-2019 Candidates for national office and Board of Directors
Candidates for national office and the Board of Directors.
Goldfein’s Multi-Domain Vision
Future success requires quick decisions and wide-ranging action.
Life in Typhoon Alley
The civil engineers and weathermen at Kadena AB, Japan, are kept busy during Okinawa’s storm season.
Forward Deployed
Airmen from the US Indo-Pacific Command and Thai SEAL team members stage for dive operations at Chiang Rai, Thailand. Photo: Capt. Jessica Tait Kadena AB, Japan —SSgt. James Brisbin was on vacation with his family in Kyoto, Japan, when he...
Aperture
The Airborne Laser prototype at Andrews AFB, Md., in 2007. Photo: USAF The Pentagon and industry agree that a faster tempo of military prototyping and experimentation is key to getting ahead—and staying ahead—of China, Russia, and other world competitors. The...
John Chapman and Inspiring Leadership
EDITORIAL | Chapman was there for his teammates, an example that resonates in today’s Air Force.
The Siege of Kobani
The city seemed doomed until airpower came to the rescue.
