
General David Allvin
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Official account of the 23rd Chief of Staff of the @USAirForce. *RTs, likes, follows ≠ endorsement.
Joined February 2025
.@POTUS, @SecDef & I just announced the @USAirForce will build the world’s first 6th-gen fighter jet: the F-47! It will be the most advanced, lethal, & adaptable fighter ever developed, designed to outpace, outmaneuver, & outmatch any adversary that dares to challenge our Airmen.
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From the legacy of yesterday to the future of combat, your @USAirForce will continue to own the skies with the world’s first 6th-generation fighter jet: the F-47.
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BREAKING NEWS! Our recruiting numbers in Dec, Jan, & Feb were the best in 15 years! As @secdef said Americans are excited to join, which is why we have 13K recruits in our Delayed Entry Program--most in nearly 10 years! All recruiting stats look GREAT even w/ 20% goal hike in ‘25
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Our @usairforce will continue to be the world’s best example of speed, agility, and lethality. Modernization means fielding a collection of assets that provide unique dilemmas for adversaries—matching capabilities to threats—while keeping us on the right side of the cost curve.
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The F-47 designation was chosen in consultation with @secdef & carries multiple significant meanings. It honors the legacy of the P-47, whose contributions to air superiority during WW2 remain historic (1/2).
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THE WORLD’s FIRST LOOK AT OUR NEW YFQ-42A! As the @DeptofDefense matches threats to capabilities under @SecDef’s leadership, Collaborative Combat Aircraft will prove not only cost-effective, but truly lethal. No doubts these uncrewed fighters will put our adversaries on notice!
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I love watching our Airmen at work! The APKWS (~$35K each) is a fraction of the cost of missiles like the AMRAAM (~$1M each) or AIM-9 (~$500K each). More savings. More lethality. More Air Force.
U.S. Fighter aircraft shoot down Iran-backed Houthi one-way-attack drones with AGR-20 FALCO Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Laser Guided 2.75" Rockets. #HouthisAreTerrorists
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Closing in on Memorial Day, I want to recognize our Airmen and the @deptofdefense specialists at Dover who ensure our fallen heroes receive the dignity and respect they deserve. You work on sacred ground and our nation is incredibly proud and grateful for the mission you perform.
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Every day should be #ArmedForcesDay. that’s what the patriots who raise their right arms to swear to protect our homeland deserve. It’s the honor of my life to serve our great country alongside the Airmen of our @usairforce and our brothers and sisters across the @DeptofDefense.
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Your @USAirForce knows it takes #AirSuperiority to win in any fight. The F-47 is a true difference maker that puts any adversary on notice. Here is everything to know about the world’s first 6th-generation fighter jet:.
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As most of us head into the weekend, I want to thank our U-2, RC-135 & RPA crews who are tirelessly providing unrivaled ISR support for @USNorthernCmd at the border to restore sovereignty and protect American communities…Stay safe and thank you! @PeteHegseth @SeanParnellATSD
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Also, the number pays tribute to the founding year of our incredible @usairforce, while also recognizing the 47th @POTUS’s pivotal support for the development of the world’s FIRST sixth-generation fighter (2/2).
The F-47 designation was chosen in consultation with @secdef & carries multiple significant meanings. It honors the legacy of the P-47, whose contributions to air superiority during WW2 remain historic (1/2).
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Big thanks to @SecDef for spending time with our @USAirForce senior leaders this morning. This team is fired up and dialed in to deliver the weapon systems and warfighters that our nation deserves! #PeaceThroughStrength
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No other service can match what our @usairforce delivers…Effects anywhere on the globe, at any scale, on minimal notice!
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If you’re going to go up against us, you’re going to lose. That’s what the F-47 represents💪🏼🇺🇸.
"This F-47 is going to enable us to have the continued dominance that frankly the nation relies upon." . Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin explained the importance of President Trump's announcement of the new F-47 fighter jet on Friday's "National Report." @OfficialCSAF
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I just announced huge news for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft program here at #AFAColorado…the prototypes built by @GeneralAtomics and @AndurilTech are officially the first unmanned aircraft with a fighter jet designation! 1/3
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Congratulations, @wyatt_hendrick!.
Wyatt Hendrickson — a second lieutenant in the @usairforce — salutes President Donald J. Trump after winning an @NCAAWrestling national championship 🇺🇸
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A strong national defense is not a luxury – it is a necessity. Our Airmen train daily. They stand honed and ready, empowering @POTUS with clear options to deter, defeat, or crush any challenge.
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Readiness is a mindset. And our @usairforce stands ready 24/7, 365 to defend the homeland and to defeat any threat. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Huge win! With @AETCommand’s innovative new pilot training model, we’re on track to produce 1,500 pilots a year by 2027—an increase of 200 aviators annually! Our pilots are the finest in the world & these changes guarantee they keep getting the absolute best training available.
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There is a clear and present danger in the Pacific. That’s why our @usairforce has 16 aircraft, including 12 F-16s, and around 450 Airmen training alongside our allies as part of Balikatan ‘25. While the Chinese have clients, we have true partners and there’s a huge difference!.
BALIKATAN 25 KICKOFF! . Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines aimed at reinforcing our alliance, enhancing our joint capabilities and showcasing our dedication to regional security.
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Airmen all over the globe are ready to meet our new Secretary and show him firsthand how we defend the homeland and uniquely deter threats 24/7, 365…Congratulations, Mr. Secretary!.
Congratulations to Troy Meink on his confirmation in the Senate as the next Secretary of the Air Force. Your leadership is exactly what we need to refocus the Department of Defense on its core mission—lethality, readiness, and putting the warfighter first
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Go behind the scenes of our new @usairforce recruiting commercial premiering on YouTube tonight during the @ncaa #MFinalFour 🏀…Right now our delayed entry recruiting numbers (14,400+) are the best in 15 years but we must keep the momentum going!
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All eyes will be on the Indo-Pacific this summer! A supercharged Mobility Guardian will provide the airlift, refueling and ground support for our Department-Level Exercise series, which includes Resolute Force Pacific -- @PACAF’s largest @usairforce contingency exercise ever!
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Close air support. Precision strike. Armed ISR. The Skyraider II gives us more options to offer @POTUS & @secdef…The first delivery last week marked the start of a new era & it will enable us to create additional dilemmas for our adversaries across the spectrum of armed conflict.
Introducing the all-new OA-1K Skyraider II! .This innovative airframe is a game changer. Cost-effective and highly adaptable across various conflict scenarios, it is ready to support @usairforce, Special Operations Command and joint forces.
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Our @Secdef has been crystal clear about the priorities for our @DeptofDefense: reviving warrior ethos, rebuilding the military, reestablishing deterrence. The @usairforce is all in & I got the chance to talk about warrior ethos today at @af_academy with 1000s of Airmen!
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Operating U-2s, RC-135s and RQ-4s, our aircrews have completed 570+ flight-hours over the southern border, providing valuable intelligence on transnational criminal organizations, drug and human trafficking activity, and illegal mass migration. We’ll always protect the homeland.
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Great discussion yesterday with Maj Gen @TimoHerranen about opportunities to deepen @USAirForce and @FinnishAirForce cooperation. Continuing to expand our partnership with Finland will advance shared defense priorities and strengthen the @NATO Alliance. @HQUSAFEAFAF @US_EUCOM
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From rapid response to decisive victory, America’s @USAirForce is poised and ready to smack down any threat… that’s our job and we excel at it.
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Airmen are on constant alert against threats to our Nation and our @usairforce will have a significant role in supporting @POTUS’s Golden Dome for America…Defending the Homeland is our #1 priority!.
BREAKING: @POTUS announces that he has officially selected an architecture for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield. "Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world."
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They are heroes — it is that simple. Our Airmen kept the Middle East from boiling over that night. Had Iran’s salvo succeeded, it would have changed everything. We own the skies!.
We couldn't start this week off without recognizing some of our battle-tested warfighters! Their rapid response in the largest air-to-air engagement in over 50 years has not gone unnoticed. earning them Distinguished Flying Cross honors. 👇.
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Good luck and Godspeed to U.S. Air Force Major Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, the pilot taking her crew to the International @Space_Station tonight! @Astro_Ayers.
Let's take a trip to the @Space_Station! 🚀 Thanks for joining us for this evening's #Crew10 launch, scheduled to lift off from @NASAKennedy at 7:03pm ET (2303 UTC). Share your questions with #AskNASA and we'll answer a few on stream!
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@DeptofDefense Translation to plain English: the most badass Air Force in the world is about to get even more lethal. Our #1 job is putting warheads on foreheads! 3/3.
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"Our job at the Defense Department … is to build an alliance so robust that both the reality and the perception of deterrence is real and ongoing so that the Communist Chinese don't take the aggressive action that some have contemplated they will.” -@SecDef
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We are America’s eyes in the skies watching our Southern Border to protect the homeland in support of @USNorthernCmd and our interagency partners within @DHSgov and @CBP…Our ISR pros never blink!.
Additional active-duty military members will soon deploy to enhance @DHSgov and @CBP efforts to maintain security at the #SouthernBorder. Read more here:
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Ahead of @secdef’s crucial visit, Airmen trained Panama's National Aeronaval Service to better protect the $270B in trade flowing through the Panama Canal. This vital mission countered China’s malign influence & grew economic stability in our hemisphere. @AFSOUTH @DeptofDefense
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Airmen are boots on the ground in Thailand providing critical support after the earthquake. Our Special Ops Air Commandos rapidly responded with specialized mobility aircraft & delivered Special Tactics Airmen & Pararescuemen to provide top-notch medical care & rescue expertise.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighboring countries on March 28, 2025.
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As China continues its unprecedented military buildup, we will continue to become even more integrated with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific to deter, defend, and, if necessary, defeat aggression…This pivotal exercise is just getting started!.
COPE THUNDER 2025 | The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) will join forces for this year's first iteration of Cope Thunder Philippines from April 7-18, 2025 at various PAF bases within Northern Luzon.
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The team at Kadena is at the tip of the spear in the Indo-Pacific. Air superiority. Aerial refueling. Airborne warning and control. Search and rescue. Special Operations. Alongside our allies and partners, our Airmen there project decisive airpower to ensure regional security.
U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, along with U.S. Army Patriot missile batteries line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025.
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This weekend our @secdef stated the US will ensure “robust, ready and credible deterrence” in the Asia-Pacific, including across the Taiwan Strait -- that is exactly what these ardent patriots do every single day! Nobody is more ready or more capable! #WeOwnTheSkies.
🛡️ Secretary Hegseth’s Indo-Pacific visit highlighted his direct support for Airmen and Guardians who live the #WarriorEthos daily. His engagement reinforced trust, readiness, and resolve at every level. @INDOPACOM .#USMilitary #IndoPacific
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Here we go! Jumping into the world of X excited to highlight the unstoppable Airmen who are out there every day deterring threats & defending our homeland. Stay tuned for more American #Airpower!
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Thank you @POTUS for visiting and recognizing these amazing Airmen serving downrange! For months these warriors have proven they won’t hesitate to defend American lives and assets, to deter attacks against civilians and our regional partners, and to protect freedom of navigation.
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Strap in! @Netflix is bringing the Airpower straight to your living room on May 23rd!.
Thrill incoming! ⚡️. “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds" takes you behind the scenes with the legendary squadron. Witness the precision, dedication, and heart-pounding action as the @afthunderbirds prepare to dominate the skies. Only on @Netflix, May 23rd.
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We need more of this! Our @af_academy tested the entire Cadet Wing on key warfighting skills during CULEX, a first of its kind event hammering home warrior ethos in below freezing temps with 60 MPH winds. The team traversed 222,800+ total miles or 56 miles per cadet…Get some!.
���️ 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐗. Watch as our cadets push their limits in a high-intensity, simulated combat environment, honing mission-critical skills like land navigation, casualty care and active threat response. 💥. Here we forge #WarfightersToWin!. #Readiness #Lethality #USAFA
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"The future of deterrence…for this nation truly does reside in this room. It's our airpower, the next generation of it and our ability to project it that will be the decisive factor in whether or not we truly deter our peer [adversaries] of the 21st century.” -@secdef.
NEWS: @SecDef Says Air, Space Forces Key to Deterring, Engaging in Future Conflicts.
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✅ Record numbers for recruiting.✅ Moving out on F-47 & securing future air dominance.✅ Rapid Executive Order implementation.✅ Updating standards & increasing accountability.✅ Securing our nation's borders.✅ Continuous strikes against Iran-backed Houthis.
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Welcome back to the most lethal Air Force the world has ever know, Secretary Meink! Our @usairforce is ready to move out in support of your vision!.
Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink was sworn in today, May 16, 2025. “I am humbled and excited to be the 27th Secretary of the Air Force. I’d like to thank President Trump for the chance to work for our Total Force Airmen & Guardians supporting our Nation’s defense.”
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History touched down in Japan last week. Our B-1s arrived at Misawa Air Base for the first-ever Bomber Task Force deployment to the country. With our powerful allies, we stand ready to deliver #PeaceThroughStrength and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific.
🛫 B-1Bs from #BTF25-2 arrived at @TeamMisawa, training alongside Allies to strengthen regional security & readiness. One team. Shared mission. Global reach. #IndoPacificReady #AlliesAndPartners #Airpower @INDOPACOM @DyessAFBase
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Had a great meeting with @secdef yesterday afternoon discussing the F-47 and the NGAD Family of Systems…Big news coming this week on Collaborative Combat Aircraft!.
📺 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel, talks to AFA CEO Lt. Gen. Burt Field about the importance of the F-47 to air superiority. MORE:
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Hope you enjoyed it @CharlesHurt!…Any volunteers for the next @AFThunderbirds ride?.
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The evolving character of war privileges speed, tempo, agility, flexibility, responsiveness, and precise lethality. These attributes define our @usairforce, allowing us to buy time and space for the Joint Force in a way no other service can in order to prevent a fait accompli.
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We rely a lot on these amazing Airmen as our @usairforce owns 2/3 of the nuclear triad and 3/4 of the nation’s nuclear command, control and communications…These patriots help us establish deterrence daily!.
No second chances when it comes to nuclear security. CRF Airmen from F.E. Warren, Minot, and Malmstrom recently honed their lethality during the annual Nuclear Convoy Course — ready to defend with discipline and force! . @AFGlobalStrike .@usairforce
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Just arrived at the Capitol to testify on how we're rebuilding our @usairforce & reestablishing deterrence to meet the moment. From the Pacific to the Middle East to our Southern Border, I’m honored to represent the 677K Airmen serving our Nation! Watch:.
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Receiving a Mission Design Series designation is a big step in the military aviation world…this demonstrates incredible progress toward the @DeptofDefense’s charge to match threats to capabilities. 2/3.
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Honored to represent all Airmen tonight at @POTUS’s Joint Address to Congress alongside my fellow Joint Chiefs of Staff…Headed to the Capitol now!.
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.@Newsweek’s B-52, B-2 & B-1 episodes showcase the lethality of our aircraft and the expertise of the Airmen who operate and maintain them. Our @usairforce is fully committed to providing the robust deterrence needed for @POTUS’s vision of achieving Peace through Strength.
The B-1 is built for one thing: speed. With four afterburning engines and swing wings, it’s the only U.S. bomber that flies like a fighter. But it’s not just speed — it hauls the largest conventional payload in the U.S. arsenal. Behind it all are the airmen who load the bombs
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These Airmen are killing it! @cmsaf_official and I visited them on Tinian last year and we saw firsthand the incredible work they’re doing to boost deterrence, expand our Agile Combat Employment options, and make sure we’re ready to rapidly generate combat power if needed.
Engineers are on track to finish clearing vegetation from an airfield on Tinian in Guam by May, paving the way for the restoration of at least two of its four World War II-era runways, according to the Air Force. (from @sethrobson1)
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While our sister services patrol the ground, the @USAirForce patrols the skies…we've conducted nearly 50 reconnaissance flights and counting with U-2s, RC-135s, and MQ-4s in support of @USNorthernCmd.
NEWS: @SecDef Hegseth Gives Order to Enhance Military Mission at Southern Border.
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We must keep turning innovative ideas into reality…This includes investing in modern technologies and rapidly transitioning them to the warfighter!.
The Department of the @usairforce’s Innovation Enterprise is dedicated to enhancing the U.S. industrial base and fast-tracking the transition of cutting-edge technologies into operational readiness.
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On #MedalOfHonorDay, we honor the courage, sacrifice, & selflessness of heroes like MSgt John Chapman who gave his life to save his teammates in Afghanistan in 2002. We are forever grateful to MSgt Chapman & all who have earned this distinguished honor. Your legacy inspires us.
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Big wins from our @USAirForce Exercise #BambooEagle! Over 10,000 @DeptofDefense, @RCAF_ARC, @RoyalAirForce, & @AusAirForce service members, 175+ aircraft, & 15+ locations demonstrating real readiness at scale. This is #PeaceThroughStrength! #Airpower
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The global F-35 fleet surpassed a major milestone! Thanks to every Airman who contributed to this success – your work ensures the US and our allies will continue to #OwnTheSky! #Airpower.
Milestone Alert! 🏆. The F-35 Lightning II has officially logged one million flight hours!. This impressive milestone spans both testing and operational missions across all 16 services currently flying the F-35. It also underscores the aircraft’s proven performance, remarkable
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We face an ever-changing strategic security environment. We must keep up with the rapid pace of change and recognize how to exploit it. That’s why we’re developing our @usairforce to deliver cross-functional, lethal combat capabilities to match the threats we face.
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Train as a team. Deploy as a team. Fight as a team. Come home as a team. It’s simple. Our Air Task Forces are the building blocks to the future way we’ll send out warfighters downrange.
Our 11th Air Task Force just flexed their muscle by providing command and control and base operating support-integration capabilities to the 51st Fighter Wing and the 36th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise Freedom Shield. 👇.
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Watch live: Honored to lead a toast to the Doolittle Raiders at @AFA_Air_Space’s annual ceremony. These brave Airmen showed the world we would fight in our adversary’s backyard. We remember them with pride and stand ready to do the same today.
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The aircrews who fought so bravely to defend freedom and defeat tyranny forged our @usairforce and left an undeniable mark on history. These heroes literally helped to save the World from evil and destruction. Today, Airmen everywhere strive to uphold their legacy!
Today we honor the courage, sacrifice and determination of the Allied forces that brought an end to World War II in Europe on May 8th, 1945.
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Readiness is a mindset and the 6th Airlift Squadron lives it! These Airmen exemplify what it means to stay mission-ready and deliver when it matters most. anywhere, anytime!.
The 6th Airlift Squadron proved they're always ready! 🛫. For six consecutive months, the 6th AS was the most heavily tasked C-17 Globemaster III squadron in the Air Force. Find out what they did here! ⬇️.
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Training. Trust. Teamwork. Side by side with our ROKAF Allies. We go together!🇺🇸🇰🇷#KatchiKapshida.
Regular training between U.S. and ROK bombers and fighters, especially fifth generation aircraft, helps maintain the U.S. and ROK robust combined readiness posture and strengthens aircrew familiarization with the local airspace.
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Our Airmen & aircraft are flying deportation flights for illegal aliens who have been processed for removal…America’s Air Force offers the flexibility to surge at any time to do whatever our nation requires!.
It is an honor to meet with service members supporting #jointtaskforcesouthernguard .These warriors are directly supporting the apprehension and deportation of dangerous illegal aliens. We cannot thank them or their families enough.
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Spoke with @BreakingDefense's @michaeldmarrow today on how the changing character of war privileges traits inherent to our @usairforce. We’re FAST, AGILE, & LETHAL. We’re also poised to deliver rapid, decisive blows and reposition quickly for the next fight like nobody else!
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Our Airmen in @CENTCOM have taken a dynamic and dangerous environment and kept it from exploding into a larger war…They’ve been doing that every single day!.
BIRD OF PREY. A @usairforce F-15E Strike Eagle conducts combat air patrols over the @CENTCOM area of responsibility. The F-15E helps defend U.S. interests, promote security and deter regional aggression.
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