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TUE 11 MAR 25
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 In Dec 2024, the 801 RHTS hosted members of the RCAF at Tyndall AFB, Florida, for an immersive RDR course. The joint team swiftly repaired damaged airstrips, ensuring critical air assets remained mission-ready. The course reinforced interoperability, strengthened partnerships, and enhanced both nations’ ability to sustain combat operations. Watch the USAF and RCAF in action here.
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Strengthening Pacific Partnerships
Article by HAF/A4C Strategic Communications
From 27-31 Jan, 83 engineers from the USAF, JASDF, and RAAF participated in a Joint Engineer Operations Course at JBPHH, Hawaii. The course centered around the importance of interoperability, crisis response, and regional security challenges in the Indo-Pacific theater through expert-led discussions and hands-on exercises.
Bare Base Beddown
CE Weekly Submission by Major Jonathan M Huffman
Article by Space Launch Delta 45
The 45 CES partnered with the 202 RHS for Operation BEEFY BEDDOWN, a four-day exercise at Camp Blanding, Florida, focused on setting up and sustaining a bare base for military operations. Overcoming torrential rain and equipment malfunctions, Airmen successfully assembled shelter systems, repaired airfields, and installed aircraft arresting systems, gaining critical hands-on experience in rapid base beddown and recovery.
Taming the Bullworm
Article by 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs
The 90 CES EOD team faced freezing temperatures and 50 mph winds during Operation Wyoming Bullworm, a week-long exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, designed to sharpen operational capabilities in foreign environments. The exercise tested EOD Airmen’s ability to identify, disarm, and dispose of mock munitions in extreme conditions, preparing for real-world missions wherever duty calls.
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DID YOU KNOW?
 The AFWERX Spark Refinery is a premier "Innovation Accelerator," established to equip Airmen and Guardian innovators with entrepreneurial training and access to the DOD’s cutting-edge ecosystem. By offering a curated "lean startup" curriculum and fostering strategic partnerships, the Refinery enables innovators to bring their ideas to life and develop and refine grassroots project prototypes. Its mission is to ensure the right operational capabilities are adopted into the larger force. To learn more about how the Refinery is accelerating innovation or to submit a project idea for consideration, visit the AFWERX Spark Refinery website.
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2025 AFA Warfare Symposium
Article by DOD News
At the 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium, CSAF Gen Allvin highlighted progress on SecDef Hegseth’s priorities—restoring the warrior ethos, strengthening deterrence, and optimizing lethality by reducing excess infrastructure—while advancing modernization and surpassing recruiting goals. He emphasized the need for increased combat readiness, human-machine integration, and sustaining air superiority amid evolving threats.
 Introducing the Next Generation of Air Superiority
Article by Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
The USAF designated two Mission Design Series prototypes within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The YFQ-42A and the YFQ-44A represent the first in a new generation of uncrewed fighter aircraft designed for autonomous operations and crewed-uncrewed teaming in contested environments to further solidify US air superiority.
 NATO Forces Rule the Sky
Article by US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs
USAFE Airmen and air forces from Romania, Croatia, and Bulgaria teamed up during ONYX CROSS, a Bomber Task Force mission focused on enhancing joint combat tactics and interoperability amongst Allied and partner nations. The mission involved B-52 bombers executing advanced simulations and dynamic targeting, supported by allied fighter jets like F-16s, Rafales, and MiG-29s, reinforcing collective deterrence and stability across the Euro-Atlantic region.
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Spark Tank Pioneering the Future
Article by Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Administration and Management
Finalists of the 2025 Spark Tank competition—the DAF’s premier campaign to accelerate innovations from proof of concept to reality—were recently announced, showcasing the ingenuity of Airmen and Guardians in enhancing military capabilities. Out of a record 441 total submissions, six cutting-edge ideas were selected to advance to the finals to be held in September 2025, where one will emerge on top. In addition, 10 semifinalist projects will advance through Project Holodeck for further development and potential implementation. From revolutionizing energy resilience with the Advanced Tactical Micro-Grid to enhancing aircraft maintenance training through Project Star Forge, these innovations tackle real-world challenges with bold, actionable solutions. With support from the AFWERX Refinery and Project Holodeck, finalists will refine their prototypes and compete for funding and sponsorship to bring their ideas to operational reality. Learn more about the innovative ideas pitched during Spark Tank 2025 here.
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Can You Fill in the Blank?
During power outages or security incidents, rapid situational awareness is crucial for maintaining base defense and operational effectiveness. One tool used for this purpose is the __________, a tethered aerial system that provides persistent overhead surveillance to enhance security and support emergency response efforts.
A) Surveillance Balloon
B) Fotokite
C) Long-Range Drone
D) Portable Surveillance Radar
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Article by HAF/A4C Strategic Communications
Today, we spotlight JBSA as a 2025 USAF finalist for the prestigious Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, showcasing its exceptional commitment to mission support, operational efficiency, and innovation. JBSA, the DOD’s largest joint base, excels in pioneering immersive training with cutting-edge simulators for cost-effective personnel readiness, as well as in leveraging advanced technologies like VisiNet and PSTrax for emergency response and inventory management. These forward-thinking innovations demonstrate JBSA's excellence-always mindset and its dedication to consistently setting a high bar for other joint bases across the USAF. Read more about JBSA here, and stay tuned for next week’s feature on JBLE, the other finalist.
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Career Field Education and Training Plan Updates
Career Field Education and Training Plans (CFETPs) are the cornerstone of civilian development. They include everything from career building blocks to functional training offered by AFIT, used to validate funding requests for training, and much more. We have CFETPs for both the Federal Wage System as well as the Professional and Administrative Occupational series. The most current CFETPs can be found on the Career Field Team SharePoint site or on AF e-Publishing.
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