Oct. 5, 2021 Mountain Home Air Force Base Tackles the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate The mission of the United States Air Force is airpower, anytime and anywhere. Airmen are expected to respond to situations around the world, even during a pandemic. By being fully vaccinated, service members maintain mission readiness without location restrictions. The United States military is
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 16, 2021 Boise Mayor, Lauren McLean, visits Mountain Home Air Force Base On Sept. 08, 2021, Boise Mayor, Lauren McLean, visited the base as part of the Orientation Flight Program. Civic leaders are selected only whenever the mission allows. The purpose of the program is to increase public understanding and support of weapon system, its mission, and its role in national
Sept. 15, 2021 Col. Ernesto DiVittorio tours 366th CES U.S. Air Force Col. Ernesto DiVittorio, 366th Fighter Wing commander at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, goes on a tour of the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Sept. 03, 2021. The goal of the tour, is to demonstrate 366th CES wartime readiness through simulations and exercises such as the
Sept. 14, 2021 Treasure Valley Partnership Tour The Treasure Valley Partnership pose for a group photo in front of the F-15E Static Display Sept. 9, 2021, on Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. With the capability to fight at low altitude, day
Sept. 10, 2021 Gunfighters at Pacific Iron 21 Gunfighters deployed in July and August for Operation Pacific Iron to develop a lethal, agile and resilient force posture while applying concepts such as; Agile Combat Employment, Dynamic Force Employment and Multi-capable Airmen.
Sept. 9, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.