Mountain Home Air Force Base

Gunfighters in Action

MHAFB Ceremonial Guardsmen train with USAF Honor Guard

Staff Sgt. Mark Zajac, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman training flight instructor, salutes during the playing of taps Dec. 7, 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard held a ceremonial guardsman training course Dec. 3-12 to help the base honor guard maintain their skills during multiple member sequence training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)

Airmen receive cookies for holiday season

Gunfighter spouses bag cookies for Airmen living in the dorms during the holiday season December 10, 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The cookies give Airmen a taste of home away from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicholas Swift)

First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” EA-18G Growler pilot, stands on the flightline after completing his first combat flight Nov. 19, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Navy Growler on a combat mission. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Gunfighter Innovation empowers Airmen to 'take flight'

Photo illustration courtesy of the Air Force Research Lab, Air Force 2030 Initiative.

In-depth training that Airmen receive on-station improves baseline skills learned in technical training and enables them to be more effective contributors to the mission down-range.

MHAFB Airmen exercise deployment readiness

Airman 1st Class Daniel Salvador 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator hammers a stake while assisting his team in assembling a tent during a readiness exercise November 6, 2018 at Mountain Home Air Force Base. Working with other squadrons during exercises helps build a relationship of understanding when the squadrons must work together in real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey Bivens)

Image of C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters SGT Penny and SGT Lambeth prepare to drop GPS-guided cargo from a C-130J at Saylor Creek Range, Idaho, Nov. 1, 2018. The cargo uses a joint-precision aero-delivery system that guides it to a programmed destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alaysia Berry)

RAAF C-130J crews train at MHAFB

C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters SGT Penny and SGT Lambeth prepare to drop GPS-guided cargo from a C-130J at Saylor Creek Range, Idaho, Nov. 1, 2018. The cargo uses a joint-precision aero-delivery system that guides it to a programmed destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alaysia Berry)

366th LRS ensures deployment readiness

Members of the 391st Fighter Squadron deploy to Southwest Asia in October 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Approximately 300 members deployed in support of real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno)

Youth Program hosts Lights on Afterschool Rally

The Youth Center at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, held a Lights on Afterschool Rally, Oct. 24, 2018. The rally focused on celebrating the achievements of after school students, and to draw attention to the need for more after school programs. (Courtesy Photo)

726th Air Control Squadron returns from deployment

An Airman from the 726th Air Control Squadron returns from deployment and holds his child, October 27, 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. 120 Airmen from the 726th ACS deployed with mission of supporting communication between air craft and ground units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrell Hall)

Image of Members of the 389th Fighter Squadron lift a munition to take to their jet during a weapons loading competition, Oct. 18, 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The purpose of the competition is to simulate pressures of a deployed environment and instill pride and morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alaysia Berry)

Gunfighter load competition: Gunfighter Airman shares his experience

Members of the 389th Fighter Squadron lift a munition to take to their jet during a weapons loading competition, Oct. 18, 2018, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The purpose of the competition is to simulate pressures of a deployed environment and instill pride and morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alaysia Berry)