Mountain Home public schools get upgrades thanks to DCIP grant

The Defense Communities Infrastructure Program (DCIP) approved a grant for tile and upgrade projects within the Elmore County School District, Mar. 22-26, in Mountain Home, Idaho.

428th FS finishes Red Flag 21-2, adapts to new challenges

The Buccaneers from the 428th Fighter Squadron Peace Carvin V recently participated in Red Flag 21-2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag allows for joint interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and partnered nations providing an opportunity to plan and work together to achieve mission

Stephensen Family tours Stephensen Elementary

On, April 22, 2021, Mark Stephensen II, Kristen Rathbun, and Kyler Stephensen toured Stephensen Elementary, with school principal, Phillip McCluskey as their tour guide. The school was named after their late father, Col. Mark L. Stephensen, a U.S. Air Force pilot who was shot down during the Vietnam

Fighter Squadrons compete in the Quarterly Load Crew Competition

Republic of Singapore Air Force load crew members from the 428th Fighter Squadron (FS) pose for a photo, April 16, 2021, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Three teams from three different FS’s competed in the Quarterly Load Competition, a contest that tests the skills and efficiency of a

389th FS Airmen aid injured drivers in Las Vegas

“Our driver, Staff Sgt. Briones, exclaimed, ‘Oh my God there’s been an accident,’” said Tech Sgt. Christopher Knaus, 389th Fighter Squadron weapons load crew chief. “I looked up and saw three cars had just collided in front of us, creating almost a perfect triangle. Reacting quickly and safely,

Idaho State Representative visit MHAFB

U.S. Air Force Rolls Out New Mission Statement

PENTAGON, Virginia – The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … Airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities that Airpower provides to the nation and joint operations.The ability to fight and win with Airpower