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  • A 389th Fighter Squadron aircrew member pulling in his anchor to prep from sea extraction, Aug. 06, 2019 at C.J. Strike Reservoir, Idaho. Aircrew have multiple tools such as reflectors and strobe lights that can be used to signal other ships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Antwain L. Hanks)

    SERE: learning to survive at sea

    To develop these skills necessary to stay alive, aircrew from the 389th and 391st Fighter Squadrons attended water survival training taught by SERE specialists Staff Sgt. David Chorpenning and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Emkey.
  • Col. Thomas Palmer, 366th Fighter Wing chief of staff, kisses his daughter's cheek, Aug. 2, 2019 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Palmer flew his last flight within an F-15E before retiring from the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eric Brown)

    PA for a day: covering Col. Palmer’s fini-flight

    The mission I participated in with PA is something that will be carried with a member of the Air Force for the rest of his life. It was a special day for the Gunfighters - Col. Thomas Palmer, 366th Fighter Wing chief of staff, flew his final flight with the F-15E Strike Eagle and retired from the U.S. Air Force in high honors while family and friends celebrated the conclusion of his service.
  • Many people know March as Women’s History Month. Far fewer people know every August 26th is Women’s Equality Day.

    Gunfighter reflects on Women’s Equality Day

    Many people know March as Women’s History Month. Far fewer people know every August 26th is Women’s Equality Day. On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was put into effect by U.S. Secretary Bainbridge Colby. The 19th Amendment gave all women citizens the right to vote in all American elections.
  • Kelly Gray, 366th Fighter Wing catholic religious coordinator, leads children in a song and dance during Vacation Bible School (VBS) August 6, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. VBS is an annual event put on for youth to grow their faith and strengthen community relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)

    Vacation Bible School: growing faith and community

    Few things are more pure than a child’s smile, more infectious than an uncontrollable laugh, or more important than a good friend. Each summer these smiles, laughter and friends can be found at Vacation Bible School (VBS). The Liberty Chapel hosted VBS this week, Aug. 5-9, 2019, for over 110 youth.
  • The Gunfighter Sexual Assault Response team implemented a Department of Defense-wide sexual assault reporting system August 5th, 2019. The Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) program gives victims of sexual assault who are making a restricted report an opportunity to anonymously enter suspect information into its database. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Tyrell

    366th FW SARC launches CATCH program

    The Gunfighter Sexual Assault Response team implemented a Department of Defense-wide sexual assault reporting system August 5th, 2019. The Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) program gives victims of sexual assault who are making a restricted report an opportunity to anonymously enter suspect information into its database.
  • Staff Sgt. Timothy Chouinard, 391st Fighter Squadron, weapopns load crew chief, directs a loading process for an F-15E Strike Eagleduring the Adaptive Basing exercise July 17, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base. This training was done in order for the fighter squadrons to sharpen their Adaptive Basing strategies, enhancing it's potential down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrell Hall)

    Agile, Mobile: MHAFB adaptive basing training

    MHAFB conducted an adaptive basing exercise July 17th, 2019, in order to Spark innovation by finding new and versatile methods for air operations. The Gunfighter team practiced adaptive basing strategies by constructing a training exercise and utilizing a simulated air strip to optimize their training.
  • Senior Airman Jordan Jones, 726th Air Control Squadron radio frequency (RF) transmission systems technician, briefs visiting family members of the 726th ACS about his job July 16, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Jones’s job is maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing deployable communication equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman JaNae Capuno)

    726th ACS Airman lives up to Hardrock title: exemplifies excellence

    Jones is a radio frequency (RF) transmission systems technician who maintains, troubleshoots and repairs deployable communication equipment. It’s his job to make sure communications are working for radio operators and combat communications Airmen.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Miles Swammi, 726th ACS radar systems technician, affixes a filter onto a Ground Mulitband Terminal (GMT) during a 726th Air Control Squadron Hardrock Exercise 19-2 July 16th, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The filter helps to soak water from the internel gear of the GMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrell Hall)

    726th ACS prime communication capabilities

    The 726th Air Control Squadron employed mobilization training by setting up communication equipment at the Mobile Operating Air Base (MOAB) for the 726th ACS Hardrock Exercise 19-2 July, 2019. To ensure communication capabilities, the 726th ACS focused on quickly and efficiently establishing Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) systems, satellite relays and short range communication equipment.
  • A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 726th Air Control Squadron scans the perimeter of the Mobile Operating Air Base (MOAB) during Hardrock Exercise 19-2, July 16, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Base, Idaho. The exercise was in a simulated deployed location where the base was built from the ground up and took control of the airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)

    726th ACS exercise enhances readiness, rapid global mobility, builds leaders

    On the outskirts of base, a dirt road strays away from the comforts of civilization and deeper into the high desert. Luckily, the Air Force doesn’t need comfort or civilization to operate. The 726th Air Control Squadron refined their adaptive basing capabilities during Hardrock Exercise 19-2, July 9-19, 2019, at the Mobile Operating Air Base (MOAB) within Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
  • Airman 1st Class Everett Graham, 726th Air Control Squadron power production journeyman, takes inventory on a Medium Tactical Vehicle in preparation for an exercise July 9, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The 726th ACS Conducts deployment exercises in order to increase their mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)

    The 726th ACS ensures mission readiness

    The 726th Air Control Squadron focuses on accuracy and accountability during the preparation for their deployment exercise. As the Airmen in the 726th ACS prepare vehicles for an exercise, their training serves to decrease mission obstacles and increase mobile efficiency down range.
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