An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, during an aerial refueling mission, April 22, 2025. The 4th FW maintains combat-ready forces capable of deploying worldwide on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Airpower extended: 459th ARW refuels 4th FW

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, conducted an aerial refueling mission in support of the 4th Fighter Wing, April 22, 2025. The mission included preflight preparations, in-flight boom operations, and the refueling of

Dr. Sarah A. Barksdale, the 316th Wing historian, introduces Dr. Brendan Mulvaney, the director of the Department of the Air Force China Aerospace Studies Institute, during the Understanding China’s Aerospace event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 21, 2025. The event highlighted current trends and developments in China’s military strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S.-China military analyst details strategic differences, warns of long...

China’s ability to execute long-term strategic goals through a state-controlled system — vastly different from the United States — is accelerating the modernization of its military and technological capabilities, according to Brendan Mulvaney, China

Col. Angela Ochoa, 89th Airlift Wing commander, assists honorary commanders and Andrews Ambassadors with operating a virtual reality headset during an Honorary Commander immersion tour of the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 8, 2025. Attendees received a one-of-a-kind mission brief, a hands-on virtual reality headset experience walking through our aircraft, and toured a C-37 and C-40 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)

From the flight line to command modules: Civic leaders go behind the sce...

The 89th Airlift Wing welcomed local civic leaders for an immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, April 8, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden, noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound cargo with the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, speaks with Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, during a tour of Base Supply at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 9, 2025. Haselden was recognized as part of the “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” program for his role in high-priority cargo movements supporting national-level missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden, noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound cargo with the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is recognized for his leadership and mission impact, April 9, 2025. As part of the 316th Wing’s “Winnin’