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  • Press Release: 23rd Wing mourns loss of Airman

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Jordan, a 28-year-old airman assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron out of Moody Air Force Base, was pronounced dead during his deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 17, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Chamorro Standard Time.Senior Airman Jordan was

  • Ready Tiger 24-1: Airmen provide base defense at FOS

    When operating across vast regions with limited infrastructure, the Air Force must adapt and find creative ways to complete Air Tasking Orders. To combat the tyranny of distance, smaller teams disperse to forward operating sites (FOS) and contingency locations (CL), establishing bases and airfields

  • Ready Tiger 24-1 tests CSAR operational reach

    In the hazy hours of dusk, a 10-man pararescue team jumps from an HC-130J Combat King II into the unknown. Their objective is to retrieve an isolated Airman behind enemy lines and render lifesaving medical care - all while evading detection and capture.

  • Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

    In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees

  • Ready Tiger 24-1: MCA enables combat airpower at CL Perry-Houston

    To reduce military presence in a theater of operations, small teams of Air Force specialists establish expeditionary air bases at dispersed locations. The MCA concept plays a key role, requiring Airmen to take on additional responsibilities beyond their usual duties, enabling a smaller footprint.

  • Ready Tiger 24-1: Airmen demonstrate the importance of BOS-I

    In the intricacies of military operations, collaborative efforts behind the scenes are essential to ensuring success. Among strategic planning and tactical maneuvers, the Base Operating Support-Integrator (BOS-I) emerges as a crucial player, facilitating frontline warriors' readiness and empowerment

  • Ready Tiger 24-1: Multi-unit communications provide C2 capabilities

    The 23rd Communications Squadron, 51st Combat Communications Squadron, and 52nd Combat Communications Squadron provided command and control (C2) capabilities for Exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 at dispersed locations in a simulated Indo-Pacific region, April 8-18, 2024.