Admiral Tidd Takes Command of Southcom

Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd took command of U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony at Southcom's headquarters here today, succeeding Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, who is retiring after four decades of service.Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the chairman of

Vipers of '91: Hill's F-16s at war

When the Gulf War began, the footage of precision weaponry striking Iraqi government buildings, military installations, and tanks impressed the nation. Laser guided bombs and high speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs), carried by the new stealthy F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-111 Aardvark caught the

Desert Storm: Chief reflects

On Jan. 16, 1991, a coalition of aircraft led the largest air campaign since World War II. More than 60,830 airmen deployed in support of what began as Desert Shield and ended as Desert Storm.For many airmen Desert Storm was their first experience of war."Once it started, it became real," said Chief

25 years after The Storm

It was a clear, dark night over Baghdad.An invisible predator slipped through the enemy's defenses and locked onto its prey with laser-guided precision.With a press of a button, Operation Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm.The 2,000 pound bomb soared through the night sky toward its target

OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM

On the morning of August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait. In less than four hours, Iraqi forces occupied the capital, Kuwait City, and Saddam Hussein soon annexed the country as the nineteenth province of Iraq. In response, the U.S government initiated Operation Desert Shield on August 6 to

Honduran, U.S. forces conduct joint jump training

183rd Air Operations Group activates - mission well under way

The 183rd Air Operations Group was honored in a ceremony that recognized the group's official activation at the 183rd Fighter Wing, Springfield Capital Airport on Jan. 10.Maj. Gen. Richard J. Hayes, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, presided over the ceremony that included nearly

From air to ground, RPAs partner with JTACs to accomplish mission objectives

As we enter 2016, the demand for remotely piloted aircraft in conflict areas around the world continues to rise, and with it, the misconceptions about this unique capability are on the rise.In a time of budget cuts, manning shortages and tough decision making, achieving the maximum impact on the

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Pentagon announces changes to military decorations, awards program

The Pentagon has made a number of changes to the military decorations and awards program to ensure service members receive appropriate recognition of their actions, according to a statement released Jan. 7.The changes come after a long and deliberate review, a defense official told reporters in a