April 3, 2025 “Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Velasquez, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron physical security noncommissioned officer in charge, led a project that massively overhauled the vehicle search area at the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, March 31, 2025, reducing commercial vehicle screening
April 1, 2025 US, partner nations prioritize international PME for global security “The U.S. plays a critical role in integrating with global partners and allies to build toward a collective and enduring vision for security, stability, and prosperity – and that begins with a strong and empowered enlisted corps,” said Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, 9 AF (AFCENT) command chief.
March 24, 2025 Chiefs Summit tackles international PME advancements in CENTCOM Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief, hosted Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force equivalents from three partner nations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR) and the U.S. Air National Guard for a Chiefs Summit in February at
March 3, 2025 AFCENT Annual Awards 2024 Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) announced the recipients of the 2024 AFCENT level Annual Awards. The accomplishments of these professionals demonstrate their expertise, leadership and commitment to the Air Force mission.
Feb. 22, 2025 AFCENT Airmen recognized for outstanding service, awarded Meritorious Unit Headquarters Air Combat Command recently awarded Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central) with the Meritorious Unit Award, recognizing Airmen for their outstanding service during numerous Middle East operations from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, showcasing their skill in air combat, coalition
Feb. 20, 2025 U.S. Strategic Bombers soar across Arabian Peninsula U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility this week, flying multiple missions over the Arabian Peninsula and Red Sea without landing, as part of U.S. Strategic
Feb. 13, 2025 Third Annual Theater Space Forum boosts collaboration U.S. Space Forces - Central recently hosted the third annual U.S. Central Command Theater Space Forum, February 4-6, bringing together a record number of over 150 space experts from all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, multiple combatant commands, and partner nations
Jan. 29, 2025 AFCENT leads Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment model U.S. Air Forces Central launched Operation Agile Spartan 2025.1, January 26, across the Arabian Peninsula to evaluate the U.S. Air Force’s ability to react and respond to threats as a unified Coalition force from dispersed locations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Jan. 10, 2025 Chief Wiener reflects leading up to 180 days as AFCENT command chief Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, who was promoted to the position of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, in July 2024, challenges the next generation of Airmen in personal and professional development.
Jan. 10, 2025 AFCENT Command Chief responds to DEOCS The Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Command Chief held a series of AFCENT tier-based enlisted all-calls at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 19.