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Blue Spader Weapons Squad Competition

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment competed in a battalion weapons squad competition at Fort Campbell, Ky., August 19, 2023. The competition consisted of a ruck march, stress shoot, obstacle course and a machine gun range.

Aug 25, 20231 min

BLUE: Episode 1 - More than a Game

The road to recovery is never-ending. Faced with a new normal, wounded warriors find out what it takes to push beyond their limits. BLUE is a new feature series that delves into the lives of Airmen through in-depth storytelling, with an unflinching look at issues facing today's Air Force.

Apr 10, 202327 min

BLUE: Episode 2 - From Ground to Air

The F-22 Raptor is one of the most advanced and intimidating jets in the U.S. Air Force's arsenal. But at the end of the day, the plane itself is little more than a tool. The Airmen who fix it, fuel it, and fly it make the Raptor a truly lethal weapon.

Apr 9, 202327 min

BLUE: Episode 3 - The Art of Survival

America's airmen fly over every kind of terrain on Earth. If their plane ever goes down, they need to know how to survive in even the harshest environments. See how the Air Force puts their skills to the ultimate test in the frozen wilderness of Alaska, at Arctic Survival School.

Apr 9, 20237 min

BLUE: Episode 3 - A Nuclear Family

Episode 4 of Air Force TV's video news and feature program, BLUE. One year since a cheating scandal rocked the Air Force's ICBM community, Malmstrom Air Force Base is implementing changes to improve morale and mission effectiveness. Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles have the power to change the course of human history – or possibly end it. That's why protecting America’s nuclear arsenal is our nation’s #1 defense priority. In this episode of BLUE, we take you behind-the-scenes for a rare look at the Airmen who perform this vital mission.

Apr 8, 202320 min

BLUE Episode 6: Charlie Mike to Recovery

Through the fog of PTSD, traumatic injuries, and illness, American veterans realize that the ability to regain control of their minds and bodies lies within their own hands.

Apr 8, 202311 min

BLUE: Episode 7 - Brain Stimulator

This month on BLUE - we'll delve into the ground breaking research Air Force scientists are using to evolve the most important technology used by the military today - the human brain.

Apr 7, 20239 min

BLUE: Episode 8 - Katrina Ten Years Later

Ten years ago, the Airmen of Keesler Air Force Base faced one of the greatest tests of the American spirit as Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast. Where there were once hopes and dreams, Katrina left devastation and destruction. But through the wreckage of it all, the survivors persevered.

Apr 7, 202310 min

BLUE: Episode 9 - A New Horizon

Pulling a team together to work toward a common goal is one of the things the Air Force excels at. In this month's BLUE we take a look at one team's experience in exercise New Horizons as they work toward building stronger relations with Honduras, and learn some things about themselves along the way.

Apr 7, 202310 min

BLUE: Episode 10 - Space - The High Ground

The Air Force impacts billions of people across the world through operations in space, including GPS and missile warning. In this episode of BLUE we meet the Airmen who perform these missions, discovering what they do and why they do it.

Apr 6, 202310 min

BLUE: Episode 11 - The Spirit of Exploration

Have you ever dreamed of going into space? In this episode of BLUE, we meet two Air Force astronauts who share their experiences and give us a glimpse into the future of space exploration.

Apr 5, 202311 min

BLUE: Episode 12 - Global Reach

Global vigilance, global reach, global power. America's Airmen possess the unique ability to project strength, influence, and assistance with unrivaled speed and precision at any moment, in any place around the world. But maintaining a global presence doesn't always have to mean sending Airmen to remote locations. Advances in technology and capability have enabled Airmen to deliver assistance anywhere on the planet without the vulnerability of being present in global hotspots.

Apr 5, 202310 min

Blue: Episode 13 - Building 5

For nearly 70 years the Air Force has collected some of the most amazing historical artifacts. Some they put on public display for the world to see, but the rest are sent to Building 5. In this episode of Blue, we delve into the mysteries of this facility.

Apr 5, 20237 min

BLUE: Episode 5 - Human Performance

Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Huhman feared that multiple injuries sustained over his career of deployments, fire fights and rucking hundreds of miles with heavy equipment strapped to his back would end the combat operator's military career before he was ready to give it up. However, after going through the U.S. Special Operations Command's Human Performance Program, which is designed to rebuild operator's bodies and teach them preventative training methods, he has made a full recovery and resumed his military duties.

Apr 5, 20237 min

BLUE - Episode 14: Out of Vietnam

In this episode of the Air Force's flagship broadcast series, Tech. Sgt. Jarid Watson introduces two Vietnam veterans, their unlikely encounter, and an unbelievable story of friendship and reconciliation.

Apr 5, 202311 min

BLUE: Episode 16: World Class

Many people have multiple goals--some dream of becoming a pilot, others dream of one day competing in the Olympic Games. Thanks to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program, elite athletes can now serve their country as Airmen, without giving up their shot to represent their nation as Olympians.

Apr 4, 202315 min

BLUE: Episode 17: Fueling the Future

Most families have traditions that revolve around holidays and special occasions. We introduce you to a family with a tradition that's intertwined with the history and future of two tankers, the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus.

Apr 4, 20237 min

BLUE: Episode 17: Fueling the Future

Most families have traditions that revolve around holidays and special occasions. We introduce you to a family with a tradition that's intertwined with the history and future of two tankers, the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus.

Apr 4, 20237 min

BLUE: Episode 18 : Generation STEM

Maintaining a technological edge in defense requires snagging the best and brightest minds for research and development. In this episode, we introduce you to some of the innovative minds working to make the Air Force's technology better, stronger, and more efficient today while developing the next generation of innovators for tomorrow.

Apr 4, 20239 min

156th Airlift Wing Celebrates Women's History Month

The 156th Airlift Wing celebrates women of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico during March - Women's History Month.

Apr 4, 20232 min

156th Airlift Wing Celebrates Women's History Month - part 1

the 156th Airlift Wing celebrates women of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico during March - Women's History Month. (60 second video )

Apr 4, 20231 min

Second Air Force 2nd Annual Pathways to Blue

The second annual "Pathways to Blue" event, hosted by Second Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, MS, took place 15-16 April 2016. Many Air Force ROTC cadets and active duty enlisted personnel attended the event, which showcased an exciting variety of career fields today's Air Force has to offer its future officers.

Apr 4, 20233 min

SITREP - Beating Holiday Blues

The Holiday Season is just around the corner. Check out this episode of SITREP to learn how you can keep you and your Battle Buddies safe from the stresses common during this time of year.

Apr 3, 20231 min

BLUE Episode 20: Recruit, Train and Educate

Recruit, Train and Educate. That's the motto of Air Education and Training Command. In this episode we show the Instructors training next generation of Airmen for today's battlefield. To learn more about Air Education and Training Command, visit: http://www.aetc.af.mil/ To learn more about Special Tactics Airmen, visit: http://www.afsoc.af.mil/ To find out more about Basic Military Training, visit: http://www.basictraining.af.mil/ To find out more about Combat Systems Officers, visit: http://www.jbsa.mil/Mission-Partners/12th-Flying-Training-Wing/479th-Flying-Training-Group/

Apr 3, 20236 min

All Hands Update: Blue Chromite

Marines embarked aboard USS Ashland for exercise Blue Chromite.

Apr 3, 20230 min

All Hands Update: Blue Angels Change of Command

Blue Angles have a change of leadership.

Apr 3, 20230 min

SITREP - Beating the Holiday Blues

The Holiday Season is just around the corner. Check out this episode of SITREP to learn how you can keep you and your Battle Buddies safe from the stresses common during this time of year.

Apr 3, 20231 min

SITREP - Holiday Blues

The Holiday Season is just around the corner. Check out this episode of SITREP to learn how you can keep you and your Battle Buddies safe from the stresses common during this time of year.

Apr 3, 20231 min

Cadets learn about their Pathway to Blue

Second Air Force held their fourth annual “Pathways to Blue” initiative with more than 280 ROTC cadets representing 15 different colleges and universities here, April 6-7. Throughout the two-day event, ROTC cadets and enlisted personnel traveled through this diverse and inclusive event to better aim themselves to become future Air Force leaders.

Apr 3, 20231 min

Around the Air Force: F-35 Flight Test Program / Solar Array Project / Pathway to Blue

On this look around the Air Force the F-35 program completes the most comprehensive flight test program in aviation history, Vandenberg AFB unveils a solar array project, and cadets learn about their Pathway to Blue. Hosted by SSgt Braden Anderson.

Apr 3, 20231 min

Holiday Blues

Mr. Boyd Scoggins, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator, discusses ways to beat the holiday blues during a time of potential sadness for some people.

Apr 2, 20237 min