Dec. 27, 2019 USAFWS uses crew swaps to enhance training The U.S. Air Force Weapons School fighter pilots are preparing for rigorous combat battle rhythms with the integration of rapid crew swap exercises. These exercises require aircrews and aircraft maintainers to launch and recover the jets in one-third the normal time.
Nov. 20, 2019 Air Force Weapons School graduates first cadre of Space Warfighters Six enlisted Airmen made history Nov. 14, becoming the first cadre and graduates of the 1C6 Space Warfighter Advanced Instructor Course (AIC) at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School.
June 18, 2019 Weapons School: Multi-domain integration since 1996 The purpose of Weapons School Integration — the capstone event for each class of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS) Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) — hasn’t changed much over the years, but the capabilities, platforms and domains involved have.
June 17, 2019 Cyber domain increases WSINT readiness A vast new battlefield has been created over the last few decades with the expansion of technology; a digital fight that isn’t touchable and reaches across the world in an instant.
June 7, 2019 WSINT: Behind the Boom The 57 Munitions Squadron (MUNS) is the boom behind Weapons School Integration (WSINT).
May 28, 2019 Gunsmoke: Revolutionized U.S. Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS) squadrons and various maintenance and special operations units competed in Gunsmoke at Nellis AFB, May 15.
Jan. 26, 2018 USAFWS pilot marks 3,000 flight hours Lt. Col. Ben Rudolphi's, United States Air Force Weapons School deputy commandant, flight on Jan. 19, 2018 marked his 3,000th flying hour in the air in which he accomplished nearly 1,000 sorties.
Sept. 27, 2017 USAFWS superintendent symposium fast-forwards Airmen development The Weapons School held its first symposium for squadron superintendents in 2016. The impetus for that symposium stemmed from other leadership initiatives the Weapons School has implemented to target the professional development of its personnel. It was successful but limited to Weapons School
June 21, 2017 Weapons School re-activates historic 6th WPS The U. S. Air Force Weapons School re-activated one of the service’s historic fighter squadrons during an assumption of command ceremony June 20, 2017.
June 21, 2017 26th WPS graduates first-ever Sensor Operator Advanced Instructor Course The 26th Weapons Squadron broke new ground during the U.S. Air Forces Weapons School Class 17A, graduating the first advanced instructor course (AIC) for Air Force remotely piloted aircraft sensor operators (RPA SOs).