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July 11, 2025
Air Force Battle Lab advances the kill chain with AI, C2 Innovation

The 805th Combat Training Squadron, or Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, completed another major experiment of 2025, advancing key priorities in human-machine teaming, data convergence, and emerging technologies to sharpen U.S. Air Force and command and control capabilities, Nellis Air Force Base,
July 9, 2025
505th Combat Training Group welcomes new commander

The U.S. Air Force’s 505th Combat Training Group, responsible for executing combat-focused command and control training and operational-level exercises, welcomed new leadership today as Col. Terry “Val” Hjerpe assumed command from Col. Robert “Slip” Smith during a formal change of command ceremony
June 27, 2025
Not all heroes wear uniforms: the service of military working dogs

One of Nellis’ four-legged defenders traded patrols for playtime as he entered a well-earned retirement. Military working dog Beny, an 8-year-old German shepherd, officially retired during a ceremony hosted by the 99th Security Forces Squadron, June 26, 2025.Beny’s journey mirrors that of hundreds
June 24, 2025
Cutting Edge: Nellis Opens Cyber Integration Lab

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, 16th Air Force deputy commander, cuts a ribbon during the Nellis Cyber Integration Lab ribbon-cutting ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 16, 2025. The facility equips U.S. forces with secure infrastructure to rehearse and integrate cyber
June 23, 2025
NSDC member is first Navy officer to attend USAF Weapons School's 328th Weapons Squadron

U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Matthew Dring, National Space Defense Center operations integrations chief, was selected to attend the weapons instructor course at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School’s 328th Weapons Squadron.
June 20, 2025
Stirgus takes command of the AOC FTU

The 505th Training Squadron, the Department of Defense’s designated Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit, held a change of command ceremony today, marking the formal transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Jason Gossett to Lt. Col. Warren Stirgus, on June 18.
June 17, 2025
Guest takes command of Blue Flag Squadron

The 505th Combat Training Squadron marked a significant milestone during a Change of Command ceremony held June 13, as Lt. Col. Jason “SKIDZ” Guest assumed command from Lt. Col. Michael “BAGL” Power. The ceremony, held at Hurlburt Field, celebrated the achievements of outgoing leadership and
June 16, 2025
Beale C2 test detachment changes command

Lt. Col. William Singer assumed command of the 505th Test and Training Group, Detachment 1, during a change of command ceremony held June 6 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
June 16, 2025
Air Force DASH sprint pioneers human-machine teaming for faster battle management decisions

The Department of the Air Force took a bold step toward future command and control capabilities with the successful completion of its first Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or DASH, experiment, recently held at the Howard Hughes Operations Center, or H2O, in Las Vegas, Nev.
June 12, 2025
Hurlburt Joint Training and Operations Center dedication, ‘The House that Milt built’

In a long-anticipated ceremony filled with reflection, recognition, and gratitude, the 505th Combat Training Squadron officially dedicated the Joint Training and Operations Center, or JTOC, as fully operational capable during a ribbon cutting event held Tuesday, June 10.