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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.
June 2, 2025
Strategic Integration and Deterrence Take Center Stage in Bamboo Eagle

As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-scale exercise designed to refine the command-and-control capabilities needed for the future fight. Held this
May 28, 2025
Air Combat Command missions break ground on new Battle Management Complex at Robins AFB

A groundbreaking ceremony at Robins Air Force Base marked the start of construction for a $109 million Battle Management Combined Operations Complex. The facility will house multiple units, including the 461st Air Control Wing, 950th Spectrum Warfare Group, and 472nd Electronic Combat Squadron,
May 19, 2025
Nelson takes command advanced C2 training squadron

The 705th Training Squadron welcomed a new commander Tuesday during a formal change of command ceremony as Lt. Col. Matthew “Blanks” Nelson succeeded Lt. Col. Ben “Dragon” Lee in leading one of the U.S. Air Force’s most influential advanced command and control training units.
May 16, 2025
MQ-9 aircrews integrate with Combat Air Forces through DMO virtual capabilities

The 25th Attack Group is modernizing its training capabilities with a simulation platform that replicates combat scenarios in a virtual airspace called Distributed Mission Operations. The DMO network enables the 25th ATKG and its geographically separated units to operate in the same virtual airspace
May 15, 2025
505th CCW 1Q 2025 Award Winners

In a ceremony held Thursday afternoon, the 505th Command and Control Wing came together to recognize and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of its Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and teams during the first quarter of 2025. The Quarterly Awards Ceremony spotlighted those who have gone above and