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  • An MQ-9 Reaper, armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, piloted by Col. Lex Turner flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Lt. Col. Leslie Pratt)

    Air Force Marathon to feature MQ-9 Reaper

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – The MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the featured aircraft for the 2018 Air Force Marathon.  Built by General Atomics Aviation Systems Inc., the Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely-piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an

  • 505th CCW hosts multi-domain C2 joint exercise

    The 505th Command and Control Wing hosted subject matter experts from around the world during a ground-breaking exercise here July 17 - 21, focused on developing the concept of multi-domain command and control.
  • Danny Llyod, with the 505th Combat Training Squadron, coaches Soldiers through a training scenario during Warfighter Exercise 17-4 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 5, 2017. Conducted jointly by the Air Force and Army, WFX provided critical, simulated training to prepare units for real-world war scenarios. WFX applied pressure to all warfighting functions simultaneously while conducting operations in a tactical and computer-based environment. (Photo courtesyof Keith Keel)

    505th CTS provides unique capability for Army Warfighter Exercise

    More than 95 percent of the Airmen assigned to the 505th Combat Training Squadron prepared for and participated in the Army’s Warfighter Exercise 17-4, April 3-11.Conducted jointly by the Air Force and Army, WFX provided critical, simulated training to prepare units for real-world war scenarios. WFX applied pressure to all warfighting functions

  • 2017 Air Warfare Symposium, C2 and Fusion Warfare - General Hawk Carlisle

  • Col. Joel Cook, left, vice commander of the 505th Command and Control Wing, presents retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short with a plaque during a building dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 16, 2016. Short, an Air Force Academy graduate who retired from the Air Force in 2000, dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)

    505th CCW dedicates building to Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short

    Members of the 505th Command and Control Wing recognized the career of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Short during a building dedication ceremony Dec. 12, here.Short, an Air Force Academy graduate who retired from the Air Force in 2000, dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Air Force.During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Harris, the vice
  • Lt. Col. Merrick Green, the commander of the 505th Combat Training Squadron, speaks during the Blue Flag exercise 40th anniversary luncheon at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 13, 2016. Blue Flag provides doctrinally correct air, space, and cyberspace crisis action planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

    Blue Flag exercise 40th anniversary luncheon

    The 505th Combat Training Squadron hosted a Blue Flag exercise 40th anniversary luncheon at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 15, 2016. Blue Flag provides doctrinally correct air, space, and cyberspace crisis action planning.
  • Col. David Austin, commander of the 505th Training Group, prepares to cut a ribbon to symbolize the re-opening of the Air Component Control Facility during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 27, 2016. The 505th Combat Training Squadron building has been under renovations for seven months to update their facilities in order to increase mission readiness for the squadron’s live virtual and constructive training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

    505th CTS re-opens newly renovated facility

    The 505th Combat Training Squadron held a ribbon-cutting ceremony here, June 27, for the re-opening of the Air Component Control Facility, or the “Mezz”, after seven months of construction.The 505th CTS is a tenant unit located here that conducts virtual exercises such as Blue Flag and the Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment. Exercises such as

  • 705th TRS welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Grant C. Bucks will assume command of the 705th Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Richard E. McGlamory during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 24, 2016. The 705th TRS is a subordinate unit of the 505th Command and Control Wing, an Air Combat Command tenant wing, here.As the commander, Bucks will lead the 26-member
  • Lt. Col. Merrick Green, 505th Combat Training Squadron commander

    New Combat Training Squadron Commander

    Name/Rank: Merrick J. Green/ Lt ColOrganization: 505 Combat Training SquadronHometown: New Orleans, LAOff-duty time is for: Family, SCUBA diving and swimmingPrevious Assignments2013-2015 Director of Operation 505 Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field2009-2013 Combat Airspace Integration Branch Chief - HQ ACC, Langley AFB2008-2009 Electronic
  • Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp

    Reece Receives Airman’s Medal and MO Conspicuous Service Medal

    Air Force Reservist Lt Col Daniel E. Reece was awarded the USAF Airman's Medal and the Missouri Conspicuous Service Medal in recognition of his actions responding to a St. Louis, MO apartment fire on December 9, 2013.Reece serves as the Reserve Director of Operations for the 505 Command and Control Wing (CCW) Detachment 1 (Det 1) at Ft.
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