197K views · 1.1K reactions | The Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force routinely fly "Fertile Keynote" missions to exercise air defense capabilities against a variety of airframes. The training allows fighter pilots, controllers and NORAD personnel to coordinate rapid intercepts of aircraft that show signs of distress or fail to comply with air traffic control instructions. FULL STORY: https://go.usa.gov/xVY2w | Airman Magazine | Facebook

54K views · 1.3K reactions | #AirpowerAlert: Much like the offensive coordinator of a football team, our Air Battle Managers are responsible for putting the right assets into place against our opponents. By using both airborne surveillance and electronic warfare to assist in controlling the outcome of air combat, ABMs are a huge asset to our combatant commanders. Watch to learn more! | United States Air Force | Facebook

19K views · 571 reactions | Noreen Nishizuka buried her United States Air Force pilot stepson in 2013 after a plane crash. The USO Las Vegas volunteers who cared for her during that dark time inspired her to give back. | USO | Facebook

12K views · 453 reactions | Hey Milwaukee! We know you're sad #SummerFest is over, but get ready because USAF is headed to your town July 25-27. #AMERICASAIRFORCE | United States Air Force | Facebook

76K views · 1.7K reactions | JAM SESSION | Gen. David L. Goldfein, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, visited The USAF Band and to our delight joined in with our newest ensemble SuperSonic. Gen. Goldfein has often talked of his early days as a musician. The timing of this couldn’t have been more inspirational for SuperSonic...this was their last “performance” before they begin a deployment as the AFCENT Band! (Videography by SMSgt Dennis Hoffmann) | The United States Air Force Band | Facebook