The former commander of US Air Forces in Europe, Gen. Tom Hobbins, had served in the Air Force for more than 38 years upon his ceremonial retirement on Dec. 10. Hobbins entered the service in 1969, taking an Officer Training School commission and graduating from pilot training a year later. He amassed about 5,000 flying hours, principally in the AT-28, A-10, F-15C, and F-15E. He commanded tactical fighter wings, a composite group, and a numbered air force, and served in staff positions at various levels. Gen. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff, said of Hobbins during the ceremony, “Whether it’s combat in Southeast Asia, whether it’s serving as an instructor, or whether it’s transitioning to new aircraft, you’ve been an example to all of us.” (Lt. Gen. Roger Brady is awaiting confirmation as his replacement.) (USAF report by Capt. Joel Harper)
B-21 Raider First Flight Now Postponed to 2023
May 20, 2022
The Air Force says the B-21 Raider won't make its first flight until 2023; about a six-month delay from the last official estimates. No reason was given for the delay. While other programs have recently chalked up schedule slips to supply chain and labor shortages, the Air Force has said…