Jan. 22, 2025 12th Air Task Force completes critical training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas Airmen from the 12th Air Task Force, stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, recently wrapped up a rigorous training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Camp McGregor, New Mexico, from January 5 to 19. The exercise was a vital part of the Air Force’s ongoing effort to adapt and enhance readiness
Nov. 21, 2024 12th Air Task Force conducts first combat training at Tyndall AFB Over 300 Airmen from three bases across Air Mobility Command came together Nov. 11-20 at Tyndall AFB for the 12th Air Task Force's first-ever training event, marking a key step in building Mission Ready Airmen for the Great Power Competition environment.Led by the 12th Combat Air Base Squadron, the
Nov. 1, 2024 Air Force activates 12th Combat Air Base Squadron: A new era of combat readiness In a significant development for U.S. Air Force operations, the 12th Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS) was officially activated on Oct. 2, at Barksdale Air Force Base. This new squadron is assigned to the 12th Air Task Force (ATF) based at Scott Air Force Base, marking a pivotal shift in the Air
Sept. 17, 2024 USAF Units of Action: Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, Institutional Wings defined The Department of the Air Force will implement a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating them into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, and Institutional Wings. This will be a phased approach, starting no later than the summer of 2025.
Sept. 6, 2024 Air Force activates first Air Task Force at Scott AFB The 12th Air Task Force, the first ATF under the new Air Force deployment model, was officially activated during a ceremony here Wednesday.Lt. Gen. Randall Reed, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, handed the guidon to Col. Gabriel Arrington, who, along with Chief Master Sergeant Chasity Hert,