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E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control system aircraft at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

Air Force advisers study use of satellites for tracking moving targets

The board will consider the risks and challenges associated with using satellites to perform the mission alongside aircraft.

By Courtney Albon

2 years ago

An E-8C, Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or Joint STARS, takes off for a Weapons School integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 22, 2021. The primary mission is to provide theater ground and air commanders with ground surveillance to support attack operations and targeting that contributes to the delay, disruption and destruction of enemy forces. (William Lewis/Air Force)

The Air Force is ready to retire four E-8C Joint STARS jets in 2022

Airmen associated with the aircraft can switch to other jobs at Robins Air Force Base or transfer elsewhere.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago