Air Combat Command.
United States Air Force major command responsible for most US-based combat units
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Leidos is providing ISR operations support to the Air Combat Command, with Jason McCarthy serving as senior VP.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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US Air Force operates Air Combat Command and testing is underway under its oversight, involving General Atomics.Some support2 reports
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Kenyon Bell, deputy chief of staff, and Kevin Schneider discussed future force needs within Air Combat Command.Some support2 reports
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Adrian Spain, who served as the commander of Air Combat Command, is connected to Langley Air Force Base, which is located in the state of Virginia.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump discusses UAP matters with the Pentagon while critiquing US defense vulnerabilities from Langley Air Force Base.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Nellis Air Force Base, part of Air Combat Command, is located near the city limits of Las Vegas.Well supported5 reports
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A potential $99 million contract for specialized services was announced, involving Air Combat Command, based in Oklahoma and Texas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Telos won a contract to support Air Combat Command, with the work scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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EOU conducted an exercise at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.Well supported3 reports
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Tracy Allen commanded a medical group under Air Combat Command that supported beneficiaries of the TRICARE health program.Some support1 report
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Air Combat Command receives training units from Air Education and Training Command, with Jackson and Spain overseeing strategic moves.Some support3 reports
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Air Combat Command utilized Edwards Air Force Base for critical operational exercises, with Matthew Jensen commanding the unit.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Air Combat Command
Events traced to Air Combat Command, step by step, newest first- Hurricane Isaias may disrupt Air Combat Command's operational platformHurricane Isaias may disrupt Air Combat Command's operational platformPossible
- Eglin AFB recovery efforts may limit Air Combat Command operationsAir Combat Command's operational capacity may be curtailed by Eglin AFB recovery effortsPossible
- Air Combat Command may adopt commercial testing modelsAir Combat Command may adapt to commercial testing modelsPossible
- Air Combat Command investigates F-16 engine failure near Trona, CAOperational loss of F-16CM due to engine failure near Trona, CaliforniaReported
Around Air Combat Command this week
News at the entities that move Air Combat Command most-
Iraq OperationalIraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered direct contracting to curb funding for factions.Moves Air Combat Command
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Leidos StructuralDevCom provided research funding to the University of Tennessee, which is connected to Leidos's defense sector operations.Moves Air Combat Command
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Afghanistan Shared contextIranian apples are entering the market via Afghanistan, being sold as Afghan produce amid supply disruptions.Moves Air Combat Command
Connections
The 25 strongest of 33, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Adrian Spain Structural
Adrian Spain holds the formal command role overseeing Air Combat Command.
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Kenyon Bell Structural
Kenyon Bell serves as the deputy chief of staff within Air Combat Command.
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Kevin Schneider Structural
Kevin Schneider holds the command role for Pacific Air Forces, a functional leadership requirement for Air Combat Command.
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Nellis Air Force Base Structural
Air Combat Command holds the command structure responsible for the operational base and mission execution of Nellis Air Force Base.
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Jason McCarthy Structural
Jason McCarthy serves as Senior VP at Leidos, providing functional support to Air Combat Command.
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Matthew Jensen Structural
Matthew Jensen commands the unit within Air Combat Command responsible for executing testing protocols.
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Iraq Operational
Air Combat Command has been deployed to Iraq, establishing an active operational presence in the country.
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General Atomics Structural
General Atomics conducts testing activities under the formal oversight of Air Combat Command.
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Langley Air Force Base Structural
The base functions as the primary operational hub necessary for the command's execution.
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Tracy Allen Structural
Tracy Allen commanded a medical group that operated under Air Combat Command.
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David Shoemaker Structural
David Shoemaker held a subordinate role as an assistant within Air Combat Command.
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Zakir Hasanov Structural
Zakir Hasanov issued a command to Air Combat Command to protect airspace.
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Eglin Air Force Base Operational
The base serves as the physical operational platform required for the command structure to execute its missions and functions.
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Leidos Structural
Leidos provides ISR operations support services to Air Combat Command.
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Kevin Schneider Operational
Kevin Schneider discusses and influences the future force requirements and operational adaptation of Air Combat Command.
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Edwards Air Force Base Structural
Air Combat Command utilizes Edwards Air Force Base for critical operational exercises.
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Abraham Jackson Structural
Abraham Jackson holds a role directing intelligence operations for the Air Combat Command.
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Air Mobility Command Operational
Air Combat Command and Air Mobility Command actively coordinate and integrate during joint military exercises.
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World Wide Technology Transactional
A potential $99 million contract for specialized services exists between A and B.
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Nevada Shared context
Air Combat Command conducts operations and exercises within the geographical boundaries of Nevada.
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Oklahoma Shared context
The headquarters of the Air Combat Command is located in the state of Oklahoma.
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Afghanistan Shared context
Air Combat Command conducted deployments within Afghanistan.
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Grand Forks Shared context
Grand Forks serves as the location for Air Combat Command operations at Grand Forks AFB.
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Thomas Hensley Mentioned together
A's views are thematically linked to the operational scope of Air Combat Command, specifically regarding themes raised by Adrian Spain.
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Telos Transactional
Telos won a contract to provide support services to Air Combat Command.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 events- US Air Force operates Air Combat Command and testing is underway under its oversight, involving General Atomics.
- Kenyon Bell, deputy chief of staff, and Kevin Schneider discussed future force needs within Air Combat Command.
- Adrian Spain, who served as the commander of Air Combat Command, is connected to Langley Air Force Base, which is located in the state of Virginia.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
4 events- Leidos is providing ISR operations support to the Air Combat Command, with Jason McCarthy serving as senior VP.
- EOU conducted an exercise at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.
- Tracy Allen commanded a medical group under Air Combat Command that supported beneficiaries of the TRICARE health program.
- Air Combat Command receives training units from Air Education and Training Command, with Jackson and Spain overseeing strategic moves.
June 2026
3 events- Donald Trump discusses UAP matters with the Pentagon while critiquing US defense vulnerabilities from Langley Air Force Base.
- Nellis Air Force Base, part of Air Combat Command, is located near the city limits of Las Vegas.
- Air Combat Command utilized Edwards Air Force Base for critical operational exercises, with Matthew Jensen commanding the unit.