Air Combat Command.
United States Air Force major command responsible for most US-based combat units
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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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
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EOU conducted an exercise at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.Well supported3 reports
Gone quiet
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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 OperationalSenate addresses toxic exposure issues among military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.Moves Air Combat Command
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Leidos StructuralLeidos secured a logistics contract extension to support urgent requirements related to Ukraine.Moves Air Combat Command
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Afghanistan Shared contextAfghanistan is recognized as an observer state in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).Moves Air Combat Command
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General Atomics StructuralGeneral Atomics is pitching its Gambit 5 UAV system to the Indian Navy, which plans to be a major UAV operator.Moves Air Combat Command
Connections
The 24 strongest of 28, 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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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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Iraq Operational
Air Combat Command has been deployed to Iraq, establishing an active operational presence in the country.
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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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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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General Atomics Structural
General Atomics conducts testing activities under the formal oversight of Air Combat Command.
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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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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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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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Leidos Structural
Leidos provides ISR operations support services to Air Combat Command.
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Abraham Jackson Structural
Abraham Jackson holds a role directing intelligence operations for the 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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Kevin Schneider Operational
Kevin Schneider discusses and influences the future force requirements and operational adaptation of Air Combat Command.
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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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Afghanistan Shared context
Air Combat Command conducted deployments within Afghanistan.
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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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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 beganSeptember 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.
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.
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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.