Dec. 5, 2025 T-7A Red Hawk lands at JBSA-Randolph The U.S. Air Force’s first T-7A Red Hawk assigned to AETC arrived at the 12th Flying Training Wing, marking a major milestone in the modernization of pilot training.
Dec. 5, 2025 Air University streamlines CCAF, PME transcript requests Air University is improving the transcript request process following the integration of the Community College of the Air Force into the Air University Student Information System.
Dec. 5, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 4, 2025 100th KC-46A Pegasus delivered to Travis AFB AMC welcomed the 99th and100th KC-46A Pegasus aircraft delivered to the U.S. Air Force, during an arrival ceremony at Travis AFB.
Dec. 3, 2025 Thunderbirds aircraft incident An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crashed during a training mission in California.
Dec. 3, 2025 USecAF visits Columbus AFB Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited Columbus Air Force Base to engage with Airmen, gain insight into modernization initiatives, and reinforce the importance of readiness across the force.
Dec. 2, 2025 Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education The Air Force announced updates, Dec. 2, to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active-duty members.
Dec. 2, 2025 CSAF, leaders at all flying units step to the jet again Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach returned to the cockpit in America’s premier air supremacy platform, urging leaders to maintain the edge as the world’s greatest and most powerful Air Force.
Dec. 2, 2025 Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2025 season after flying into three Category 5 storms The squadron flew 927.9 hours this year across the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and central Pacific basins, collecting critical data that improved forecasts, saved lives and once again, demonstrated the unit's no-fail mission.
Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Dec. 2, 2025 AFCENT strengthens international partnerships through Ferocious Falcon 6 U.S. refueling and fighter aircraft from USAFCENT participated alongside five nations in Ferocious Falcon 6, a biennial Qatar-led exercise carried out to raise combat efficiency by building integrated command and control systems capable of achieving joint combat readiness.
Nov. 28, 2025 Former 480th EFS commander awarded Silver Star Medal A former commander of the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a presentation ceremony at the Pentagon.
Nov. 25, 2025 USAF, ROKAF ‘Top Cops’ meet on JBA U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force security forces leadership met to strengthen their relationship, exchange perspectives on shared regional security challenges and discuss commitment to exploring future training exchange opportunities.
Nov. 21, 2025 First stop as Chief of Staff of the Air Force: AFGSC Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his spouse, Cindy Wilsbach, visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs.
Nov. 21, 2025 Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 execution The Air Force Materiel Command closed out Fiscal Year 2025 executing $82.9 billion across its entire portfolio, demonstrating sound resource planning and astute financial management in support of Department of the Air Force and warfighter needs.
Nov. 21, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 21, 2025 US – Italian partnership supports USAF's future of Undergraduate Pilot Training Program The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School.
Nov. 19, 2025 McGhee Tyson ANGB will host KC-46A Pegasus MOB 7 The DAF has selected McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn., as the preferred location to host the KC-46A Pegasus Main Operating Base 7, replacing all KC-135 Stratotankers to bring enhanced capabilities.
Nov. 19, 2025 Maintainers use innovative solutions for limited resources during Mosaic Tiger 26-1 Equipment is the lifeblood of the maintenance world; without equipment, the jets don't fly. So how do maintainers keep jets flying with limited resources?
Nov. 18, 2025 Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the Department of the Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18.
Nov. 18, 2025 F-15Es complete historic forward operations from Diego Garcia F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have rotated out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, concluding a six-month deployment that included a groundbreaking three-month forward operation to U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia.
Nov. 6, 2025 Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force.
Nov. 4, 2025 Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2025 Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means.
Sept. 30, 2025 Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach nominated as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff President Donald Trump has nominated Gen. Ken Wilsbach to serve as the twenty-fourth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2025 Air Force broadens career development opportunities for Airmen through new developmental duties process The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force.
Sept. 29, 2025 36th AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operations PACAF Airmen conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion training, enabling a bilateral live-fire exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Sept. 29, 2025 Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific The U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force commenced the first trilateral Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 at Misawa Air Base.
Sept. 26, 2025 Exercising at scale: What we’re learning The DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more sophisticated operational exercises, changes to enhance the rapid deployment of forces, and the regular exercise of mission command.
Sept. 26, 2025 AFA 2025: COMAMC emphasizes mobility force contributions, initiatives to maximize effectiveness in contested environments Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel focused on the topic of “Exercising at Scale: What We’re Learning” at Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 26, 2025 Pacific Air Forces commander emphasizes importance of C2 to operate at scale in the Pacific The commander of Pacific Air Forces highlighted the importance of command and control during a panel discussion at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 26, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Sept. 25, 2025 Space test program continues to expand, astronaut inspires future space test leaders The Space Test Engineering graduate certificate is set to become a full master’s degree concentration, producing expert test leaders capable of developing and validating advanced space-based capabilities essential to maintaining the U.S.'s strategic advantage.
Sept. 25, 2025 PACAF command chief discusses the importance of building the military community Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool emphasized the impact of communities on military readiness as the Air Force prepares for future operational challenges, during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium.
Sept. 25, 2025 Air Force Reserve combat-capable, ready now force Air Force leaders discussed enhancing readiness and generating combat forces during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 24, 2025 Cleaning up the battlefield: Altus Airmen take on CBRN training with Fort Sill Airmen traveled to Fort Sill to support the U.S. Army’s 3-2 Air Defense Artillery Battalion in achieving its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training objectives.
Sept. 24, 2025 DAF BATTLE NETWORK ‘as lethal as ever,’ says C3BM leader A few short days after celebrating three years leading the DAF BATTLE NETWORK effort, the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management doubled down on its progress in delivering decision advantage for the warfighter.
Sept. 24, 2025 Air Force updates physical fitness program In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.
Sept. 23, 2025 War Department continues nuclear modernization Modernizing the nuclear triad was discussed at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 Allvin highlights readiness, charges Airmen to move at a pace to win Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 US, Japan formalize SAMURAI project arrangement to advance AI safety in unmanned aerial vehicles The U.S. Department of War and Japanese Ministry of Defense formalized a project arrangement Sept. 22 establishing the Strategic Advancement of Mutual Runtime Assurance Artificial Intelligence (SAMURAI) initiative.
Sept. 20, 2025 Air Force Marathon showcases endurance, spirit, legacy On the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, more than 7,600 runners representing 50 states and 11 foreign countries, gathered Sept. 20 to take part in the 29th annual Air Force Marathon.
Sept. 19, 2025 C3BM celebrates third year with innovation, integration The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management is commemorating its third anniversary today, marking three years of leading the DAF’s C3BM modernization efforts.
Sept. 19, 2025 Air Force experiments with AI, boosts battle management speed, accuracy The Air Force wrapped up the second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, known as DASH 2, a fast-paced experiment exploring how AI can help operators make faster, smarter decisions in complex battlespaces.
Sept. 19, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Sept. 18, 2025 AMC highlights Rapid Global Mobility during USecAF visit The visit allowed USTRANSCOM and AMC the opportunity to highlight how the commands are ready to project, maneuver and sustain the joint force anytime, anywhere in support of national objectives.
Sept. 18, 2025 DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness.
Sept. 17, 2025 Decisive actions in cockpit earn 2024 Kolligian Trophy CSAF awarded the Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The honor recognizes aviators whose exceptional skill prevents or minimizes the impact of flight mishaps.
Sept. 17, 2025 Air Force Reserve expands international partnerships across Europe The tour advances the Reserve Allies and Partners Program's mission to build interoperable reserve capabilities and strengthen international partnerships in support of combatant commander priorities.
Sept. 16, 2025 Air University grants Newt Gingrich honorary degree Air University awarded former speaker of the House and prominent American politician, historian and author, Newt Gingrich, an honorary doctorate.
Sept. 12, 2025 Final basing decision for Special Operations Wing to Davis-Monthan AFB, revisions to maximize effectiveness The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing.
Sept. 12, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Sept. 12, 2025 Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th ATF is the first to deploy during REFORPAC, the EOD Robot Depth-Perception System improves high-stakes missions, and the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduate from the year-long OTC.
Sept. 11, 2025 US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Sept. 11, 2025 Wright ANGB to gain ANG cyber operations squadrons The DAF selected a location for two ANG cyber operations squadrons.
Sept. 10, 2025 Air Force, Space Force join federal push to modernize IT service delivery, strengthen readiness The Department of the Air Force is aligning with a new federal initiative to overhaul how government services are designed and delivered, a move leaders say will sharpen warfighting readiness, increase lethality and save taxpayer dollars.
Sept. 10, 2025 ACC focuses on readiness, warfighter excellence during USecAF visit Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Air Combat Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Sept. 9, to gain a deeper understanding of how ACC headquarters trains and develops air combat forces for U.S. warfighting commanders.
Sept. 10, 2025 Allies unite in tactical, operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 The exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening speed, flexibility and cooperation to defend national and allied interests.
Sept. 10, 2025 US, Norway test maritime strike in High North The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea.
Sept. 9, 2025 New Hampshire ANG to spearhead KC-46A modernization with new test force The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center established its first-ever KC-46A Combined Test Force during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sept. 8, 2025 AMC reactivates 21st AF, realigns Numbered Air Force structure The NAF activation and command structure realignment allows AMC and subordinate units to achieve a more effective posture, diversify mission sets and better equip Airmen to project and sustain power at relevant speed, scale and distance in support of national strategic objectives.
Sept. 5, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Sept. 5, 2025 Around the Air Force: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Alternative Navigation Milestone, Testing Helicopters vs. Fighters In this week's look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.
Sept. 3, 2025 DAFITC 2025 emphasizes collaboration, innovation The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower conference brought together military members, civilians and industry partners for its annual education and training event.
Sept. 2, 2025 Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply.
Sept. 2, 2025 Northern Edge 2025 wraps up across Alaska Northern Edge 2025, a multi-domain, joint field-training exercise led by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and held throughout Alaska, concluded this week after showcasing the U.S. military’s expanded capabilities in the Arctic and north-western Pacific theater.
Aug. 29, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 29, 2025 Around the Air Force: DLE Lessons Learned, X-37B Lifts Off, Guardian Uniform Guidance In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians.
Aug. 28, 2025 Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 wraps, strengthening alliances The annual combined joint all-domain military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, concluded on Aug. 28, reinforcing the strength and readiness of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in the face of evolving regional security threats.
Aug. 27, 2025 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Aug. 27, 2025 Air Force tests helicopter countermeasures over water in Total Force exercise A first-of-its-kind exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters' defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats.
Aug. 27, 2025 302nd AW aerial firefighting aircraft repositioned to Idaho, stats for Colorado, Wyoming A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires.
Aug. 26, 2025 US Air Force Reserve leaders strengthen ties with Philippine air force A U.S. Air Force Reserve delegation visited Manila to meet with Philippine air force leaders and discuss the Reserve Allies and Partners Program.
Aug. 25, 2025 Under Secretary Lohmeier visits alma mater, observes US Air Force Academy updates Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Aug. 22, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 22, 2025 Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Highlights Flexibility, Bamboo Eagle Tests C2, Vanguard Launch Boosts GPS In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC wraps up Emerald Warrior 25, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture.
Aug. 21, 2025 Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
Aug. 21, 2025 CMSAF visits Incirlik AB, engages with Airmen CMSAF Flosi visited Incirlik Air Base and engaged with Airmen across various units and work centers to reinforce the importance of readiness in this strategically vital location.
Aug. 21, 2025 Patriot Medic 25 tests Reserve medical readiness in large-scale combat operations Patriot Medic 2025, the Air Force Reserve’s premier multi-national medical readiness training event, took place August 6 to 12 and included all U.S. military services and international partners including Australian, British and Canadian forces.
Aug. 21, 2025 EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series AFSOC tested its warfighting readiness during Emerald Warrior 25.2, the command’s premier operational exercise held across Arizona and California from July 21 - Aug. 11.
Aug. 20, 2025 Ready to deploy: 12th Air Task Force achieves final certification The 12th Air Task Force achieved its final certification after successfully completing Bamboo Eagle 25-3, setting the standard as one of the first Air Task Forces trained for the Air Force's new deployment model.
Aug. 20, 2025 AMC enables agile and sustained logistics in the Indo-Pacific region during the 2025 DLE series AMC has sustained operations as part of the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 DLE series across the Indo-Pacific region validating its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside allies and partners, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region
Aug. 20, 2025 DAF holds service’s first 'National Signing Day' at Capitol Hill The U.S. Air Force and Space Force held its first National Signing Day ceremony at the historic Rayburn House Office building, Aug. 15.
Aug. 19, 2025 Forging the fight together: Synchronizing joint operations in Bamboo Eagle 25-3 Bamboo Eagle 25-3 pushed the boundaries of 21st-century mission command, leveraging the Distributed Mission Operations Center, or DMOC, to forge agile, resilient leaders.
Aug. 19, 2025 Air Force announces the Outstanding Airmen for 2025 Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025.
Aug. 18, 2025 Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.
Aug. 18, 2025 CMSAF visits the 378th AEW Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to see the mission firsthand.
Aug. 15, 2025 Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps’ new motto: HC Ready!
Aug. 15, 2025 Additional Department of the Air Force guidance on implementing policy on prioritizing military excellence and readiness: General guidelines for involuntary separation The Department of the Air Force released additional guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,"
Aug. 15, 2025 JBMDL to gain ANG cyber operations squadron The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, as the location for an Air National Guard cyber operations squadron, increasing focus on cyber capabilities in support of the National Defense Strategy.
Aug. 15, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 15, 2025 Around the Air Force: REFORPAC Wraps, Deployable Combat Wings, Mapping Space In this week's look around the Air Force, REFORPAC 25 concludes after 30 days of exercising across the Indo-Pacific, Deployable Combat Wings reorganize forces to meet requirements in any theater, and the Space Force approves an upgrade toward advancing Space Domain Awareness.
Aug. 8, 2025 ACE: forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena AB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, alongside Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Marines, recently completed a joint ACE training event at Okuma Recreation Facility.
Aug. 8, 2025 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 8, 2025 REFORPAC 2025 comes to a close Misawa AB’s 35th FW wrapped up exercise REFORPAC25, marking a milestone month of agile combat employment, joint integration and combat readiness across the Indo-Pacific.
Aug. 8, 2025 Around the Air Force: Deployment to Employment, Milestone for the Sentinel, Sleeker Skies In this week's look around the Air Force, AMC shows how to project and sustain combat power as part of the DLE series, modernizing the nation's land based nuclear deterrent reaches a critical milestone, and drag reduction devices called Finlets undergo flight testing to enhance fuel efficiency.
Aug. 7, 2025 JCSE enables DAF’s DLE series Service members from the Joint Communications Support Element deployed to the Indo-Pacific AOR to provide the backbone of information technology support across all elements of the exercise series.
Aug. 6, 2025 Dyess B-1s sharpen combat readiness during Red Flag-Nellis 25-3 Airmen and B-1B Lancers from Dyess AFB, recently wrapped up a dynamic showing supporting Red Flag-Nellis 25-3, the U.S. Air Force’s premier combat training event held at Nellis AFB.