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Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium

Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:00 GMT

The Commander of AFRC, Lt. Gen. John Healy, told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces 2026 Warfare Symposium that Reserve Airman are an advantage to the Department of the Air Force.

FSS Summit strengthens AFMC Force Support enterprise

Brian Dietrick — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The summit helps to ensure that Airmen and Guardians remain equipped to meet the evolving needs of the Air Force.

F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB

Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:45:00 GMT

The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the F-35 program’s international training mission, providing advanced instruction to intelligence professionals from 11 different partner nations.

Reserve leaders emphasize standards, strategic ‘Reserve Advantage’ to NATO allies

Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Senior reserve leaders from across the NATO alliance gathered last week to discuss the growing importance of reserve forces in addressing global security challenges during the NATO Air Reserve Symposium.

Total Force mobility leaders collaborate on readiness priorities at winter Phoenix Rally

Pentagon News — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:15:00 GMT

The two-day event focused on collaborating on shared priorities including readiness, modernization, warrior culture and taking care of Airmen.

Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 execution

Marisa Alia-Novobilski — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT

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.

Air Force Reserve expands international partnerships across Europe

Tech. Sgt. Sean Evans — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:50:00 GMT

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.

AMC reactivates 21st AF, realigns Numbered Air Force structure

Pentagon News — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:01:00 GMT

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.

US Air Force Reserve leaders strengthen ties with Philippine air force

Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:04:00 GMT

A U.S. Air Force Reserve delegation visited Manila to meet with Philippine air force leaders and discuss the Reserve Allies and Partners Program.

317th AW showcases combat readiness in major AMC inspection

Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:47:00 GMT

The 317th Airlift Wing completed the initial phase of its first-ever Combat Readiness Inspection, evaluated by Air Mobility Command at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.

International dignitaries, leaders commemorate Dayton Peace Accords

Marisa Alia-Novobilski — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:35:00 GMT

Presidents, Heads of State and dignitaries from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and U.S. Congress visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

AETC commander launches immersive learning challenge, proposals due May 15

Dan Hawkins — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:44:00 GMT

This initiative, inspired by a visit to Arizona State University's cutting-edge Dreamscape Learn facility, aims to propel AETC's training into the 21st century and equip Airmen to thrive in future conflicts.

PACAF deputy commander says generational allies forge interoperability at Avalon International Airshow Symposium

Capt. Alyssa Letts — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:05:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, reflected on the symposium's significant opportunity for air chiefs and senior leaders from over 30 nations to come together.

WOTS holds second graduation

Billy Blankenship — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:01:00 GMT

WOTS graduated 30 warrant officers, sending technical experts and advisors into the force to support the cyber and IT career fields.

Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force’s safe, effective deterrent

Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi and Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

A joint team of AFGSC Airmen and Vandenberg SFB Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg SFB.

Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model

Lt. Col. Cody Chiles — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:30:00 GMT

AETC has partnered with the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation to test a new Initial Pilot Training model that enables students to earn essential certifications such as a private pilot’s license, instrument rating, and multi-engine rating.

AFSFC activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments

Debbie Aragon — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:30:00 GMT

The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework.

PACAF commander makes historic delivery of T-6C Texan IIs to Vietnam

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Taranto — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The delivery signifies a milestone for the U.S. Air Force and the Vietnam ADAF, with the full complement of 12 T-6Cs scheduled for delivery by 2025.

Tyndall AFB hosts biannual combat airpower exercise

Airman 1st Class Victoria Moelman — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:44:00 GMT

Tyndall Air Force Base served as a proving ground where aircrew and maintainers worked together to load and launch live munitions, ensuring readiness to achieve and sustain air superiority in contested environments.

ACC lays out new priorities

Capt. Barrett Schroeder — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT

As ACC adapts to meet the challenges of GPC, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of ACC, has outlined a vision for the future by emphasizing four key focus areas for the command.