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919th SOW tests full-spectrum readiness in wing exercise

Elizabeth Easterling — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:46:45 GMT

The exercise focused on the 919th SOW's core Mission Essential Tasks by establishing a FOB and executing complex operations in a simulated austere location. The training was specifically designed to replicate a challenging and restrictive operational environment.

CSAF, CMSAF engage with Airmen at Altus AFB

Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:38:00 GMT

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Altus Air Force Base April 16, to gain insight and understanding to “Mobility’s Hometown.”

Air Force advances secure AI capabilities with IL5 approval for VIA’s eJARVIS

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:04:22 GMT

The Department of the Air Force has awarded Via Science, Inc., a leading provider of AI technologies, Impact Level 5 Authority to Operate for its eJARVIS application.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:18:29 GMT

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.

Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule

Pentagon News — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:46:00 GMT

The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, enlisting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.

Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

Pentagon News — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:12:00 GMT

The Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice.

B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:39:00 GMT

The B-21 Raider program continues to accelerate the delivery of long-range strike capability, with aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker demonstrating the rapid maturation of the weapon system.

USAF GE 26 showcases new AI-enabled WarMatrix wargaming capability

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:50:06 GMT

The wargames delivered a rigorous, fast-paced environment designed to test concepts, capabilities and force design considerations critical to future conflict scenarios.

CSAF, CMSAF empower next generation leaders to lead with character at WildWestCon 2026

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:47:00 GMT

Air Force senior leaders participated in an annual professional development conference in Texas.

Meink emphasizes technological excellence, acquisition transformation during Ohio immersion

Marisa Alia-Novobilski — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:39:50 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded a visit to Air Force Materiel Command and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base units April 3, which provided him a comprehensive look at the critical airpower, technology and acquisition missions conducted by units across the installation.

SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff

Pentagon News — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:34:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing U.S.-India defense partnership.

DAF takes steps for potential Alaskan AI data centers

Pentagon News — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:06:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with actions to potentially build and operate one or more advanced artificial intelligence data centers at three DAF installations in Alaska.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:52:57 GMT

Colonel Tellez to Succeed Brigadier General Marks as Commandant, Reinforcing Warfighter Focus at the Academy

U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Colonel Brandon J. Tellez has been assigned as the Academy’s 32nd Commandant of Cadets, succeeding Brigadier General Gavin P. Marks.

Air Force announces FY26 aviation bonus

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Eligible active-duty aviators have from Apr. 1 until May 31 to apply for the fiscal year 2026 aviation bonus, Air Force officials announced April 1, 2026.

Buckley SFB, Malmstrom AFB selected for Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations program

Pentagon News — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This decision is a key step in ensuring the service can execute critical missions without interruption, thereby strengthening national security.

SecAF presents Harold Brown Award to NASIC researcher

Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:20:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink recognized Richard Borth, National Air and Space Intelligence Center researcher with the 2024 Harold Brown Award for his work developing an artificial intelligence algorithm to detect deployed weapons systems in synthetic aperture radar imagery.

US continues strikes into Iran after successful rescue of F-15E Aircrew

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:37:00 GMT

On April 4, U.S. forces successfully completed the rescues of two American service members from Iran after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down April 2 during a combat mission.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:55:13 GMT

DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance

Pentagon News — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:44:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.