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AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:06:59 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.

CSAF, CMSAF see readiness, modernization in action at AFSOC

1st Lt. Yasmeen Joachim Jordan — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:35:00 GMT

CSAF and CMSAF visited AFSOC at Hurlburt Field to experience how the command meets today’s complex operational requirements while rapidly investing in tomorrow’s readiness through modernization.

DAF releases final results of M18 MHS supplemental inspection

Pentagon News — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:26:51 GMT

DAF officials released the final results of a directed supplemental safety inspection to verify the operational readiness of the M18 Modular Handgun System.

CSAF, CMSAF meet warfighters in CENTCOM

Staff Sgt. Zachary Nordheim — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Air Force senior leaders assessed frontline readiness and force support initiatives during a recent leadership tour. The engagements centered on recognizing deployed service members and deepening coalition airpower partnerships across the theater.

AFAS offers Road Ready grant for spouses of deployed Airmen, Guardians

Pentagon News — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The initiative helps alleviate family burdens during deployments and ensures household transportation remains safe and operational.

DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums

Pentagon News — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains, and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes.

A first in 60 years: JB Andrews stands up new helicopter squadron

Senior Airman Gabriel Jones — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:52:06 GMT

JBA activated the 5th Helicopter Squadron marking the installation’s first new rotary-wing squadron activation in 60 years. The squadron will lead the phased integration and modernization transition to the HH-60W Jolly Green II alongside the 1st HS.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:18:45 GMT

Readout of USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Wilsbach’s counterpart visit with Bulgarian AF Commander Maj. Gen. Nikolay Rusev

Pentagon News — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:03:00 GMT

Bilateral talks at the Pentagon focused on NATO burden-sharing, eastern flank collective deterrence and Bulgaria’s acquisition of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft.

Air Force Reserve welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Carrie Kessler — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:47:00 GMT

Members of the Air Force Reserve Command welcomed their new leader during an assumption of command ceremony held at the Robins’ Museum of Aviation Aug 21.

Innovation, modernization, readiness highlight SecAF visit to McConnell AFB

Senior Airman Paula Arce — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:39:00 GMT

SecAF Meink visited McConnell AFB to observe the ongoing fleet transition from the KC-135 Stratotanker to the KC-46A Pegasus. During the visit, Meink reviewed digital engineering sustainment initiatives at the National Institute for Aviation Research and met with Total Force Airmen.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:19:36 GMT

DAF selects company to lead METC recapitalization project

Pentagon News — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:47:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force selected Layton/Gensler to lead the Medical Education and Training Campus Recapitalization project at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, utilizing an innovative Other Transaction Authority Agreement with Progressive Design Build.

Airmen conduct rapid rescue of Navy helicopter crew

Pentagon News — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:16:00 GMT

Airmen rapidly generated and deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five U.S. Navy personnel following an aircraft mishap near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.

Airman discharged under vaccine mandate returns to guide others back

Pentagon News — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:03:34 GMT

Master Sgt. Jessica Meinert raised her right hand and took the oath of re-enlistment into the Air

The Cognitive Weapon System: Under Secretary’s AFSA speech champions authentic leadership, Deliberate Learning

Tech. Sgt. William A. O’Brien — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:54:00 GMT

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:59:35 GMT

CMSAF Leadership Library: August 2026

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:18:00 GMT

Chief Wolfe presents the new CMSAF Leadership Library

Hegseth renames Joint Base Charleston to honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham

C. Todd Lopez — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:48:00 GMT

Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, became Joint Base Lindsey Graham during a ceremony Aug. 10 to rename the installation after the late senator, Air Force veteran and South Carolina native son.

CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit

Pentagon News — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:01:00 GMT

During his keynote address at AFSA Summit 26, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe unveiled a sweeping overhaul of enlisted professional development, alongside key updates to promotion processes and spouse employment support.