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Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:06:41 GMT

The Air Force is partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit to leverage DIU's expertise in rapidly prototyping and fielding commercial technologies. This partnership is crucial for developing next-generation capabilities that will inform the future of the MQ-9 Reaper fleet.

Air Force announces B-21 Raider crew complement

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:35:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a two-pilot crew complement.

Tech. Sgt. promotion cycle correction

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:04:00 GMT

The AFPC identified and corrected a scoring key error for the 3P071 (security forces) Specialty Knowledge Test during the 26E6 promotion cycle.

Air Force earns top accolades in 2026 DoW Environmental Awards

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:44:00 GMT

The DAF secured top honors across four categories for its exceptional efforts in preserving the environment while enhancing operational readiness and community quality of life.

Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB

Pentagon News — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT

SecAF Troy Meink visited Minot AFB to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing.

SecAF visits Ellsworth AFB as base reaches historic B-21 Raider facilities milestone

Tech. Sgt. Levi Rowse — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:43:00 GMT

SecAF Troy Meink visited Ellsworth AFB June 30-July 1 to receive updates on the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and the ongoing preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.

Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB

Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys, Air Force Test Center Public Affairs — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:29:00 GMT

Senior Air Force leaders gathered at Edwards Air Force Base to honor the eight B-52 Stratofortress crew members lost in a June 15 crash, paying tribute to their ultimate sacrifice and dedication to the flight test mission and American airpower.

Space Force integrates with Air Force in AI sprint to ensure mission dominance

Deb Henley — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:10:00 GMT

For the first time, Guardians joined Airmen to work side-by-side with software developers during the Multi-Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, a two-week experiment evaluating how AI tools can effectively integrate to solve complex problems in contested environments.

Senior leaders chart course for future force

Tech. Sgt. William A. O’Brien — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:50:00 GMT

More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives.

56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron deploys HH-60W Jolly Green II to East Africa

Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:10:36 GMT

The deployment enhances crisis readiness and provides dedicated rapid-response defense and recovery assets for joint and partner forces in the region.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:39:00 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.

MacDill Youth Program Center hosts PFT pilot event

Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:00 GMT

MacDill AFB's Youth Program Center hosted a pilot event for the newly revived Presidential Fitness Test, becoming one of only four Air Force installations selected to evaluate the program before its nationwide rollout.

JBER fitness program enhances readiness, earns departmental recognition

Senior Airman Hunter Hites — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:55:00 GMT

JBER's strength and conditioning program was recently recognized as the 2025 DAF Fitness and Sports Program of the Year for Region 2.

Joint Base Andrews awarded the 2026 CINC IEA

Caitlin Robinson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:41:51 GMT

JBA won the 2026 Commander-in-Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence, recognized for its exceptional mission support, operational efficiency, and management of major national security events.

Hill AFB, Utah ANG to conduct statewide flyover for 'Freedom 250' celebration

Anthony Pham — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

To celebrate the nation's "Freedom 250" anniversary, the Air Force Reserve’s 419th FW and the Utah ANG's 151st Wing will conduct a statewide flyover in Utah on July 4.

VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews, begins commissioning flights

Pentagon News — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:46:54 GMT

The Air Force has delivered the modified VC-25B "Bridge" aircraft to the Presidential Airlift Group, where it is beginning commissioning flights to validate its safety, security, and communications systems before entering active presidential service.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts

Pentagon News — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The DAF awarded contracts to develop and produce its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft, while creating a competitive marketplace for mission-autonomy software from six vendors.

B-52 accident update: Edwards releases names of fallen crew members

412th Test Wing Public Affairs — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:11:00 GMT

Edwards Air Force Base released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards during a routine test mission.

DAF updates uniform guidance for Chaplain Corps, Air Force maternity uniforms

Pentagon News — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The DAF has issued new implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the Air Force maternity wrap dress.