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CSAF Letter to the Force on Standards

Pentagon News — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:34:41 GMT

Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released a letter to Airmen on standards.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:27:00 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.

Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:06:00 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.

KMC Freedom Fest celebrates 250 years of American independence

Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:48:00 GMT

The Kaiserslautern Military Community sets off fireworks during Freedom Fest at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 4, 2026. The two-day fest brought together service members and families from the KMC in a shared celebration of partnership and 250 years of American independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi)

PACAF Airmen celebrate America's 250th birthday

Capt. Trevor Wood — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:21:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs, the 15th Wing, and the 137th Intelligence Squadron march behind the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam honor guard during an Independence Day parade in Kailua, Hawaii, July 4, 2026.

F-15EX returns to Pacific

Samuel King Jr. — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:28:00 GMT

The 85th TES deployed the F-15EX Eagle II to Japan's Kadena AB to train with the 18th Wing and test human-machine teaming with an uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat, advancing Defense of War’s lethality goals in the Indo-Pacific.

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.

USAFE Band strikes chord of friendship during Freedom 250 in Hungary

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:31:00 GMT

The USAFE-AFAFRICA Five Star Brass Band performed for U.S. Embassy Budapest’s Freedom 250 celebrations, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, connecting Hungarians with U.S. Airmen through music, education and diplomacy.

Airmen support Freedom 250 Salute to America celebration

Pentagon News — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Airmen supported the Freedom 250 Salute to America celebration on the National Mall and Capitol Grounds July 4th as part of the nation’s semi-quincentennial commemoration.

Team Osan celebrates America's 250th anniversary during Liberty Fest

Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:20:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airmen, families and community members participate in the Liberty Fest Freedom 250 celebration at Osan Air Base, South Korea.

March ARB partners with ‘World’s Greatest Drag Race’ honoring 250th anniversary

Pentagon News — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:18:00 GMT

March ARB hosted a "World's Greatest Drag Race" event on its runway to showcase high-performance American vehicles in support of the Air Force's Freedom 250 event.

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.

Historical highlights: 250 years of independence, partnership, and airpower

USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs and History Office — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:16:00 GMT

On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrates a historic milestone: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of a nation founded on the ideals of liberty, self-governance and freedom.

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.

Freedom 250: vigilance beyond the gate

Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:25:59 GMT

Military combat readiness extends to off-duty activities, particularly during the July 4 and Freedom 250 celebrations. Airmen and Guardians must apply tactical planning and risk assessment to their holiday plans to prevent tragic off-duty accidents.

LEAP scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit

James Brown — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:17:00 GMT

During a three-day U.S. military tour, a LEAP scholar and foreign area officer student served as the primary interpreter, enabling critical high-level defense talks between the U.S. and Argentina.

DAF reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to ACC

Pentagon News — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces advanced intelligence formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command, a streamlining process designed to align intelligence Airmen directly with combat-focused missions.

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.