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Air Force conducts live-fire test for Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

Air Force conducts live-fire test for Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
CSAF, CMSAF discuss readiness, quality of life during Aviano AB visit

CSAF, CMSAF discuss readiness, quality of life during Aviano AB visit
AF Week in Photos

AF Week in Photos
Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower

Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower

Air Force announces B-21 Raider crew complement

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.

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Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower

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.

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F-15EX returns to Pacific

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.

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AF Week in Photos

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron participate in a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026 over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the joint force’s ability to integrate multi-domain capabilities with allies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This week's AF Week in Photo Top Shot comes from Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2026. The aircraft supports combat operations by providing rapid, precision strike capability and defending coalition forces across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

The YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft flies over the Mojave Desert, Calif., July 10, 2026. The experimental aircraft fired an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile as part of a deliberate, phased test progression that began with inert carriage evaluations earlier this year. The autonomous aircraft is designed to operate alongside crewed platforms, extending their reach, survivability and effectiveness in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Chaos, an American Red Cross therapy dog, sits on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 8, 2026. Therapy dogs help create a relaxed environment where service members can reduce stress and improve resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform during the Salute to America celebration at Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. The demonstration supported the nationwide observance of America’s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Winchell)

Staff Sgt. Tyler Culbertson, assigned to the 167th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, fires an M4 carbine during weapons qualification training at the 167th Airlift Wing firing range in Martinsburg, W.Va., June 30, 2026. The training reinforced firearms safety, weapon familiarization and marksmanship skills to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Colby Smith)

Airmen assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard, participate in Operation War Hog Breakout during a combat readiness inspection in Great Falls and Helena, Mont., June 28, 2026. The inspection evaluated the wing’s ability to survive, operate and accomplish mission-essential tasks in a simulated deployed environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Reid)

A B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron participate in a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026 over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the joint force’s ability to integrate multi-domain capabilities with allies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

Senior Airman Steven Hoover, an 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, establishes a stack before entering a room during close-quarters battle training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., June 24, 2026. The training develops communication, discipline and precision for operating in confined spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

A crew chief performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2026. Routine maintenance ensures the aircraft remains safe, reliable and ready to support combat air operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin W. Moore)

A C-5M Super Galaxy sits on the flightline at Dover Air Force Base, Del., June 18, 2026. The aircraft completed the installation’s C-5M flight deck refurbishment pilot project, restoring worn interior areas during a scheduled major isochronal inspection without adding maintenance downtime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

Master Sgt. Daniel Stikeleather, a 212th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and a simulated casualty are hoisted into an HH-60W Jolly Green II during the Arctic Thunder Open House 26 full-scale exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 17, 2026. The exercise simulated the recovery of a pilot following an aircraft incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keola Vischi)

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 65th Aggressor Squadron is marshaled on the flightline at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., June 17, 2026. Exercise Venom Forge is an in-house, limited-scope event designed to develop and test critical thinking, planning and execution across logistics, maintenance and munitions operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” conduct an aerial demonstration over the National Mall, as viewed from the Lincoln Memorial, in support of Salute to America 250 in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. The historic flyover celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday while showcasing the precision, professionalism and combat capability of the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by AJ Bleyer)

The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft is escorted by F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing over Washington, D.C., June 26, 2026. The flight rehearsed the HUGE 1 flyover for the America 250 Independence Day celebration and demonstrated the coordination required for a large-scale aerial tribute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)

The starboard side of a heritage tail design is displayed on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., June 12, 2026. The design honors America’s 250th anniversary with 13 Betsy Ross stars representing the original colonies, a silhouette of Mount Rushmore, the numeral 250, and the years 1776-2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Hutton, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, assists Green Berets assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command Europe during a high-altitude, low-opening jump in Baumholder, Germany, July 4, 2026. Training with special operations forces strengthens interoperability between mobility and special operations units for global contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

A crew chief marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon before taxiing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 16, 2026. The sortie supported ongoing regional operations and maintained the aircraft’s readiness to provide airpower across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin W. Moore)

Airmen prepare to refuel a C-130J Super Hercules at Saipan International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands, June 29, 2026, during exercise Valiant Shield 2026. The exercise strengthens joint integration across the Indo-Pacific and demonstrates the readiness and flexibility of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)

U.S. Air Force aircraft including an F-15EX Eagle II, center, and two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2026. The aircraft flew to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners in preparation for the permanent arrival of the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 and cadet cadre participate in the annual swearing-in ceremony at Stillman Field at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2026. The ceremony marks the beginning of basic cadet training and their path toward commissioning as Air Force and Space Force officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

Members of the New Hampshire National Guard and the armed forces of El Salvador participate in the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s 2026 The Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Match at Fort Devens, Mass., June 13, 2026. Day one of the two-day event focused on special zero targeting from 100, 300 and 400 yards. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. April S. Jackson)

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing deploys an AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile during a Valiant Shield 2026 live-fire sinking exercise over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. Valiant Shield demonstrates joint force integration across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Thomas Barley)

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Clement, right, a Team Air Force competitor, prepares to fire his rifle during the air precision competition at the Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 19, 2026. The games celebrate the determination, strength, and resilience of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn White)

Airmen assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron establish a stable source of electricity during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force exercise at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 18, 2026. Airmen from 13 career fields collaborated under realistic field conditions, using available resources to strengthen the expeditionary warfighting skills needed to sustain combat operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Albert Morel)

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit leads four F-35A Lightning II aircraft during a formation flyover above the National Mall during a Freedom 250 event with pink yellow blue sky.

U.S. Air Force Col. Christian Bergtholdt, 325th Fighter Wing commander, is sprayed with water with other airmen laughing.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an aerial demonstration.

Two airmen silhouettes sitting in cockpit of stealth fighter with sunset behind them.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Giavanna Vicario (left), U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicole Favuzza (center), and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kim Yen Soto (right) prepare to compete in the indoor rowing competition, holding each other hands in support of comrades.

U.S. Air Force members of the 15th Wing render a first salute to Col. Kyle Clinton, incoming 15th Wing commander, during the wing change of command ceremony with planes in background.

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