May 9, 2025 Around the Air Force: Wedgetail Collaboration, Aerial Networking, Super Squadron Test In this week’s look Around the Air Force, trilateral collaboration streamlines certification for the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, aerial networking capability completes flight testing for improved C3BM, and Seventh Air Force extends its Super Squadron test to maximize combat effectiveness.
May 7, 2025 Kadena AB demonstrates readiness In a demonstration of combat readiness and regional deterrence, the 18th Wing conducted a large-scale elephant walk, May 6, at Kadena Air Base, assembling one of the most diverse formations of U.S. military aircraft in the Indo-Pacific.
May 7, 2025 Ashworth, Allvin and Saltzman outline fiscal 2026 budget priorities to congressional panel The three most senior civilian and military officials from the Department of the Air Force told a congressional panel that the Air Force and Space Force need resources and creative thinking, along with modern capabilities, to meet emerging threats.
May 6, 2025 C2WAC goes global: Largest class to date unites allied warfighters in UK hosted course The Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course at RAF Waddington had nearly equal numbers of coalition and U.S. personnel — making it the largest C2WAC class to date.
May 6, 2025 Fluent in joint: AMLOs start their journey at the 435th An air mobility liaison officer’s primary objective is to eliminate communication confusion. Embedded with Army and Marine units, AMLOs act as translators and advocates, ensuring that personnel and cargo movements meet the needs of the Joint Force.
May 2, 2025 CSAF Update to the Force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction
May 2, 2025 AF Week in Photos 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.
May 1, 2025 DAF begins ground testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, selects Beale AFB as the preferred location for aircraft readiness unit The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
April 30, 2025 Air Guard units join forces for aerial wildfire suppression training Military and civilian flight crews wrapped up a week of aerial wildfire suppression training, concluding the annual Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems spring training.
April 30, 2025 Trilateral E-7A agreement marks new milestone with KC-46 certification In a historic first, the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Royal Air Force collaborated to rapidly improve global combat capability while gathering critical test data for future acquisition of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft.
April 25, 2025 Around the Air Force: Space Force Warfighting Framework; Training Range Improvements; Integrating Air, Missile Defense In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the U.S. Space Force outlines a vision for space superiority, Combat Support Training Ranges get improvements for warfighters, and the Air Force works with the Army on a large-scale military modernization experiment.
April 24, 2025 Seventh Air Force to extend Super Squadron test for second year, expand scope Seventh Air Force is set to extend its “Super Squadron” test for a second phase in October 2025 after recently receiving approval by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
April 22, 2025 363rd ISR Wing executes no-notice Combat Readiness Exercise, ACC Combat Readiness Inspection The 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing recently concluded its first no-notice Combat Readiness Exercise across various locations throughout the United States in the first quarter of 2025.
April 21, 2025 Modernizing the IT backbone: the Air Force’s commitment to critical infrastructure Department of the Air Force senior leaders from across the IT and acquisitions community emphasized the importance of investing in critical infrastructure and information systems across Air and Space Force installations.
April 21, 2025 Turbo Weasel sharpens warfighting readiness through realistic joint training Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron participated in a dynamic air exercise called Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
April 21, 2025 LAMAT 2025 culminates in Guyana The Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 mission concluded two weeks of intensive medical collaboration between U.S. military personnel and their Guyanese counterparts.
April 18, 2025 Wyoming Guard Airmen make first antarctic cardiac evacuation in 35 years Airmen of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron played a critical role in the first successful evacuation of a patient in cardiac arrest from McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
April 15, 2025 Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together Project Convergence Capstone 5 is a large-scale military modernization experiment for the future of warfare. It focuses on the continued integration of joint and multi-national layered air and missile defense systems.
April 10, 2025 Top enlisted USSF, USAF leaders testify to Congress on military member quality of life The Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force testified before the House Committee on Appropriations, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
April 8, 2025 98-year-old pilot sees Skyraider legacy live on in AFSOC’s OA-1K Skyraider II Joined by his family and members of AFSOC, retired Lt. Col. Bill Buice watched as the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II arrived at Hurlburt Field. That moment brought back a wave of memories during his time piloting the Skyraider in the Vietnam War 60 years ago.
April 4, 2025 Air Force Special Operations Command accepts the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft on April 3, 2025.
April 4, 2025 Pacific partners conclude successful CT25 Airmen from the United States, Thailand and Singapore, concluded exercise Cope Tiger 25 with a ceremony Mar. 28.
April 3, 2025 CSAF Leadership Library: April 2025 Summary: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
April 2, 2025 Autonomous F-16 program advances with modifications, simulations Fighting Falcon undergoing changes to fly autonomously. Aircraft simulations occurring at rapid speeds to provide massive data to improve autonomy.
April 2, 2025 Sustaining stealth Beneath the sleek lines of the F-35A Lightning II, Airmen move with careful precision, sealing seams and smoothing surfaces to restore one of the aircraft’s most powerful features, its stealth.
April 1, 2025 Five Deployable Combat Wings selected in evolution of force presentation The U.S. Air Force has identified the first five Regular Air Force candidate locations to build a Deployable Combat Wing Unit Type Code and is scheduling site surveys to begin in the coming weeks.
March 28, 2025 PACAF deputy commander says generational allies forge interoperability at Avalon International Airshow Symposium Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, reflected on the symposium's significant opportunity for air chiefs and senior leaders from over 30 nations to come together.
March 28, 2025 178th Wing showcases Agile Combat Employment during Exercise Advanced Wrath 25 Airmen from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 178th Wing, in collaboration with units from the New York and Mississippi Air National Guard, recently concluded Exercise Advanced Wrath.
March 28, 2025 Around the Air Force: Money-Saving Microvane Tech, Total Force Pilot Retention, SPAFORGEN In this week’s look Around the Air Force, C-17 microvane technology saves money and fuel for aircraft, Total Force Shared Service offers flexibility to active-duty pilots interested in the Reserve or Guard and SPAFORGEN ensures Guardians are ready for the high-end fight.
March 28, 2025 PACAF hosts Pacific Defender 25-2 PACAF A4S Security Forces Division conducted Pacific Defender 25-2, an exercise intended to build partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
March 27, 2025 In his confirmation hearing, Meink stresses the need for speed, innovation Dr. Troy E. Meink appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be the next SecAF.
March 27, 2025 US-Kenya partnership fortified through joint engineering efforts at Camp Simba Camp Simba, strategically located near the Kenyan naval base in Manda Bay, exemplifies the flourishing U.S.-Kenyan partnership, strengthened by Kenya's designation as a major non-NATO ally in 2024.
March 27, 2025 Luke AFB concludes final US F-16 divestment The 56th Fighter Wing flew the final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight out of Luke Air Force Base delivering it to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB.
March 27, 2025 Airmen at 105th AW modernize C-17 fleet with microvanes The 105th Airlift Wing is playing a fundamental role in a modernization initiative that will save the Air Force over $14 million annually.
March 26, 2025 11th ATF showcases agile combat capabilities in Freedom Shield 25 The 11th ATF alongside the 11th Combat Air Base Squadron supported the 51st FW and the 36th FS’ F-16 Fighting Falcon. Their mission was twofold: to provide C2 and base operating support-integration.
March 24, 2025 Air Force Reserve, Royal Auxiliary Air Force leaders deepen ties in bilateral engagement Senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force met March 17-19 to strengthen an enduring partnership.
March 21, 2025 Air Force Awards Contract for Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, F-47 The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform.
March 21, 2025 Statement by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin on the USAF NGAD Contract Award Statement by CSAF Allvin on the NGAD Contract Award.
March 21, 2025 AF Week in Photos 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.
March 19, 2025 Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit.
March 19, 2025 US, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25 Airborne is an annual large-scale exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan.
March 19, 2025 US bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed a deployment as part of Bomber Task Force 25-2.
March 19, 2025 USAF, ROKAF, USN F-35s integrate during FS25 The event highlighted the capability of U.S. and ROK forces to seamlessly integrate air, ground and maritime operations, reinforcing their enhanced combined defense posture.
March 18, 2025 109th Airlift Wing concludes 2024-25 Antarctic Science Support Season The 109th Airlift Wing executed 79 missions using its ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules aircraft, transporting personnel, cargo and fuel to key research sites across the continent.
March 14, 2025 AF Week in Photos 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.
March 13, 2025 Air Force Medical Command reaches initial operating capability This milestone signifies activation or establishment of the DAF’s newest direct reporting unit headquarters, two intermediate medical readiness commands and six of seven medical wings.
March 12, 2025 Senior leaders to Senate: Air Force, Space Force are ready, capable, but challenges remain Senior uniformed officers from the Air Force and Space Force told a Senate subcommittee March 12 that each service is focused on readiness but that budget shortfalls and determined adversaries are continuing sources for concern.
March 10, 2025 DAF senior leaders highlight warrior ethos, lethality during NCLS U.S. military general officers and senior enlisted advisors headlined a senior leader panel during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Feb. 21.
March 10, 2025 Office of the Chief Information Officer drives efficiency for IT spending Cecily Odom takes the helm as senior advisor at the Enterprise IT Programming and Financial Management office.
March 10, 2025 Air Force, Space Force discuss requirements to win future fights Air Force and Space Force senior leaders took to the stage at the recent Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium March 3-5, outlining their vision for the future of warfare.
March 7, 2025 Sentinel ICBM achieves modernization milestone with stage-one solid rocket motor test The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corporation completed a full-scale qualification static fire test of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile stage-one solid rocket motor March 6, at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah.
March 6, 2025 PACAF commander highlights readiness, lethality at AFA Warfare Symposium Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, reinforced PACAF’s focus on warfighting effectiveness, lethality, and readiness during the Air & Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium.
March 5, 2025 Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership CMSSF Jon Bentivegna and CMSAF David Flosi discussed key challenges and strategies to prepare enlisted personnel for future conflicts.
March 5, 2025 Air Force leaders discuss future force design U.S. Air Force leaders discussed force modernization and strategic planning, emphasizing the priorities for future capabilities, deterrence and joint force integration during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association Warfare Symposium.
March 5, 2025 Senior leaders discuss intelligence driving unified action Senior leaders discuss Global Integration, during the Air and Space Force Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, March 4
March 5, 2025 Air Force aims to instill Warrior Ethos, increase lethality The Air Force is aligning with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's priorities, says Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, while saving taxpayer dollars and redirecting them into combat readiness.
March 4, 2025 Allvin advocates for ‘more Air Force’ to offer President ‘more options’ While confronting volatile adversaries abroad but with new leadership at home, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin described his strategy for defending the homeland.
March 3, 2025 Air Force designates two Mission Design Series for collaborative combat aircraft The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril).
Feb. 28, 2025 AF Week in Photos 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.
Feb. 28, 2025 Around the Air Force: Bomber Task Force 25, Minuteman III Test Launch, Weapons and Tactics Conference In this week’s look Around the Air Force, BTF missions demonstrate force projected capabilities, an unarmed Minuteman III launch ensures a credible and effective deterrent, and WEPTAC offers the opportunity to develop, refine and validate tactics, techniques and procedures for Air Combat Operations.
Feb. 28, 2025 Hurlburt Field gains 711 SOS, 919 SOMXG The Department of the Air Force selected Hurlburt Field, Florida, as the preferred and final location to host the 711 Special Operations Squadron and 919 Special Operations Maintenance Group.
Feb. 21, 2025 Airmen, Soldiers evacuate 296 people stranded by floods in Kentucky Airmen and Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard evacuated 296 residents from two housing complexes surrounded by floodwaters in Martin County, Kentucky, on Feb. 17.
Feb. 21, 2025 Around the Air Force: Strength through Bamboo Eagle, A New Era of Pilot Testing, AETC Launches New Flying Risk App BE 25-1 kicks off focusing on ACE with joint and allied forces, the USAF Test Pilot School collaborates with Stanford University for AI driven systems that will define future warfighting capabilities, and AETC deploys a ground-breaking app to retool how aircrews assess risk prior to every flight.
Feb. 21, 2025 Hawaii Air Guard’s Sentry Aloha exercise boosts readiness Approximately 800 joint personnel, including Guardsman, Reservists, locally based active-duty partners from the 15th Wing, Sailors and Marines and nearly 30 aircraft from six states participated together in exercise Sentry Aloha 25-1.
Feb. 19, 2025 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force’s safe, effective deterrent A joint team of AFGSC Airmen and Vandenberg SFB Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg SFB.
Feb. 18, 2025 Bamboo Eagle 25-1 tests forces in a combat representative environment The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center recently wrapped up Bamboo Eagle 25-1, concluding a series of coordinated operations that involved more than 10,000 personnel from multiple Air Force major commands, joint services and allied air forces.
Feb. 15, 2025 TACP conduct Target Acquisition, Distributed C2 Operations during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 Special Warfare TACP teams from the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing enabled critical C2 and sensing capabilities for exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 across America and islands in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 10-14.
Feb. 13, 2025 Face of defense: Airman helps save skier's life On Jan 17., Senior Airman Sebastian d’Alton assisted in the life saving measures of a skier by applying a tourniquet and packing the skiers wound until a helicopter arrived to airlift the skier to a local hospital.
Feb. 12, 2025 Launching the mission: The importance of 48FW crew chiefs Crew chiefs and Airmen keep the mission going at RAF Lakenheath.
Feb. 12, 2025 36th AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility Four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron revved engines in preparation for a routine, yet convincing, demonstration of world-class agility, Feb. 6.
Feb. 12, 2025 352nd SOW, Finnish Utti Jaeger Regiment strengthen NATO’s interoperability in austere weather environments The training included airdrop operations in cold weather conditions utilizing the 352nd SOW’s MC-130J Commando II.
Feb. 11, 2025 A new era in testing: USAF TPS partners with Stanford, Silicon Valley for AI, emerging technologies course This historic collaboration marks the school’s first major engagement with academia in recent memory and is part of a broader effort to prepare future military test leaders for the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, data-driven systems, and autonomous technologies.
Feb. 10, 2025 ShOC-N Capstone, Human-Machine Teaming experimentation to optimize the kill chain The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, executed its bi-annual capstone event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Feb. 10, 2025 US, allied air forces, joint partners strengthen readiness in Bamboo Eagle 25-1 The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-1—a combined exercise featuring the U.S. Air Force alongside the joint force and allied forces.
Feb. 8, 2025 Heritage lays foundation for Air Force BMT During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force basic military training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force.
Feb. 7, 2025 Air Guard conducts Sentry South-Southern Strike exercise Exercise Sentry South-Southern Strike, a joint military partnership, strengthened contingency response operations, joint coordination, and combat employment skills during a two-week training event.
Feb. 7, 2025 FEBEX 25 prepares ANG for global challenges The exercise replicated challenges in the Indo-Pacific theater, preparing units for potential island-hopping missions and decentralized command structures necessary for modern conflict environments.
Feb. 7, 2025 DAF announces Spark Tank 2025 finalists DAF leaders announced the finalists of the 2025 Spark Tank competition made up of premier innovation ideas by Airmen and Guardians seeking sponsorship to bring their concepts to life.
Feb. 6, 2025 Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise executed by 379th ECES The multi-day exercise played a part in the broader Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) directed operation Agile Spartan 25.1.
Feb. 6, 2025 908th FTW connects with next generation of innovators during Maxwell Robotics Competition The 908th Flying Training Wing supported a robotics competition at Maxwell Air Force Base, showcasing a MH-139A Grey Wolf aircraft and providing interactive education to high school students about STEM applications and career opportunities.
Feb. 5, 2025 F-35 hot turns: enhancing survivability, lethality The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron exercised rapid aircraft regeneration and employment procedures on the F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Feb. 5, 2025 35th FW leads bilateral CBRN training with JSDF The 35th Civil Engineering Squadron Office of Emergency Management conducted bilateral chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear small team operations training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Feb. 3, 2025 Cope North 25 send-off The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the Traffic Management Office are preparing cargo shipments for the upcoming Cope North 25 exercise in Guam, a multinational training event that enhances interoperability and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
Jan. 31, 2025 Air Force provides airlift support for NORTHCOM border mission This effort aims to enhance security and logistical capabilities as border enforcement agencies manage evolving challenges to protect the sovereignty of the U.S.
Jan. 30, 2025 United Operational Test Team conducts first dual, external GBU-54 release The United Operational Test Team conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35.
Jan. 29, 2025 DAF Safety announces next generation safety reporting The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App.
Jan. 28, 2025 Belgian air, space commander visits Luke AFB As Belgium prepares to transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II, the nation is focused on ensuring its pilots and maintainers are fully equipped to operate and sustain the fifth-generation aircraft effectively.
Jan. 27, 2025 DoD augments USCPB in removal flight efforts Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Transportation Command is supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal flights by providing military airlift.
Jan. 24, 2025 AF Week in Photos 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.
Jan. 23, 2025 CSAF Leadership Library: January 2025 Summary: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
Jan. 23, 2025 Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning.
Jan. 21, 2025 First F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with Advanced EPAWSS system arrive at Liberty Wing Two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft equipped with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System arrived at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, marking the delivery of the first F-15E Strike Eagles integrated with one of the world’s most advanced electronic warfare suites.
Jan. 17, 2025 CMSAF visits MAKOS CMSAF Flosi visited Homestead Air Reserve Base to discuss how the Air Force is reoptimizing for Great Power Competition and the importance of national security objectives.
Jan. 16, 2025 Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26 Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force.
Jan. 15, 2025 Wyoming, Nevada Guard aircrews assist California firefighters Three C-130 Hercules traveled to Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in California to assist the state’s firefighting apparatus.
Jan. 15, 2025 Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.
Jan. 15, 2025 National Guard Bureau chief thanks firefighting guardsmen National Guard Bureau senior leaders visited guardsmen supporting firefighting efforts in Southern California.
Jan. 14, 2025 Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050 SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.
Jan. 14, 2025 America’s Airfield honors President Jimmy Carter during State Funeral Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in enabling Special Air Mission 39 during the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Jan. 2-9, 2025, despite a historic winter storm just days before.
Jan. 13, 2025 California, Nevada, Wyoming Guard join firefighting battle More than 1,850 Guard members from California, Nevada and Wyoming are activated in assisting air and ground firefighting efforts in California.