Aug. 24, 2026 Readout of USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Wilsbach’s counterpart visit with Bulgarian AF Commander Maj. Gen. Nikolay Rusev 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.
Aug. 21, 2026 Air Force Reserve welcomes new commander 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.
Aug. 21, 2026 Innovation, modernization, readiness highlight SecAF visit to McConnell AFB 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.
Aug. 21, 2026 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.
Aug. 18, 2026 DAF selects company to lead METC recapitalization project 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.
Aug. 18, 2026 Airmen conduct rapid rescue of Navy helicopter crew 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.
Aug. 14, 2026 Airman discharged under vaccine mandate returns to guide others back Master Sgt. Jessica Meinert raised her right hand and took the oath of re-enlistment into the Air Force Reserve during an emotional ceremony in the Pentagon Aug. 14. With that oath, the AFRC gets back an all-source intelligence analyst with more than 12 years of service, four years after the
Aug. 14, 2026 The Cognitive Weapon System: Under Secretary’s AFSA speech champions authentic leadership, Deliberate Learning 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.
Aug. 14, 2026 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.
Aug. 12, 2026 CMSAF Leadership Library: August 2026 Chief Wolfe presents the new CMSAF Leadership Library
Aug. 12, 2026 Hegseth renames Joint Base Charleston to honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham 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.
Aug. 11, 2026 CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit 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.
Aug. 11, 2026 DAF updates COVID-19 reinstatement process, reduces time for members returning to service The DAF has streamlined its COVID-19 reinstatement process by establishing parallel processing for medical screening and military record correction board actions alongside deploying dedicated reinstatement case managers.
Aug. 7, 2026 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.
July 31, 2026 A-10s take fini flight at Davis-Monthan AFB A-10C Thunderbolt IIs took their final flights at Davis-Monthan AFB, marking the end of nearly 50 years of operations for the aircraft at the installation.
July 31, 2026 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.
July 30, 2026 Air Force announces Outstanding Airmen for 2026 Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026.
July 28, 2026 Air Force tests collaborative combat aircraft at Creech AFB The future of air combat is being forged in the Nevada desert as the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit pushed the boundaries of semi-autonomous technology during a recent Agile Combat Employment exercise.
July 27, 2026 Under Secretary Lohmeier addresses Life Cycle Industry Days; discusses tangible, intangible changes with acquisition transformation USecAF Matt Lohmeier provided remarks at the 10th edition of Life Cycle Industry Days in Ohio.
July 24, 2026 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.
July 23, 2026 Air Force launches myBodyComp, reinforces July 31 deadline for waist-to-height ratio measurements All Airmen without a qualifying exemption must have a current WHtR measurement recorded no later than July 31. Air Reserve Component members have until Aug. 31.
July 23, 2026 DAF, Arizona State University partner to strengthen installation energy resilience The first-of-its-kind, headquarters-level partnership will strengthen energy resilience, improve utility monitoring and expand access to support for energy planning and preparedness.
July 20, 2026 Department of the Air Force appoints 14 members to Scientific Advisory Board These appointments, nominated by the secretary of the Air Force and approved by the secretary of War, bring a diverse range of expertise from the private sector and academia.
July 17, 2026 CSAF, CMSAF visit RAF Mildenhall Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited RAF Mildenhall to engage with Airmen and emphasize the importance of readiness and innovation.
July 17, 2026 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.
July 10, 2026 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.
July 9, 2026 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.
July 9, 2026 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.
July 7, 2026 Tech. Sgt. promotion cycle correction The AFPC identified and corrected a scoring key error for the 3P071 (security forces) Specialty Knowledge Test during the 26E6 promotion cycle.
July 7, 2026 Air Force earns top accolades in 2026 DoW Environmental Awards 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.
July 2, 2026 Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB SecAF Troy Meink visited Minot AFB to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing.
July 1, 2026 SecAF visits Ellsworth AFB as base reaches historic B-21 Raider facilities milestone 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.
June 30, 2026 Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB 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.
June 30, 2026 Space Force integrates with Air Force in AI sprint to ensure mission dominance 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.
June 26, 2026 Senior leaders chart course for future force 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.
June 26, 2026 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron deploys HH-60W Jolly Green II to East Africa The deployment enhances crisis readiness and provides dedicated rapid-response defense and recovery assets for joint and partner forces in the region.
June 26, 2026 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.
June 23, 2026 MacDill Youth Program Center hosts PFT pilot event 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.
June 23, 2026 JBER fitness program enhances readiness, earns departmental recognition JBER's strength and conditioning program was recently recognized as the 2025 DAF Fitness and Sports Program of the Year for Region 2.
June 22, 2026 Joint Base Andrews awarded the 2026 CINC IEA 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.
June 22, 2026 Hill AFB, Utah ANG to conduct statewide flyover for 'Freedom 250' celebration 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.
June 19, 2026 VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews, begins commissioning flights 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.
June 18, 2026 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.
June 17, 2026 Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts 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.
June 17, 2026 B-52 accident update: Edwards releases names of fallen crew members 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.
June 17, 2026 DAF updates uniform guidance for Chaplain Corps, Air Force maternity uniforms The DAF has issued new implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the Air Force maternity wrap dress.
June 14, 2026 Airmen, Guardians support UFC Freedom 250 event Airmen and Guardians attended the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn June 14, representing the Department of the Air Force in the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.
June 12, 2026 Air Force Test Pilot tapped as ‘ultimate wingman’ for Artemis III As NASA prepares to execute one of the most complex human missions into space since the Apollo era, an Air Force aviator has been selected to ensure its success.
June 12, 2026 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.
June 9, 2026 DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing DAF senior leaders presented a unified front to a Senate subcommittee justifying a historic budget request for fiscal 2027.
June 5, 2026 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.
June 4, 2026 732nd AMS leverages artificial intelligence to enhance Arctic TTX The tabletop exercise was designed as a logistics-focused training event, which identified potential limiting factors that could arise during real-world operational surges.
May 29, 2026 T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status Following collaborative engineering and maintenance inspections initiated after a May 12 mishap at Columbus Air Force Base, the fleet is expected to safely resume flying status in the coming days.
May 29, 2026 Vice president, SecAF congratulate class of 2026 Vice President JD Vance and SecAF Troy Meink addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2026 commencement ceremony. The event recognized the new officers' readiness to lead and adapt in a rapidly changing global security environment.
May 29, 2026 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 27, 2026 Four Airmen honored with Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award The Air Force recognized four Airmen for their exceptional leadership qualities during the 2026 Lance P. Sijan Award ceremony at the Pentagon, presented by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach.
May 26, 2026 163rd RTS Instructors strengthen mission readiness More than 1,000 Airmen are trained in Rapid Damage Repair and other Civil Engineer specialty courses annually, strengthening mission readiness through technical expertise, mentorship and teamwork.
May 22, 2026 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s counterpart visit with Argentine Air Force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Gustavo Valverde USAF Gen. Wilsbach hosted Argentine Air Chief Brig. Gen. Valverde to strengthen defense cooperation after key talks across the U.S. focused on fleet modernization, F-16 training, and C-130 sustainment.
May 22, 2026 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 21, 2026 DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony Department of the Air Force and Department of War leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2027 budget request.
May 19, 2026 T-38 Talon operational pause The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation.
May 18, 2026 Off-duty 162nd Wing medic recognized for actions at crash scene A 162nd Wing aerospace medical service specialist is recognized by the Tucson Fire Department for providing critical, life-saving emergency medical care to a civilian at the scene of a severe motor vehicle crash while off duty.
May 18, 2026 Accelerating the fight for drone dominance Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is putting drone dominance into action with the development of programs and training for both combat scenarios and installation defense.
May 15, 2026 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 15, 2026 DAF updates religious accommodation process, eliminates Religious Resolution Teams The DAF has updated DAFI 52-201, modifying the religious accommodation process for Airmen and Guardians.
May 14, 2026 PACS 26: Strengthening global partnerships for a free, open Indo-Pacific The leaders are meeting this week to focus on integrating air power and strengthening partnerships for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
May 14, 2026 920th Rescue Wing assists in rescue of 11 survivors off Florida coast Reserve Airmen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing assisted in the rescue of 11 survivors from a downed civilian aircraft approximately 80 miles east of Melbourne, Florida.
May 13, 2026 DAF selects partner for commercialized on-base lodging A commercial partner has been identified that will allow the DAF to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories.
May 13, 2026 Balikatan 2026: 317th AW Airmen awarded Philippine Military Merit Medal U.S. Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing were awarded the Philippine Military Merit Medal for their significant contributions to Exercise Balikatan 2026, enhancing rapid airlift capabilities and strengthening regional security alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
May 13, 2026 B-1 Bomber departs Wichita months ahead of schedule following historic 'BackBONE' surgery A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell AFB last September for a massive structural repair headed back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment.
May 12, 2026 Air Force, Boeing accelerate KC-46 upgrades to target readiness The plan pursues three primary lines of effort: repurposing early-built aircraft for immediate operational impact, accelerating the Remote Vision System 2.0 retrofit schedule and implementing a targeted performance-based logistics effort to resolve systemic readiness challenges.
May 12, 2026 NMED, DAF verbally agree to collaboration that advances PFAS cleanup at Cannon AFB The New Mexico Environment Department and the Department of the Air Force announced a verbal agreement to establish a collaborative groundwater-sampling framework to support ongoing PFAS investigation and clean-up activities at Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County.
May 11, 2026 55th Fighter Squadron pilots earn Distinguished Flying Cross ACC commander awards six Airmen with one of the nation’s highest military honors for extraordinary heroism during Operation Midnight Hammer.
May 11, 2026 US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness Air Force FTUs specialize in developing operational proficiency for aircrew members assigned to advanced weapon systems. These units provide system and mission-specific training, ensuring a seamless transition from foundational skills to combat-readiness.
May 8, 2026 Department of the Air Force announces Homestead ARB as candidate for future F-35A basing The Department of the Air Force approved Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, as the candidate location in the most recent round of Air Force Reserve Command F-35A basing decisions.
May 8, 2026 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 7, 2026 Maj. Gen. Moga nominated to lead USAFA following Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind The President of the United States has nominated Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, to serve as the 23rd Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy and promotion to the rank of lieutenant general.
May 7, 2026 Tinker brings the B-1 back to the fight A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer once parked in the Arizona desert is back in the air after an intensive regeneration and depot maintenance effort led by the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base.
May 6, 2026 F-22 Raptors arrive in Japan, strengthen Indo-Pacific airpower Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for a rotation designed to strengthen regional interoperability and maintain a persistent, high-tech presence in the Indo-Pacific.
May 5, 2026 137th SOW hosts tactical communicators in AFSOC course The multi-week course brings together XCOMM special operators across active duty, guard and reserve wings to develop the skills and knowledge needed to set-up and operate communication systems in any environment
May 5, 2026 2025 Department of the Air Force Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Award recipients announced Department of the Air Force officials recently named the recipients of the 2025 Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Annual Awards.
May 4, 2026 944th Fighter Wing sharpens readiness during Desert Hammer 26-2 The exercise focused on Mission Ready Airmen skills, aeromedical mission-essential tasks and civil engineer Ready Airmen Training objectives.
May 4, 2026 Air Force greenlights T-7A Red Hawk for production following Milestone C The Air Force recently approved initial production of 14 T-7A aircraft, spares and trainers to get the next generation training capabilities into the hands of instructor pilots and students as quickly and safely as possible.
May 1, 2026 VC-25B Bridge program completes flight testing, prepares for summer rollout This program represents a fundamental shift in how the Air Force delivers critical capabilities.
May 1, 2026 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.
April 29, 2026 Forging warrior-leaders: SecAF underscores USAFA’s vital role in national defense The SecAF engaged with cadets and leadership during a visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy, reinforcing his priorities of modernization and readiness.
April 28, 2026 DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce The DAF recently approved a new strategy to build and maintain a highly skilled AI workforce to secure a technological and competitive advantage.
April 28, 2026 CSAF immersion at JBSA highlights training modernization, force readiness CSAF held an immersion at JBSA that included Air Force BMT, the Special Warfare Training Wing and the T-7A Red Hawk, underscoring AETC's focus of strengthening airpower through advancing and improving training.
April 28, 2026 Chief Master Sgt. Nuñez visits Reserve Airmen supporting exercise Balikatan The focus of Nuñez’s visit to the Philippines was to meet with the Reservists instructing leadership courses at the Philippine Air Force Leader Development Center.
April 27, 2026 124th ASOS TACP Airmen conduct CAS training at Razorback Range Razorback Range provides ASOS personnel across the country the ability to train in the mission of close air support in a unique, dynamic environment that is supported by the total force, including contract air.
April 24, 2026 SAASS developing expert joint warfighters Air University prepares joint warfighters to assess conditions, frame options and support decisions tied to how the Department of the Air Force executes strategies and plans.
April 24, 2026 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.
April 23, 2026 USAF, Netherlands formalize partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft development The Department of the Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing a shared strategy to bring greater affordable mass to deter, and if necessary, defeat adversaries.
April 22, 2026 DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance These strategies provide a strategic roadmap for the department to become an AI-first force, operationalizing data and AI as decisive force multipliers and strategic assets to maintain air and space dominance from the boardroom to the battlefield.
April 22, 2026 Space Force selects first Air Force Reservists to transfer into part-time work roles The Space Force announced that 247 Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields were selected for transfer into the service in part-time work roles. The announcement marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Space Force Personnel Management Act.
April 22, 2026 Balikatan 2026: 317th AW conducts MEO, arrives in Philippines In this year’s iteration of the longstanding annual exercise, the 317th Airlift Wing provided critical tactical airlift capabilities in support of thousands of personnel from multiple partner nations.
April 22, 2026 DAF announces next steps in Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative The Department of the Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Innovation Unit, has selected three companies to potentially develop and operate a microreactor on a DAF installation, as part of the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative.
April 21, 2026 DAF senior leaders meet with Vance Airmen The senior leaders emphasized the importance in every career field for readiness, modernization and innovation so the Air Force can continue flying and fixing in order to deter any adversary.
April 21, 2026 31 AEW CC greets ROKAF Operations Command CC at Gwangju AB The meeting between the two military leaders occurred after Cha flew an F-15K Slam Eagle during combined training operations between U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines Corps, and South Korea air force fighter aircrew. The mission was part of FF 26-1, a regularly scheduled training event designed to
April 21, 2026 Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet 'challenges of today and tomorrow' The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated.