March 6, 2026 CSAF Letter to the Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released a letter to Airmen.
March 9, 2026 Air Force, MASS-TF sign MOU to evaluate strategic real estate opportunities The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to pursue a strategic real estate and mission support partnership.
March 10, 2026 CMSAF Wolfe visits Joint Base Andrews Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe, and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Team Andrews to hold an all-call and emphasize the Air Force's three priorities: readiness, modernization, and Airmen and their families.
March 11, 2026 TEC hosts inaugural master fitness leader course The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center hosted the U. S. Air Force’s inaugural Master Fitness Leader course Feb. 17–27, bringing together Total Force Airmen and civilians for the first offering of the new training program.
March 11, 2026 Year of the mentor: Going beyond training To improve rider safety and skills, the DoW is implementing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Mentor Program, which pairs service members with experienced motorcyclists as an alternative path for completing advanced training.
March 12, 2026 CSAF, CMSAF highlight AETC’s strategic impact on force readiness The senior leaders visited multiple bases to see how AETC is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force.
March 13, 2026 Six Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Six crew members aboard the aircraft have been confirmed deceased.
March 13, 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.
March 13, 2026 DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.
March 14, 2026 DoW identifies Air Force casualties The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.
March 17, 2026 419th Fighter Wing Reservists support first-ever microreactor airlift The historic mission, known as Operation Windlord, marked the first-ever military airlift of a microreactor and demonstrated the Department of War’s ability to rapidly deploy next-generation power systems by air.
March 18, 2026 Architects of the exercise: Bringing the space domain to life for Freedom Shield 26 Freedom Shield 26 is a recurring exercise between South Korea and the United States, in collaboration with the United Nations Command, ensuring continuous preparedness for military forces on the Korean Peninsula.
March 19, 2026 Distributed operations enable Seventh Air Force to sustain airpower during Freedom Shield 26 During exercise Freedom Shield 26, the Seventh Air Force tested its ability to command and control airpower in the event its primary Air Operations Center is no longer available, forcing personnel and capabilities to operate from multiple dispersed locations.Known as distributed operations, this
March 19, 2026 DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations The DAF recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring individuals who met the eligibility requirements receive the full amount of post-service benefits.
March 20, 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.
March 23, 2026 US, allied forces strengthen Arctic readiness during exercise Cold Response 26 U.S. Air Force forces integrated with allies to execute high-intensity scenarios that tested interoperability and readiness in harsh Arctic conditions.
March 24, 2026 Air Force leaders visit Minot AFB to advance Sentinel modernization The visit focused on ensuring alignment between program development and operational execution as the Air Force prepares to transition from the Minuteman III system to the LGM-35A Sentinel.
March 25, 2026 Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness They told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and Guardians continue to operate in demanding environments worldwide.
March 26, 2026 Decision advantages formed by ACC’s Operations Analysis Squadron ACC’s Operations Analysis Squadron worked with the United States Air Force Weapons School to develop an innovative eGradebook — a unified online platform with automated trend analysis and streamlined data entry.
March 26, 2026 AFMC hosts USecAF during Wright-Patterson AFB immersion The visit provided an opportunity for Lohmeier to meet with command leaders and subject matter experts, who offered insights on current and future missions, challenges and opportunities.
March 27, 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.
March 27, 2026 Sentinel Program advances with silo prototype The silo prototype will validate a modular, repeatable construction approach designed to accelerate fielding, reduce cost growth and enable learning before full-rate production.
March 30, 2026 F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base The arrival supports the Department of the Air Force’s modernization efforts and demonstrates the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of Japan and sustaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific.
March 30, 2026 Hill AFB fighter squadron chosen as top in the Air Force The award recognizes the top fighter squadron in the United States Air Force.
March 30, 2026 USAF, Army integrate air defense capabilities during Freedom Shield 26 The 51st Security Forces Squadron and 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conducted joint training during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base.
March 30, 2026 A hero's final flight: 'Bud' Anderson laid to rest at Arlington Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, the last surviving “triple ace” pilot from World War II, received full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
April 1, 2026 USAF implements restructure of Strategy, Design, Requirements directorate This key milestone in the Air Force's ongoing modernization and requirements reform efforts, streamlines the capability development process.
April 2, 2026 DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.
April 3, 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.