Nov. 28, 2025 Former 480th EFS commander awarded Silver Star Medal A former commander of the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a presentation ceremony at the Pentagon.
Dec. 2, 2025 AFCENT strengthens international partnerships through Ferocious Falcon 6 U.S. refueling and fighter aircraft from USAFCENT participated alongside five nations in Ferocious Falcon 6, a biennial Qatar-led exercise carried out to raise combat efficiency by building integrated command and control systems capable of achieving joint combat readiness.
Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Dec. 2, 2025 Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2025 season after flying into three Category 5 storms The squadron flew 927.9 hours this year across the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and central Pacific basins, collecting critical data that improved forecasts, saved lives and once again, demonstrated the unit's no-fail mission.
Dec. 2, 2025 CSAF, leaders at all flying units step to the jet again Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach returned to the cockpit in America’s premier air supremacy platform, urging leaders to maintain the edge as the world’s greatest and most powerful Air Force.
Dec. 2, 2025 Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education The Air Force announced updates, Dec. 2, to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active-duty members.
Dec. 3, 2025 USecAF visits Columbus AFB Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited Columbus Air Force Base to engage with Airmen, gain insight into modernization initiatives, and reinforce the importance of readiness across the force.
Dec. 3, 2025 Thunderbirds aircraft incident An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crashed during a training mission in California.
Dec. 4, 2025 100th KC-46A Pegasus delivered to Travis AFB AMC welcomed the 99th and100th KC-46A Pegasus aircraft delivered to the U.S. Air Force, during an arrival ceremony at Travis AFB.
Dec. 5, 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.
Dec. 5, 2025 Air University streamlines CCAF, PME transcript requests Air University is improving the transcript request process following the integration of the Community College of the Air Force into the Air University Student Information System.
Dec. 5, 2025 T-7A Red Hawk lands at JBSA-Randolph The U.S. Air Force’s first T-7A Red Hawk assigned to AETC arrived at the 12th Flying Training Wing, marking a major milestone in the modernization of pilot training.
Dec. 9, 2025 Wolfe assumes role as 21st CMSAF Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe became the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony Dec. 8.
Dec. 10, 2025 24th CSAF Gen. Wilsbach’s First Letter to the Force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released his first letter to Airmen.
Dec. 10, 2025 Jackson Barracks to gain ANG cyber operations squadron Jackson Barracks has been selected as the preferred location for an Air National Guard cyber operations squadron
Dec. 10, 2025 JB Elmendorf-Richardson to gain 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron JB Elmendorf-Richardson was selected to host air support ops. squadron.
Dec. 10, 2025 B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.
Dec. 12, 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.
Dec. 12, 2025 NAVAIR releases V-22 comprehensive review findings Naval Air Systems Command released the findings of a comprehensive review Dec. 12 on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.
Dec. 16, 2025 DAF updates medical shaving profile guidance to align with Secretary of War grooming policy The Department of the Air Force updated its medical guidance for shaving profiles to align with the Secretary of War’s grooming standards.
Dec. 17, 2025 Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration The Shadow Operations Center-Nellis concluded its 2025 Experimentation Series with Capstone 2025, a pivotal event designed to enhance joint and coalition interoperability and accelerate progress in command-and-control modernization.
Dec. 17, 2025 Pathfinders drive TOC-L innovation Pathfinder units are playing a crucial role in the Air Force’s modernization of command and control, with the 752nd Operations Support Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base guiding the effort for the Tactical Operations Center-Light.
Dec. 18, 2025 OCD25 wraps up: delivering holiday cheer, supplies to Pacific islands Operation Christmas Drop 2025 marks the 74th iteration, bringing together service members from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and South Korea for the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission.
Dec. 19, 2025 2025 Spark Tank winner announced A team from Barksdale AFB pioneered and prototyped a B-52 avionics pylon loading adapter using existing weapons-loading equipment to win the 2025 Spark Tank competition.
Dec. 19, 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.
Dec. 19, 2025 Hegseth, senior leaders honor military's top recruiters Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and other senior War Department officials honored the military's top recruiters during the inaugural Recruitment Excellence Forum at the Pentagon.
Dec. 19, 2025 CENTCOM launches Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS in Syria U.S. and partner forces commenced Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS in Syria in response to the attack on U.S. and partner forces.
Dec. 20, 2025 CSAF, CMSAF visit 48 FW, highlight mission priorities The senior-leader visit kicked off a seven-base tour to meet with Airmen around the USEUCOM and USCENTCOM area of responsibility who stand watch 365 days a year.
Dec. 22, 2025 Air Force designates Northrop Grumman’s Talon prototype as YFQ-48A The U.S. Air Force announces the designation of YFQ-48A as the Mission Design Series for Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon, a semi-autonomous prototype aircraft, underscoring the Air Force’s commitment to rapidly delivering next-generation capabilities.
Dec. 23, 2025 CSAF, CMSAF connect with Airmen in CENTCOM AOR during holiday visit The senior leaders recently concluded a multi-day visit to bases across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, engaging with service members assigned to Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), Dec. 18-22.
Dec. 23, 2025 CSAF, CMSAF make inaugural visit to USAFE-AFAFRICA, meet with Ramstein Airmen The visit wrapped up a seven-base trip across the USEUCOM and USCENTCOM areas of responsibility, providing both leaders an opportunity to engage with Airmen at all levels who are standing watch 365 days a year.