Sept. 11, 2025 US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Sept. 10, 2025 ACC focuses on readiness, warfighter excellence during USecAF visit Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited Air Combat Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Sept. 9, to gain a deeper understanding of how ACC headquarters trains and develops air combat forces for U.S. warfighting commanders.
Sept. 10, 2025 Allies unite in tactical, operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 The exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening speed, flexibility and cooperation to defend national and allied interests.
Sept. 9, 2025 New Hampshire ANG to spearhead KC-46A modernization with new test force The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center established its first-ever KC-46A Combined Test Force during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sept. 8, 2025 AMC reactivates 21st AF, realigns Numbered Air Force structure The NAF activation and command structure realignment allows AMC and subordinate units to achieve a more effective posture, diversify mission sets and better equip Airmen to project and sustain power at relevant speed, scale and distance in support of national strategic objectives.
Sept. 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.
Aug. 27, 2025 Air Force tests helicopter countermeasures over water in Total Force exercise A first-of-its-kind exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters' defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats.
Aug. 25, 2025 Under Secretary Lohmeier visits alma mater, observes US Air Force Academy updates Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Aug. 21, 2025 Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
Aug. 21, 2025 Patriot Medic 25 tests Reserve medical readiness in large-scale combat operations Patriot Medic 2025, the Air Force Reserve’s premier multi-national medical readiness training event, took place August 6 to 12 and included all U.S. military services and international partners including Australian, British and Canadian forces.
Aug. 21, 2025 EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series AFSOC tested its warfighting readiness during Emerald Warrior 25.2, the command’s premier operational exercise held across Arizona and California from July 21 - Aug. 11.
Aug. 20, 2025 Ready to deploy: 12th Air Task Force achieves final certification The 12th Air Task Force achieved its final certification after successfully completing Bamboo Eagle 25-3, setting the standard as one of the first Air Task Forces trained for the Air Force's new deployment model.
Aug. 20, 2025 DAF holds service’s first 'National Signing Day' at Capitol Hill The U.S. Air Force and Space Force held its first National Signing Day ceremony at the historic Rayburn House Office building, Aug. 15.
Aug. 19, 2025 Forging the fight together: Synchronizing joint operations in Bamboo Eagle 25-3 Bamboo Eagle 25-3 pushed the boundaries of 21st-century mission command, leveraging the Distributed Mission Operations Center, or DMOC, to forge agile, resilient leaders.
Aug. 7, 2025 JCSE enables DAF’s DLE series Service members from the Joint Communications Support Element deployed to the Indo-Pacific AOR to provide the backbone of information technology support across all elements of the exercise series.
Aug. 6, 2025 Dyess B-1s sharpen combat readiness during Red Flag-Nellis 25-3 Airmen and B-1B Lancers from Dyess AFB, recently wrapped up a dynamic showing supporting Red Flag-Nellis 25-3, the U.S. Air Force’s premier combat training event held at Nellis AFB.
Aug. 6, 2025 Bracer Forge builds warrior mindset for 81st Training Group Airmen More than 2,000 Airmen from the 81st Training Group traded classrooms and technical equipment for rucksacks and tactical gear during the first iteration of Bracer Forge.
Aug. 1, 2025 19th AW, mission partners deliver during DLE 25 Airmen from Little Rock AFB teamed up with Dyess AFB in DLE 2025, a large-scale training event and includes elements designed to test and refine the U.S. Air Force's rapid global mobility capabilities.
July 31, 2025 Allied eyes on the fight: US, Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25 The U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force are jointly operating ground-based command and control systems during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 to enhance military interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region.
July 30, 2025 Skyraider II testing continues at Eglin AFB The 96th Test Wing tests new special operations aircraft.
July 29, 2025 Top enlisted leader of the Air Force tackles DoD priorities at Ramstein AB CMSAF David A. Flosi engaged with Airmen at Ramstein Air Base to discuss how they are advancing Department of Defense priorities.
July 25, 2025 621st CRW shows off mobility expertise during DLE During this large-scale exercise that included joint and multinational partners, more than 12,000 USAF and U.S. Space Force personnel and more than 350 aircraft participated with a focus on enhancing rapid global mobility capabilities.
July 24, 2025 Air Force stands up A6 for warfighter communications, cyber systems The Department of the Air Force has created a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to warfighter communications and cyber systems.
July 23, 2025 Holloman AFB medics enhance fitness and expeditionary capabilities in Medic-X exercise By incorporating field tactics and wartime medical practice in a Medic-X exercise, the 49th Medical Group added a new layer of depth to their monthly training day.
July 23, 2025 Next-gen TOC-L systems announced to boost agile C2 capabilities The DAF has announced the upgrade of the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability with its Major Release 2 prototype, designed to advance contributions to Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
July 22, 2025 CMSAF Flosi highlights Airmen’s agility, readiness during East Africa tour CMSAF Flosi met with Airmen during a recent multi-base visit, where he observed how small, agile teams are delivering results in one of the most strategically significant and operationally complex regions in the world.
July 21, 2025 F-35 international interfly at Talisman Sabre 25 – A first for the USAF Two U.S. Air Force pilots successfully flew Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an international interfly training mission during exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16.
July 18, 2025 F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution Two F-15EX Eagle IIs aircraft deployed to Kadena Air Base, setting the stage for the permanent arrival of 36 more aircraft in spring 2026 – part of a long-term transformation to maintain U.S. air dominance in a dynamic theater.
July 18, 2025 Rescue squadrons unite, strengthen interoperability during REFORPAC Resolute Force Pacific highlights how exercises strengthen combined capability and coordination for real-world contingencies across the Indo-Pacific region.
July 17, 2025 SOUTHERN STAR ’25: 27th Special Operations Wing projects power with partners in Chile The multinational training exercise emphasizes operational and tactical missions, bringing together joint, combined, interagency and military forces to strengthen coordination and interoperability within a unified special operations command.
July 16, 2025 STARR, Stripes programs reward Airmen, Guardians referrals Two programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.
July 14, 2025 AMC forces launch for DLE 2025 to elevate rapid global mobility Spanning more than 3,000 miles, this exercise will provide the opportunity for Airmen in multiple nations to work alongside allies and partners. Together, they will employ new concepts of operations in a realistic environment, delivering invaluable training for the joint force and showcasing rapid
July 11, 2025 Air Force Battle Lab advances the kill chain with AI, C2 Innovation The 805th Combat Training Squadron completed a major experiment of 2025, advancing key priorities in human-machine teaming, data convergence and emerging technologies to sharpen U.S. Air Force command and control capabilities.
July 10, 2025 Tucano Tales: A-29C operations formally begin at the USAF Test Pilot School The A-29C Super Tucano fleet's integration into the school's curriculum offers students a modern platform for spin training, sensor and mission systems instruction, as well as other uses.
July 8, 2025 Air Force advances human-machine teaming with autonomous collaborative platforms The U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated a major leap in human-machine teaming, flying autonomous collaborative platforms, alongside crewed fighter aircraft during a training event at Eglin Air Force Base.
July 8, 2025 DAF kicks off Department-Level Exercise series in Pacific The Department of the Air Force launched its Pacific-focused first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series today in multiple locations across the United States and Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility.
July 3, 2025 Tennessee Guard participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition The Tennessee National Guard and Bulgaria Armed Forces participated in a competition as a part of the DoD’s National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
June 30, 2025 Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve The Department of the Air Force achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies.
June 30, 2025 SecAF emphasizes modernization, readiness during ACC immersion Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink attended an Air Combat Command immersion tour to gain a comprehensive understanding of ACC's diverse mission set and its critical role in projecting combat airpower and global information operations.
June 26, 2025 Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.
June 16, 2025 Air Force DASH pioneers human-machine teaming for faster battle management decisions The Department of the Air Force took a step toward future command and control capabilities with the successful completion of its first Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming experiment, recently held at the Howard Hughes Operations Center.
June 11, 2025 AFSOUTH launches AMISTAD 2025 across Latin America U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) launched AMISTAD 2025 in Peru, marking the start of a global health engagement designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance deployment readiness across five Latin American nations.
June 11, 2025 Microreactor pilot reaches major project milestone The Department of the Air Force, in coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Office, reached a critical milestone in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award to Oklo, Inc.
June 9, 2025 AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians The Air Force Aid Society announced a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
June 6, 2025 Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually To maintain air superiority, project global power and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators—specifically, 1,500 pilots per year.
June 6, 2025 Around the Air Force: US Air Force Academy Commencement, Modernizing Pilot Training, Hurricane Hunters In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2025, the T-7A Red Hawk is the future of pilot training, and Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are ready for the Atlantic hurricane season.
May 30, 2025 CSAF underscores Beale's role in forging the future force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Beale Air Force Base to showcase the base's role in shaping the future force.
May 30, 2025 SecAF gives commencement speech to USAFA Class of 2025 In his first public speech as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink reflected on the cadets’ time at the Academy.
May 28, 2025 C-130s deliver US, Spanish paratroopers to Latvia, demonstrating allied strength in Swift Response 25 SR25 is one of three major exercises under DEFENDER 25, an annual U.S. Army-led deployment and training event with 29 participating nations conducting exercise response operations and increasing interoperability alongside allies and partners.
May 27, 2025 Changing Parts: 125th LRS Embraces F-35A Conversion The Florida Air National Guard's 125th Logistics Readiness Squadron continues efforts to transition from the F-15 Eagle to the F-35A Lightning II fighter jet.
May 22, 2025 DAF Safety launches Motor Vehicle Awareness Survey to assess driver attitudes Department of the Air Force Safety is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive Motor Vehicle Awareness Survey aimed at assessing driver attitudes and behaviors on the road.
May 21, 2025 SecAF highlights FY26 priorities, strategic challenges in SASC testimony Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, alongside Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee
May 16, 2025 Respect the past, forge the future: Air Power Days returns to Osan The 51st Fighter Wing hosted Osan Air Power Days 2025 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to strengthen ties with the local community and celebrate allied partnerships.
May 16, 2025 DMM workshop drives digital warfighting, AI strategy with industry partners AFMC and industry partners collaborated to turn AI shared ambitions into actionable strategies
May 14, 2025 Special operations Airmen maneuver through TRADEWINDS25 The 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, strengthened critical self-sustaining skills and assessed their ability to operate in multiple expeditionary environments across the Caribbean during TRADEWINDS25.
May 13, 2025 Acting SecAF Ashworth’s farewell letter to the force Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth pens a farewell letter to the force
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 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 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 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 Nebraska Air National Guard showcases career paths The Nebraska National Guard Air Base in Lincoln, hosted its annual Open Hangar event April 17, drawing over 300 high school students interested in exploring potential careers.
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 445th LRS ensures readiness through preparation The key to always being ready is preparation–words that embody the missions carried out by the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron.
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 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 15, 2025 134th ARW enhances readiness with nuclear operational readiness, combat readiness exercises The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base conducted a four-day Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise and Combat Readiness Exercise
April 14, 2025 AETC commander launches immersive learning challenge, proposals due May 15 This initiative, inspired by a visit to Arizona State University's cutting-edge Dreamscape Learn facility, aims to propel AETC's training into the 21st century and equip Airmen to thrive in future conflicts.
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 4, 2025 US, French forces conduct joint parachuting exercise in Djibouti U.S. Pararescuemen and French paratroopers conducted a three-day parachuting exercise in Djibouti, strengthening their partnership and demonstrating NATO interoperability.
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 1, 2025 'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC emphasizes Airmen development at FD summit Air Education and Training Command officials brought together experts and leaders to discuss the future of training and development within the Air Force during the command’s annual Force Development Summit
March 28, 2025 AETC prioritizes data literacy to equip staff for digital future AETC launched a data literacy initiative to upskill its workforce. This initiative includes mandatory training, personalized learning pathways, and new performance elements focused on data skills to improve decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.
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 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 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 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 25, 2025 TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now The TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available April 1.To retain health records, download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.
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 20, 2025 Air Force major pilots NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, NASA astronaut, successfully completed her next mission: space.
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 Air Force Wargaming Institute hosts Air Force Power Wargame 2025 The Wargaming Institute hosted more than 280 participants, assembled from multiple combatant commands, the Air and Naval War Colleges, the Department of State, policy experts from across the government and think tanks.
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 Around the Air Force: More Air Force, Space Force Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts In this week’s look Around the Air Force, CSAF Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the USSF’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care FSA benefit.
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 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 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 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 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. 21, 2025 Hegseth addresses strengthening military by cutting excess, refocusing DOD budget Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget.