Sept. 10, 2025 Air Force, Space Force join federal push to modernize IT service delivery, strengthen readiness The Department of the Air Force is aligning with a new federal initiative to overhaul how government services are designed and delivered, a move leaders say will sharpen warfighting readiness, increase lethality and save taxpayer dollars.
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. 3, 2025 DAFITC 2025 emphasizes collaboration, innovation The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower conference brought together military members, civilians and industry partners for its annual education and training event.
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. 18, 2025 Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.
Aug. 18, 2025 CMSAF visits the 378th AEW Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to see the mission firsthand.
July 29, 2025 SecAF kicks off Indo-Pacific visit at JBPHH Secretary Meink was familiarized with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s ability to support transient aircraft, deploy Airmen within a short timeframe and project airpower during exercises and real-world operations.
July 25, 2025 SecAF visits Asia-Pacific to strengthen alliances, assess readiness Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink departed July 24 on his first international trip as SecAF, traveling throughout the U.S. Asia-Pacific area of responsibility to reinforce international partnerships and meet with Airmen and Guardians supporting the 2025 Department-Level Exercise.
July 25, 2025 Cloudy with a chance of aircraft: 36th OSS forecasts the force during REFORPAC 2025 The 36th Operations Support Squadron provides daily forecasts during real-world operations and exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025
July 24, 2025 Senate confirms Lohmeier to be nation’s 29th Air Force Under Secretary Mr. Matthew Lohmeier was confirmed as the 29th Under Secretary of the Air Force.
July 23, 2025 US-Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2 PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements.
July 23, 2025 International Observer Program showcases interoperability, readiness for US partners, allies The Pacific Air Forces' International Affairs Division organized an International Observer Program event during the exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025
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 Nordhaus, Raines see heroism, partnerships in Central Texas Early on July 4, almost 30 inches of rain fell within hours across Central Texas’s Hill Country, surging the Guadalupe River and triggering catastrophic flash flooding. Within hours, Texas National Guard members sprang into action, launching search and rescue operations alongside civil authorities.
July 16, 2025 317th AW showcases combat readiness in major AMC inspection The 317th Airlift Wing completed the initial phase of its first-ever Combat Readiness Inspection, evaluated by Air Mobility Command at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
July 15, 2025 55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness Talon Shield centers on strengthening joint operational readiness and highlights the U.S. Air Force's AFFORGEN model — a deliberate force presentation strategy designed to ensure mission-ready Airmen are trained, equipped and deployable on demand.
July 14, 2025 SECAF, CSAF recognize Airmen who supported Operation Midnight Hammer SECAF and CSAF visited USTRANSCOM, AMC and Scott AFB to engage with service members and highlight contributions to Operation Midnight Hammer.
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 3, 2025 CSAF Leadership Library: July 2025 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
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 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 25, 2025 National Defense Area established in South Texas The U.S. Air Force will manage a new NDA covering approximately 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, Texas, on land transferred from the International Boundary and Water Commission through the General Services Administration.
June 17, 2025 CSAF, CMSAF visit MacDill AFB Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi hosted an all-call for Airmen at MacDill Air Force Base, highlighting the base’s vital contributions to force readiness, talent development and global power projection.
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 10, 2025 CMSAF Flosi engages with Little Rock AFB Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Little Rock Air Force Base, engaging with Airmen from across the Total Force and gaining insight into the installation's unified approach to the mission.
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 New CMSgts complete Chief Initial Mission Command Training More than 500 newly-selected chief master sergeants underwent the inaugural Chief Initial Mission Command Training hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi.
May 19, 2025 Air Force seeks partner for commercialized on-base lodging The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to transition on-base lodging at 58 installations across the U.S. and its territories to a commercial partner through the COBL.
May 13, 2025 Senate confirms Meink to be nation’s 27th Air Force Secretary Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force.
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 Air Force honors Airmen with 2025 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award Lt. Col. Michael P. Redding, Capt. Brandon W. Seyl, Master Sgt. Erica D. Johnson and Tech. Sgt. Christopher P. Leung II were honored for their exemplary leadership and dedication to the U.S. Air Force mission.
April 15, 2025 ACC leads radical change to USAF fleet maintenance, management Air Combat Command is leading efforts to overhaul how the U.S. Air Force does aircraft maintenance and fleet management this spring.
April 4, 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.
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 Strength in service: Airman transforms mental health support at Ali Al Salem Air Base At Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Senior Airman Yasmin Freckleton is proving that resilience is a way of life for the Air Force.
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 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 '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
April 1, 2025 Pregnant aircrew policy updates to reduce risk Air Force oversight for risk assessment of pregnant aircrew is being raised to the Major Command level based on feedback from medical professionals across the service.
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 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 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 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 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 WOTS holds second graduation WOTS graduated 30 warrant officers, sending technical experts and advisors into the force to support the cyber and IT career fields.
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 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 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 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 Hegseth directs civilians to prepare 5 bullet points on weekly work Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to all Defense Department civilian employees directing them to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.
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.
Jan. 31, 2025 Tactical Leadership Course emphasizes Agile Combat Employment Airmen attended a Tactical Leadership Course in efforts to push the Mission-Ready Airman concept, equipping Airmen from various career fields to train in a multitude of skills necessary for Agile Combat Employment.
Jan. 31, 2025 Air Force Wargaming Institute hosts tabletop exercise for the Department Level Exercise series 2025 The Department Level Exercise series, part of the DAF’s Reoptimization for GPC, is the integration of several disparate major command exercises, intended to synchronize and evolve operations to deter competitor aggression where able, and to defeat threats to national security when necessary.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Dec. 31, 2024 Navigating change: US Air Force, Space Force surgeon general discusses transformative leadership Lt. Gen. John DeGoes discusses transformative leadership and how it is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptability, and a commitment to the Air Force core values.
Dec. 30, 2024 Mission readiness: Air Force, Space Force surgeon general kicks off annual leadership workshop During the workshop, Air Force medical leaders celebrated 75 years of the AFMS community, discussed operational medical priorities and how the AFMC transition will enhance the ability of warfighters to deploy at a moment’s notice and provide optimized health care delivery and support.
Dec. 20, 2024 USAF’s top leadership team concludes Standing Watch trip in Romania U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi met with key NATO allies in Romania to conclude their week-long Standing Watch trip on Dec. 20.
Dec. 17, 2024 CMSAF strengthens ties with ANZUS allies Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi met with partners to reinforce U.S., Australian and New Zealand military interoperability during a trip within Oceania Dec. 7–13.
Dec. 11, 2024 DAF announces 2024 Presidential Rank Award recipients Selected by the President of the United States, Presidential Rank Awards are presented to a small cadre of civilian senior executives in recognition for their long-term accomplishments in providing exceptional service to the American people.
Dec. 10, 2024 AFSFC activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework.
Dec. 6, 2024 First Air Force warrant officers graduate, prepare to enter force The first 30 Air Force warrant officers graduate from the U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training School.
Dec. 5, 2024 DAF SES receives Presidential Rank Award Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations Robert E. Moriarty was awarded the 2024 Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive.
Dec. 5, 2024 Air Force Accessions Center activation marks historic milestone The new center merges the AFRS and the Jeanne Holm Center which oversees officer training school, warrant officer training school and junior and reserve officer training corps, under one organization to oversee recruitment, officer accessions and citizen development.
Nov. 26, 2024 USecAF discusses national defense challenges, inspires cadets at Virginia Tech Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton visited Virginia Tech Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 875 to discuss national defense challenges and strategies.
Nov. 26, 2024 CMSAF Leadership Library: November 2024 Chief Flosi presents the new CMSAF Leadership Library
Nov. 22, 2024 Around the Air Force: Hurricane Recovery Task Force, Reserve Transitions to the F-35A, and Surgeon General’s Strategic Imperatives In this week's Around the Air Force, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activates a task force to help bases affected by hurricanes, the Air Force Reserve enhances combat power by transitioning to the F-35A, and the Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General outlines his four
Nov. 15, 2024 Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Royal Saudi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Turki Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin hosted Royal Saudi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Turki Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz for an official counterpart visit Nov. 12.
Nov. 13, 2024 Air Force, Space Force surgeon general shares vision for accomplishing AFMS strategic imperatives The Air Force and Space Force surgeon general outlined his vision for implementing four Air Force Medical Service strategic imperatives to ensure Airmen and Guardians health and medical readiness.
Nov. 6, 2024 DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner A prototype F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon.
Nov. 4, 2024 DAF senior leaders emphasize reoptimizing for GPC, ready Airmen for future fight The 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium underscored the critical role of the U.S. Air Force in a rapidly shifting global landscape with a focus on reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.
Nov. 4, 2024 Air Force top enlisted leader discusses threats, Airmen tenacity at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi addressed a crowd of more than 1,000 Airmen during the 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium.
Nov. 1, 2024 Allvin continues drumbeat for integrating, reshaping Air Force at think tank Carrying fresh insights from a recent tour of the Pacific, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin re-emphasized Oct. 31 the need to aggressively integrate and reshape the service to confront China’s rising threat, as well as the malign actions of other adversaries.
Nov. 1, 2024 Air Force launches new SIF Marketplace to drive innovation across the force The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes throughout the Air Force.
Nov. 1, 2024 COMAMC provides Commander’s Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, AMC commander, revealed his intent and celebrated a banner year of mobility operations during his keynote address at the 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 31.
Oct. 30, 2024 New York Air Guard wing welcomes new, high-tech helicopters The New York National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing marked the arrival of its new HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue fleet at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base.
Oct. 30, 2024 Sheppard AFB unveils Airmanship 200 curriculum at conference The conference highlighted the significance of Airmanship 200 in developing the next generation of Airmen.
Oct. 23, 2024 CMSAF hosts senior enlisted mission command training The six-day training, hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, will place senior enlisted leaders in resource-limited locations and scenarios to see the capabilities and limitations of agile combat employment deployments.
Oct. 21, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF complete INDOPACOM trip to reinforce alliances, partnerships CSAF and CMSAF traveled across the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility to engage key allies and partners.
Oct. 18, 2024 DAF senior leaders visit Korea to engage with allies, Airmen The senior leaders and allies discussed the current strategic environment and ways their two services can integrate even more effectively to deter aggression in the region.
Oct. 18, 2024 DAF announces new enlisted development and education policy The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline and modernize Total Force enlisted development following the separation of DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, into more specialized instructions.
Oct. 17, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF discuss readiness, reoptimization during Yokota AB visit During their visit, they met with 374th Airlift Wing leadership, hosted an all-call, recognized outstanding Airmen, and toured facilities across the base.
Oct. 16, 2024 AFSOC activates 11th Air Task Force The 11th ATF was activated during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB. The 11th ATF will serve as one of six of the Air Force’s units of action available to meet global combatant command requirements.
Oct. 16, 2024 DAF e-Learning hosts interpersonal skills simulations, feedback on demand Airmen looking to practice and prepare for one-on-one difficult conversations can now utilize scenario-based AI tools within DAF e-Learning.
Oct. 15, 2024 USAF leadership engage allies, partners to counter pacing threat U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi are participating in an international Air Force Forum hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in Tokyo Oct. 14-16.
Oct. 13, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF kick off INDO-PACIFIC trip to engage allies, partners CSAF and CMSAF began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s area of responsibility following a brief stop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Oct. 11, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF discuss reoptimization, mobility ops in contested environment at Travis AFB CSAF and CMSAF visited Travis AFB to recognize the progress Team Travis has made supporting the DAF’s initiative to reoptimize for GPC and to discuss the central role mobility warriors will play in possible combat operations against the pacing threat.
Oct. 9, 2024 A-29 Super Tucano joins Air Force Test Pilot School fleet Three A-29 Super Tucanos joined the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB modernizing and expanding TPS curriculum to accelerate the fielding of combat capability for the U.S. Air Force.
Oct. 9, 2024 CSAF Leadership Library: October 2024 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
Oct. 9, 2024 ACC lays out new priorities As ACC adapts to meet the challenges of GPC, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of ACC, has outlined a vision for the future by emphasizing four key focus areas for the command.
Oct. 8, 2024 USTRANSCOM welcomes Reed as new commander Gen. Randall Reed assumed leadership of U.S. Transportation Command from Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost during a ceremony at Scott AFB.
Sept. 30, 2024 Air Force gears up for first training events at Combat Support Training Range sites The Air Force is preparing for its first Air Task Force training events at Combat Support Training Range sites in November.
Sept. 27, 2024 Travis AFB bids farewell to last KC-10 The ceremony honored the legacy, heritage and historical significance of the KC-10 Extender and the aircrew and maintainers who supported the airframe during its time in service.