May 18, 2026 Luke AFB Airmen pioneer AI integration for daily operations Luke Air Force Base Airmen are shaping how the Air Force integrates artificial intelligence into daily operations, supporting faster decision-making and improved mission effectiveness across the force.
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 11, 2026 PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role The PACAF commander visited Kadena Air Base to assess operational capabilities and reinforce the installation’s role in sustaining combat power across the Indo-Pacific.
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 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 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 6, 2026 ANG leaders convene to align on wartime readiness, ‘bring the future faster’ During the annual Wing Leader Fly-In, Air National Guard senior leadership outlined a strategic vision to "bring the future faster" by focusing on wartime readiness, modernizing equipment portfolios, and enhancing recruiting and retention efforts across the force.
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 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.
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 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 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 Readiness starts with clarity, leadership and taking care of Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe met with Airmen, Guardians, civilians and families during an Air University-hosted all call at Maxwell Air Force Base.
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 20, 2026 919th SOW tests full-spectrum readiness in wing exercise The exercise focused on the 919th SOW's core Mission Essential Tasks by establishing a FOB and executing complex operations in a simulated austere location. The training was specifically designed to replicate a challenging and restrictive operational environment.
April 20, 2026 African Lion 26: Airmen participate in largest Joint military exercise in Africa African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies.
April 17, 2026 Air Force advances secure AI capabilities with IL5 approval for VIA’s eJARVIS The Department of the Air Force has awarded Via Science, Inc., a leading provider of AI technologies, Impact Level 5 Authority to Operate for its eJARVIS application.
April 16, 2026 Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program The Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice.
April 15, 2026 CMSAF David Wolfe visits MEPS Fort Sam Houston Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited MEPS at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston..
April 14, 2026 B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability The B-21 Raider program continues to accelerate the delivery of long-range strike capability, with aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker demonstrating the rapid maturation of the weapon system.
April 14, 2026 USAF GE 26 showcases new AI-enabled WarMatrix wargaming capability The wargames delivered a rigorous, fast-paced environment designed to test concepts, capabilities and force design considerations critical to future conflict scenarios.
April 13, 2026 Meink emphasizes technological excellence, acquisition transformation during Ohio immersion Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded a visit to Air Force Materiel Command and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base units April 3, which provided him a comprehensive look at the critical airpower, technology and acquisition missions conducted by units across the installation.
April 10, 2026 SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing U.S.-India defense partnership.
April 9, 2026 Colonel Tellez to Succeed Brigadier General Marks as Commandant, Reinforcing Warfighter Focus at the Academy Colonel Brandon J. Tellez has been assigned as the Academy’s 32nd Commandant of Cadets, succeeding Brigadier General Gavin P. Marks.
April 8, 2026 Buckley SFB, Malmstrom AFB selected for Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations program This decision is a key step in ensuring the service can execute critical missions without interruption, thereby strengthening national security.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Feb. 26, 2026 Air Force leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design Senior Air Force leaders and industry experts discussed the priorities for Air Force’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora.
Feb. 26, 2026 Acquisition leaders detail Warfighting Acquisition Strategy at AFA symposium Top acquisition leaders for the DAF detailed how the acquisition process is being reshaped to meet the demands of modern warfare, during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 25, 2026 Warfighting acquisition transformation to bolster DAF Battle Network delivery Leaders doubled down on the importance of acquisition transformation within the DAF Battle Network framework, highlighting the department’s focus on maturing architecture and delivering capability at operational speed.
Feb. 24, 2026 Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Feb. 24, 2026 SECAF opens 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium with ‘Innovating Faster: Acquisition Transformation’ During his keynote at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink laid out his vision for the Department of the Air Force’s acquisition transformation effort.
Feb. 23, 2026 Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Feb. 23, 2026 New Tinker AFB electrical peaking plant enables energy resilience Tinker Air Force Base and Oklahoma Gas & Electric celebrated the opening of an electrical peaking plant.
Feb. 23, 2026 Air Force issues new guidance to streamline Line of Duty decisions for Reservists, Guardsmen on extended active-duty orders The Department of the Air Force released updated guidance intended to accelerate Line of Duty determinations for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members serving on extended active‑duty orders.
Feb. 23, 2026 DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.
Feb. 23, 2026 DAF exploring lease opportunities for data centers in Alaska The DAF is gauging interest for data center construction in Alaska. Interested parties have until March 13 to submit a response.
Feb. 19, 2026 AFSOC strategizes on adapting special air warfare for an evolving world AFSOC opened the 2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium with senior leaders underscoring the command’s enduring focus on people and rapid adaptability to win the future fight in a complex and ever-changing global security environment.
Feb. 18, 2026 F-35 IIFTU graduates international class, reinforcing allied readiness at Luke AFB The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the F-35 program’s international training mission, providing advanced instruction to intelligence professionals from 11 different partner nations.
Feb. 17, 2026 Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set The U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters.
Feb. 17, 2026 War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security A next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III for transport ensuring greater energy security for the United States.
Feb. 13, 2026 Al Udeid Air Base hosts Partnership Day The event showcased interoperability and appreciation for host nation partners, bringing together Qatari military members, families, U.S. Embassy Doha representatives, joint U.S. service members, and coalition forces.
Feb. 13, 2026 Robins AFB laser-focused on aircrew eye protection The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Human Systems Division is pioneering the next generation of protective technology for aircrews.
Feb. 12, 2026 Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
Feb. 12, 2026 Air Force, Space Force senior enlisted advisors emphasize quality of life’s importance in national defense Air Force and Space Force senior enlisted leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee to address quality of life's importance in national defense.
Feb. 10, 2026 JBER debuts a PACAF-first Mission Ready Airman program Thirty-four U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers participated in a Security Forces-focused, first-of-its-kind program that aims at increasing lethality and readiness across the force.
Feb. 9, 2026 Reserve leaders emphasize standards, strategic ‘Reserve Advantage’ to NATO allies Senior reserve leaders from across the NATO alliance gathered last week to discuss the growing importance of reserve forces in addressing global security challenges during the NATO Air Reserve Symposium.
Feb. 9, 2026 C3BM takes lead on Joint Fires Network The DAF Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management stood up an integrated program office to lead the Joint Fires Network.
Feb. 6, 2026 DRMC Airmen support certification of instrument landing systems U.S. Air Forces Central DRMC Airmen supported the commissioning and flight inspection of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s airfield instrument landing systems, ensuring they met required standards for safe operations during periods of reduced visibility.
Feb. 5, 2026 Shaping the future of airpower: Air Force requirements transformation industry day The United States Air Force hosted industry partners Jan. 29 as part of its effort to transform the Requirements Process, bringing together approximately 350 defense industry leaders.
Jan. 30, 2026 CSAF, CMSAF join Air University’s PCTT panel The panel shared key leadership insights on readiness, modernization, fostering warrior culture and quality of life initiatives, while reinforcing current DAF and DoW priorities with future command teams.
Jan. 29, 2026 General officers forge flying proficiency at Nellis AFB In a powerful demonstration of leading from the front at every echelon, USAF generals have taken to the skies here to reaffirm that command at every level is backed by the same core competencies by every Airmen.
Jan. 28, 2026 US, Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26 The 374th Airlift Wing integrated with the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26, a joint arctic field training designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities.
Jan. 27, 2026 Yokota supports first JGSDF-hosted multinational airborne exercise The exercise marked the first Japan Ground Self-Defense Force-hosted multinational airborne operation conducted on Japanese soil and brought together airborne forces from the United States and Japan to enhance interoperability and airborne insertion capabilities.
Jan. 22, 2026 SECAF visits F.E. Warren AFB The senior leader assessed the readiness, sustainment, and modernization efforts supporting the land-based leg of the nation’s Nuclear Triad.
Jan. 22, 2026 ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet returns in 2026 ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet, a competition that brings together the best fighter and operations teams from across the Total Force—Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard—is scheduled to take place March 6–15, at the Air Dominance Center in Georgia.
Jan. 21, 2026 Air Force, Navy aircraft to fly over Super Bowl LX The formation, featuring two Air Force B-1 Lancers and two F-15C Eagles, alongside a pair of Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets and two F-35C Lightning IIs is a symbol of the nation’s journey and independence.
Jan. 15, 2026 Air Force Safety Center announces Unit Risk Forecasting tool The tool utilizes over a decade of historical safety data, unit personnel data, predictive capabilities, and mitigation strategies developed by safety professionals to give commanders and decision makers a visual toolkit to minimize risk at the unit level.
Jan. 14, 2026 DAF launches National Mentoring Month event series NMM showcases mentoring as an enterprise-wide imperative, empowering all Airmen and Guardians through a series of panels, events and interactive discussions to help them reach their fullest potential.
Jan. 14, 2026 MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Jan. 12, 2026 11th ATKS officially becomes part of 25th ATKW The change from launch and recovery to conventional MQ-9 operations expands the squadron’s role in combat operations, enabling pilots, sensor operators and intelligence professionals to conduct missions from start to finish.
Jan. 12, 2026 AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training AETC hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training.
Jan. 8, 2026 Grand Forks AFB selected to lead Point Defense Battle Lab Grand Forks AFB's 319th Reconnaissance Wing, with support from the 184th Wing, will lead ACC’s Point Defense Task Force – a larger C-sUAS effort in support of the DAF's initiative to develop and evaluate advanced technologies to defend installations from sUAS threats.
Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Jan. 5, 2026 AFCENT caps 2025 with decisive operations, strengthened partnerships across CENTCOM AOR Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) closed out 2025 with a series of decisive victories, sustaining combat airpower against terrorist threats, expanding coalition integration across the USCENTCOM AOR, and advancing agile employment and base defense technologies to sharpen readiness and deterrence.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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.
Nov. 25, 2025 USAF, ROKAF ‘Top Cops’ meet on JBA U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force security forces leadership met to strengthen their relationship, exchange perspectives on shared regional security challenges and discuss commitment to exploring future training exchange opportunities.
Sept. 30, 2025 Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach nominated as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff President Donald Trump has nominated Gen. Ken Wilsbach to serve as the twenty-fourth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2025 Air Force broadens career development opportunities for Airmen through new developmental duties process The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force.
Sept. 29, 2025 36th AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operations PACAF Airmen conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion training, enabling a bilateral live-fire exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Sept. 29, 2025 Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific The U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force commenced the first trilateral Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 at Misawa Air Base.
Sept. 26, 2025 Exercising at scale: What we’re learning The DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more sophisticated operational exercises, changes to enhance the rapid deployment of forces, and the regular exercise of mission command.
Sept. 26, 2025 AFA 2025: COMAMC emphasizes mobility force contributions, initiatives to maximize effectiveness in contested environments Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel focused on the topic of “Exercising at Scale: What We’re Learning” at Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 26, 2025 Pacific Air Forces commander emphasizes importance of C2 to operate at scale in the Pacific The commander of Pacific Air Forces highlighted the importance of command and control during a panel discussion at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 25, 2025 Air Force Reserve combat-capable, ready now force Air Force leaders discussed enhancing readiness and generating combat forces during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 24, 2025 Cleaning up the battlefield: Altus Airmen take on CBRN training with Fort Sill Airmen traveled to Fort Sill to support the U.S. Army’s 3-2 Air Defense Artillery Battalion in achieving its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training objectives.
Sept. 24, 2025 DAF BATTLE NETWORK ‘as lethal as ever,’ says C3BM leader A few short days after celebrating three years leading the DAF BATTLE NETWORK effort, the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management doubled down on its progress in delivering decision advantage for the warfighter.
Sept. 24, 2025 Air Force updates physical fitness program In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.