June 23, 2026 MacDill Youth Program Center hosts PFT pilot event MacDill AFB's Youth Program Center hosted a pilot event for the newly revived Presidential Fitness Test, becoming one of only four Air Force installations selected to evaluate the program before its nationwide rollout.
June 14, 2026 Airmen, Guardians support UFC Freedom 250 event Airmen and Guardians attended the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn June 14, representing the Department of the Air Force in the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.
June 1, 2026 AFGSC, JIATF-401 conduct multi-command C-sUAS qualification at Camp Guernsey Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing and several other components participated in a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) firing qualification, providing defenders with hands-on experience using emerging technologies.
May 1, 2026 VC-25B Bridge program completes flight testing, prepares for summer rollout This program represents a fundamental shift in how the Air Force delivers critical capabilities.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sept. 12, 2025 Final basing decision for Special Operations Wing to Davis-Monthan AFB, revisions to maximize effectiveness The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing.