Sept. 30, 2025 Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means.
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. 26, 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.
Sept. 25, 2025 Space test program continues to expand, astronaut inspires future space test leaders The Space Test Engineering graduate certificate is set to become a full master’s degree concentration, producing expert test leaders capable of developing and validating advanced space-based capabilities essential to maintaining the U.S.'s strategic advantage.
Sept. 25, 2025 PACAF command chief discusses the importance of building the military community Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool emphasized the impact of communities on military readiness as the Air Force prepares for future operational challenges, during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium.
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.
Sept. 23, 2025 War Department continues nuclear modernization Modernizing the nuclear triad was discussed at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 Allvin highlights readiness, charges Airmen to move at a pace to win Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 US, Japan formalize SAMURAI project arrangement to advance AI safety in unmanned aerial vehicles The U.S. Department of War and Japanese Ministry of Defense formalized a project arrangement Sept. 22 establishing the Strategic Advancement of Mutual Runtime Assurance Artificial Intelligence (SAMURAI) initiative.
Sept. 20, 2025 Air Force Marathon showcases endurance, spirit, legacy On the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, more than 7,600 runners representing 50 states and 11 foreign countries, gathered Sept. 20 to take part in the 29th annual Air Force Marathon.
Sept. 19, 2025 C3BM celebrates third year with innovation, integration The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management is commemorating its third anniversary today, marking three years of leading the DAF’s C3BM modernization efforts.
Sept. 19, 2025 Air Force experiments with AI, boosts battle management speed, accuracy The Air Force wrapped up the second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, known as DASH 2, a fast-paced experiment exploring how AI can help operators make faster, smarter decisions in complex battlespaces.
Sept. 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.
Sept. 18, 2025 AMC highlights Rapid Global Mobility during USecAF visit The visit allowed USTRANSCOM and AMC the opportunity to highlight how the commands are ready to project, maneuver and sustain the joint force anytime, anywhere in support of national objectives.
Sept. 18, 2025 DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness.
Sept. 17, 2025 Decisive actions in cockpit earn 2024 Kolligian Trophy CSAF awarded the Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The honor recognizes aviators whose exceptional skill prevents or minimizes the impact of flight mishaps.
Sept. 17, 2025 Air Force Reserve expands international partnerships across Europe The tour advances the Reserve Allies and Partners Program's mission to build interoperable reserve capabilities and strengthen international partnerships in support of combatant commander priorities.
Sept. 16, 2025 Air University grants Newt Gingrich honorary degree Air University awarded former speaker of the House and prominent American politician, historian and author, Newt Gingrich, an honorary doctorate.
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.
Sept. 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.
Sept. 12, 2025 Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th ATF is the first to deploy during REFORPAC, the EOD Robot Depth-Perception System improves high-stakes missions, and the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduate from the year-long OTC.
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. 11, 2025 Wright ANGB to gain ANG cyber operations squadrons The DAF selected a location for two ANG cyber operations squadrons.
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. 10, 2025 US, Norway test maritime strike in High North The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea.
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.
Sept. 5, 2025 Around the Air Force: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Alternative Navigation Milestone, Testing Helicopters vs. Fighters In this week's look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.
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.
Sept. 2, 2025 Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply.
Sept. 2, 2025 Northern Edge 2025 wraps up across Alaska Northern Edge 2025, a multi-domain, joint field-training exercise led by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and held throughout Alaska, concluded this week after showcasing the U.S. military’s expanded capabilities in the Arctic and north-western Pacific theater.
Aug. 29, 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. 29, 2025 Around the Air Force: DLE Lessons Learned, X-37B Lifts Off, Guardian Uniform Guidance In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians.
Aug. 28, 2025 Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 wraps, strengthening alliances The annual combined joint all-domain military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, concluded on Aug. 28, reinforcing the strength and readiness of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in the face of evolving regional security threats.
Aug. 27, 2025 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
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. 27, 2025 302nd AW aerial firefighting aircraft repositioned to Idaho, stats for Colorado, Wyoming A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires.
Aug. 26, 2025 US Air Force Reserve leaders strengthen ties with Philippine air force A U.S. Air Force Reserve delegation visited Manila to meet with Philippine air force leaders and discuss the Reserve Allies and Partners Program.
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. 22, 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. 22, 2025 Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Highlights Flexibility, Bamboo Eagle Tests C2, Vanguard Launch Boosts GPS In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC wraps up Emerald Warrior 25, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture.
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 CMSAF visits Incirlik AB, engages with Airmen CMSAF Flosi visited Incirlik Air Base and engaged with Airmen across various units and work centers to reinforce the importance of readiness in this strategically vital location.
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 AMC enables agile and sustained logistics in the Indo-Pacific region during the 2025 DLE series AMC has sustained operations as part of the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 DLE series across the Indo-Pacific region validating its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside allies and partners, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region
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. 19, 2025 Air Force announces the Outstanding Airmen for 2025 Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025.
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.
Aug. 15, 2025 Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps’ new motto: HC Ready!
Aug. 15, 2025 Additional Department of the Air Force guidance on implementing policy on prioritizing military excellence and readiness: General guidelines for involuntary separation The Department of the Air Force released additional guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,"
Aug. 15, 2025 JBMDL to gain ANG cyber operations squadron The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, as the location for an Air National Guard cyber operations squadron, increasing focus on cyber capabilities in support of the National Defense Strategy.
Aug. 15, 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. 15, 2025 Around the Air Force: REFORPAC Wraps, Deployable Combat Wings, Mapping Space In this week's look around the Air Force, REFORPAC 25 concludes after 30 days of exercising across the Indo-Pacific, Deployable Combat Wings reorganize forces to meet requirements in any theater, and the Space Force approves an upgrade toward advancing Space Domain Awareness.
Aug. 8, 2025 ACE: forging Multi-Capable Airmen in the Indo-Pacific U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena AB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, alongside Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Marines, recently completed a joint ACE training event at Okuma Recreation Facility.
Aug. 8, 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. 8, 2025 REFORPAC 2025 comes to a close Misawa AB’s 35th FW wrapped up exercise REFORPAC25, marking a milestone month of agile combat employment, joint integration and combat readiness across the Indo-Pacific.
Aug. 8, 2025 Around the Air Force: Deployment to Employment, Milestone for the Sentinel, Sleeker Skies In this week's look around the Air Force, AMC shows how to project and sustain combat power as part of the DLE series, modernizing the nation's land based nuclear deterrent reaches a critical milestone, and drag reduction devices called Finlets undergo flight testing to enhance fuel efficiency.
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. 6, 2025 Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances, integrated readiness SecAF Meink concluded a multi-nation visit to the Indo-Pacific region, where he met with senior defense officials, observed multinational training and visited with Airmen and Guardians supporting Department-Level Exercise 2025.
Aug. 5, 2025 BE 25-3 kicks off final phase in Air Force’s first-in-a-generation DLE The U.S. Air Force kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-3—Air Combat Command’s premier advanced training exercise designed to enhance multi-domain combat readiness and agility in a contested environment.
Aug. 5, 2025 In control: Training push ensures skies are safe during REFORPAC The training was designed to certify air traffic controllers in four different roles to support REFORPAC, effectively increasing ATC manpower by 50%.
Aug. 4, 2025 Joint forces conclude Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 Personnel from each U.S. military branch concluded the two-week, joint force training exercise, Red Flag-Alaska 25-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2025.
Aug. 1, 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. 1, 2025 Airmen rapidly deploy to support Philippine disaster relief efforts U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing shifted from training operations in northern Japan to deployment for crisis response operations in the Philippines.
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.
Aug. 1, 2025 Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Department Level Exercise, Next-Gen Command and Control, New Cyber Office In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC hosts Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the DLE series, the TOC-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype, and the DAF creates a new AF/A6 DCS office dedicated to warfighter comms. and cyber systems.
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 31, 2025 F-16s relocate to Osan AB as Super Squadron test prepares to enter Phase II The first F-16 Fighting Falcons have relocated from Kunsan Air Base to Osan AB marking a major step in preparation for the continuation of the U.S. Air Force’s Super Squadron test.
July 31, 2025 DAF PEO C3BM unveils new strategic framework to counter emerging threats The DAF PEO C3BM announced new strategic anchors July 30, designed to deliver resilient decision advantage to joint and coalition forces facing evolving challenges.
July 30, 2025 Lining up for the mission When large-scale operations, such as exercise Resolute Force Pacific, Talisman Sabre, or Bamboo Eagle require rapid deployment, the PDF line kicks into gear.
July 30, 2025 354th AEW takes ACE, interoperability to the skies for REFORPAC 25 The intent of the exercise was to enhance interoperability between allied and partnered multi-national air forces while working in Agile Combat Employment conditions, relying on the launching, recovering and maintaining aircraft from dispersed locations throughout the Indo-Pacific.
July 30, 2025 Skyraider II testing continues at Eglin AFB The 96th Test Wing tests new special operations aircraft.
July 29, 2025 Air Force, Northrop Grumman advance Sentinel ICBM modernization with stage-two rocket motor test The U.S. Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, completed a full-scale qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, July 20, by the 717th Test Squadron at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.
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 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 29, 2025 Deployment to employment: The 2025 DLE showcases operational capabilities Air Mobility Command is executing operations as part of the 2025 Department-Level Exercise series across the Indo-Pacific region to validate its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside allies and partners.
July 28, 2025 WADS, PADS integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025 Operators from the Western Air Defense Sector and Pacific Air Defense Sector integrated with the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit to deliver seamless command and control during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
July 28, 2025 REFORPAC 2025: US, JASDF medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 35th Medical Group, partnered with the 36th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Medical Squadron, to conduct a mass casualty exercise and subject matter expert exchange during REFORPAC 2025.
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