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Get to know how TRICARE covers your college student
August 7, 2026 — Going to college is an exciting milestone for many young adults. From signing up for classes to buying dorm supplies, summer can be a busy time for new college students and their families. During this time, you’ll also need to make sure your child’s TRICARE coverage will be ready when the semester starts, especially if he or she is moving away from home... MORE

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AF Week in Photos
August 7, 2026 — 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. ... MORE

Maj. Sean Laughlin, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander, performs an aerial maneuver during the Arctic Lightning Air Show at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 2, 2026. The demonstration showcased the advanced capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II while highlighting the skill, precision and professionalism of Air Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Perkins)

Stay mission ready: Preparing for summer heat
August 7, 2026 — Whether Airmen and Guardians are working outdoors, participating in physical training or spending time outdoors with family, taking simple precautions can help prevent injuries that affect personal health, occupational readiness and mission effectiveness... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shawn Martin, 436th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, grills hamburgers and hot dogs for attendees during the End of Summer Bash held on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Aug. 29, 2025. The event offered free food, live music, summer activities for children and featured information booths from seven base agencies aimed at offering support to the Dover AFB community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

Air Force Medical Command leaders advise DAF program personnel on True North+ progress
August 5, 2026 — Air Force Medical Command leaders said True North+ will reach full operational capability in October 2026 while sharing implementation guidance with Department of Air Force leaders July 21, 2026... MORE

The OST is a multidisciplinary medical team providing mental health and musculoskeletal support, including strength and conditioning training, ensuring Airmen can address and overcome health issues.

Senior leader engagements connect 960th Cyberspace Wing with DAF cyber priorities
August 5, 2026 — Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 960th Cyberspace Wing received senior-leader perspectives on operational priorities and enterprise modernization during two engagements June 7 and July 16, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. ... MORE

DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation
August 5, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026... MORE

Do your part to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths
August 5, 2026 — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the last 25 years, more than 1,000 children have succumbed to heatstroke in motor vehicles. Most pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths occur in the months of May to September with unfortunate spikes in July and August... MORE

Infographic provides facts and tips to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke.

Safe + Sound challenges can build a safer workplace
August 5, 2026 — This year’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound campaign runs from Aug. 10-16. The nationwide campaign helps workplaces focus on proactive safety, bringing employees and supervisors at all levels together to identify and eliminate hazards before harm occurs. ... MORE

Q&A: Understanding the Global Nurse Advice Line
August 4, 2026 — Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours? Should you go to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room, or wait until your doctor’s office is open? Luckily, TRICARE has a service called the Global Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Spotlight: Blaine Kohpay
August 4, 2026 — Meet Blaine Kohpay. Kohpay is the project manager for Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s facilities engineering directorate at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. He oversees large facility sustainment, restoration and modernization airfield projects... MORE

Blaine Kohpay selected as a spotlight feature

Air National Guard details bonuses, policy changes amid ‘Summer Surge Incentives’
August 4, 2026 — The Air National Guard is rolling out sweeping recruiting and retention transformation initiatives – removing accession barriers, expanding enterprise support and reshaping how it competes for the talent required to build dominating air power and ensure wartime readiness... MORE

A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing jumps into Henry E. Rohlsen Airport near Christiansted in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 26, 2025 as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2, a large-scale special operations exercise being staged in multiple locations by Air Force Special Operations Command.

Preparing to serve: Future Sailors and Soldiers compete
August 4, 2026 — To build confidence and strengthen relationships before beginning their military careers, future Sailors and future Soldiers from San Antonio came together for a day of friendly competition on June 17... MORE

‘We are the ember’: Gen. Dale White demands speed on Air Force programs
August 4, 2026 — Gen. Dale White spoke at Life Cycle Industry Days urging a shift in defense acquisition to a warfighting function emphasizing speed, integration and shared accountability with industry... MORE

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Left of ‘Go’: CSAF’s vision for allied airpower depends on language, regional expertise, and culture
August 4, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach recently delivered a clear message to the global defense community: “The most effective airpower is combined airpower.”... MORE

Spanish LEAP Scholar, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elio de los Santos interprets during exterior movement training for members of the 1st Battalion, 25th Marines and Guatemalan paratroops, known as Paracaidistas, on May 20, 2025, at the Paracaidistas’ training base near San Jose as part of CENTAM Guardian 2025. CENTAM Guardian, an annual, multinational exercise, fosters strong partnerships by enabling combined forces to effectively address shared security challenges. By deploying culturally and linguistically exceptional service members like de los Santos, LEAP directly advances the National Defense Strategy’s mandate to increase burden sharing with global allies and partners. This organic communication capability establishes the tactical interoperability required for combined forces to integrate seamlessly and share the operational responsibilities of regional defense. (Courtesy photo)

Trump establishes Military Spouse Commission
August 4, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order in the White House's Oval Office establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission... MORE

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Outpacing, Not Chasing: cyber warriors forge readiness through CMSAF Heritage Workout
August 3, 2026 — More than 270 offensive cyber operators traded their keyboards for physical training gear July 31, tackling a new fitness challenge tied to Air Force history. The workout gave Airmen from the 375th Cyberspace Operations Squadron -- known operationally as Task Force Falcon -- a different kind of test than the one they face daily dominating the digital battlespace. ... MORE

Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit
August 3, 2026 — Thomas Ainsworth, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, highlighted the Space Force's sweeping acquisition reforms successes amid the ongoing acquisition transformation, including enhanced commercial partnerships and the delivery of warfighter capabilities designed to maintain U.S. superiority in space... MORE

Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program
August 3, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force’s Space-Based Interceptor program in support of Golden Dome for America... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service welcomes new commander, command chief at JBSA-Randolph
August 3, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Col. Lacresha A. Merkle assumed command of the Air Force Recruiting Service on July 30, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph, marking a pivotal moment for the Air Force Accessions Center... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Lacresha A. Merkle (right) renders her first salute to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Nelson (left), outgoing commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS), during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 30, 2026. Chief Master Sgt. Jake Fason (center), the new AFRS command chief, served as the guidon bearer for the ceremony, where Merkle formally took leadership of the service from Nelson. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Amanda Yastrzab)

Hegseth: Department success buoyed by courage, spirit, leadership
August 3, 2026 — The War Department has had a lot of success in the past 19 months, in no small part due to the men and women of the U.S. military, but also because of presidential leadership, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said during a cabinet meeting at Camp David, Maryland... MORE