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CMSAF Calls on AETC to deliver training at the speed of relevance
September 15, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command was central to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe’s keynote address at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference Sept. 14, where he linked Air Force readiness to the service’s ability to develop adaptable, operationally minded Airmen...

Air traffic controllers keep the mission on course
September 15, 2026 — Every flight begins with a plan of action, but as soon as the pilots climb into the cockpit, the people ensuring the mission stays on course are heard more often than they’re seen...

Navy awards first production contract for MQ-25A Stingray
September 15, 2026 — The Navy awarded a fixed-price incentive contract valued at $562 million to the Boeing Company for Lot 1 of the low-rate initial production of the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned aircraft...

Air Force dubs Collaborative Combat Aircraft FQ-42 Vengeance, FQ-44 Fury
September 15, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force officially named its newest Collaborative Combat Aircraft the FQ-42 Vengeance and FQ-44 Fury during Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink’s keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Sept. 14...

U.S. Space Force announces interservice transfer opportunities
September 15, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force opened its FY27 Interservice Transfer application window from Sept. 15 through Oct. 2, 2026, seeking experienced active duty service members from across the joint force, particularly those with space-related expertise...

Space Force growth prioritizes combat forces, space superiority
September 15, 2026 —  During an open panel discussion at the 2026 AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference, senior leaders emphasized that the U.S. Space Force must double in size over the next five years, a strategic imperative directly impacting USSF Combat Forces Command as it scales operational capacity to protect the Joint Force from space-enabled attack. ...

CSAF highlights Airmen ready to fight, endure, win
September 15, 2026 — Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach said in a keynote address at the 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference that the service must draw on lessons from Operation Epic Fury to be ready to fight, built to endure and integrated to win, while making point defense a core function of air and space power...

Meink offers blueprint for modernizing Air, Space Forces 'affordably'
September 15, 2026 — Department of the Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said in a closely watched keynote address at the 2026 Air and Space Cyber Conference, the Air Force and Space Force must confront and defeat rapidly changing, AI-enabled threats while navigating a budget process built for a different pace of warfare...

AI experiment boosts Space Force command, control
September 15, 2026 — In a fast-paced, two-week experiment, the U.S. Space Force demonstrated how integrating artificial intelligence for data processing enables human operators to make sharper decisions that accelerate the joint kill chain. ...

MEDCoE names Best Squad, Best Medic after fierce competition
September 14, 2026 — In a grueling three-day competition, 25 U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Soldiers strived to earn the titles of Best Medic, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Soldier of the Year and Best Squad from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas...

US, international partners to bolster global secure communications with updated multinational agreement
September 14, 2026 — The U.S. Department of War, in partnership with defense ministries from 10 international partners, has signed Amendment Three to the multilateral Wideband Global SATCOM Memorandum of Understanding...

AETC honors lives lost, legacy of service 25 years after 9/11
September 14, 2026 — Airmen and base leadership gathered at Cadet Circle at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Sept. 11, 2026, to honor the lives lost and remember the sacrifices made in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks 25 years ago. The 9/11 remembrance ceremony provided an opportunity for members of Air Education and Training Command to reflect on the nearly 3,000 lives lost Sept. 11, 2001, and the lasting impact the attacks had on the nation and the armed forces...

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston remembers 9/11
September 11, 2026 — In ceremonies across Joint Base San Antonio, service members, civilians and family members paused to remember, honor and reflect on the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremonies honored the innocent men and women whose lives were taken, the families forever changed, and the courageous first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, military members, and everyday Americas who answered the call with extraordinary bravery and selflessness...

U.S. tactical air control party Airmen master vertical infiltration
September 11, 2026 — U.S. tactical air control party (TACP) Airmen with Detachment 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, went through live fly fast rope training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Aug. 20, 2026...

Trump, Hegseth commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon
September 11, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and other distinguished attendees commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. soil during a formal ceremony today in the Pentagon's courtyard...

AFSEC Unveils FY26–30 Strategic Plan to Accelerate Warfighting Advantage
September 11, 2026 — The Air Force Safety Center recently released a Strategic Plan spanning through 2030 to ensure the Safety enterprise continues to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving strategic environment and positioning safety as a critical enabler of combat power and readiness...

AF Week in Photos
September 11, 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...

War Department marks 9/11 anniversary
September 11, 2026 — The War Department conducted an early morning flag unfurling at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11...

Making the most of TRICARE’s mental healthcare services
September 10, 2026 — Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health, and TRICARE is here to support you with a wide range of mental healthcare services, from talk therapy to inpatient care. This article describes how to get mental healthcare with TRICARE and how to request a different provider when you receive a referral for mental healthcare services, if needed...

Rebuilding defense industrial base requires skilled labor
September 10, 2026 — Rebuilding the defense industrial base means more than just facilities and businesses. It also means having the right people to do the skilled work, said Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, during a field hearing before the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee...