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Third T-7A Red Hawk arrives at JBSA-Randolph to accelerate pilot training
August 27, 2026 — A T-7A Red Hawk arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Aug. 25, 2026. The aircraft is the third T-7A delivered to JBSA-Randolph, where the 99th Flying Training Squadron is leading Air Education and Training Command’s integration of the Air Force’s next-generation advanced jet trainer...

Department of the Air Force releases latest U.S. Space Force field grade officer promotions
August 24, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force selected 437 U.S. Space Force Guardians for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY26A central selection boards...

Air Force awards production contract for Next-Gen Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System
August 24, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force’s initiative to overhaul its aircrew management systems has reached a critical milestone following extensive operator testing, officially awarding the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System, or ARES, production contract to VivSoft...

12th Training Squadron 'Greenhorns' prepare for operational success
August 21, 2026 — Airmen from the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are tackling the U.S. Air Force’s new, more challenging fitness standards and meeting the updated testing requirements...

Department of the Air Force expands Global Military Spouse Connection Program
August 21, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Civilian Service, announces the next phase of the Global Military Spouse Connection initiative, expanding the program to additional locations in the United Kingdom and Norway...

Forging Professional Airmen: The 'What' and 'Why' of the 2026 AETC Strategy
August 19, 2026 — The 2026 AETC Strategy establishes a bold roadmap to transform the command from a peacetime training organization into a warfighting-centric forge...

Air Force uses music to help Airmen meet physical fitness standards
August 19, 2026 — Airmen can swap their stopwatches for soundtracks, since the U.S. Air Force revealed its “2-mile Tunes” initiative to motivate service members through music to cross the finish line a little faster...

STARCOM activates 320th Recruiting Squadron to prepare next generation of Guardians
August 18, 2026 — Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) activated the U.S. Space Force’s 320th Recruiting Squadron during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas...

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
August 13, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 12,671 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,774 eligibles for a selection rate of 31.86 percent in the 26E5 promotion cycle...

Modernizing for speed and agility: T-7A ecosystem transforms pilot training at JBSA-Randolph
August 13, 2026 — The Air Force's transition to the T-7A Redhawk ecosystem in pilot training directly delivers on Air Education and Training Command’s imperative to modernize training for speed and agility, transforming how we prepare future aviators for the high-end fight...

AFRS reinstates Command Master Recruiter Badge
August 12, 2026 — The Air Force Recruiting Service has reinstated the U.S. Air Force Command Master Recruiter Badge, restoring the highest honor available to enlisted leaders in the recruiting career field and reaffirming a clear benchmark for Airmen who want to lead, influence and elevate the mission...

Air Force selects 12,671 in the staff sergeant promotion cycle
August 12, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 12,671 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,774 eligibles for a selection rate of 31.86 percent in the 26E5 promotion cycle...

DAF updates COVID-19 reinstatement process, reduces time for members returning to service
August 12, 2026 — The DAF has streamlined its COVID-19 reinstatement process by establishing parallel processing for medical screening and military record correction board actions alongside deploying dedicated reinstatement case managers...

CMSAF announces EPME modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
August 12, 2026 — During his keynote address at AFSA Summit 26, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe unveiled a sweeping overhaul of enlisted professional development, alongside key updates to promotion processes and spouse employment support...

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...

Air Force selects 208 officers for promotion to colonel
July 27, 2026 — The Air Force selected 208 active duty officers for promotion to colonel during the recent M0626A & P0626B central selection boards (Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps, Biomedical Service Corps, Chaplain, and Judge Advocate General categories)...

Air Force releases P0626A colonel promotions
July 23, 2026 — The Air Force selected 499 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel during the P0626A Central Selection Board (LAF A/N/I/C/F/X)...

AETC makes history: Qualifies first civilian T-7A simulator instructors
July 22, 2026 — Seven civilian simulator instructors graduated from the T-7A Red Hawk Type 1 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation Simulator Instructor Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 3, becoming the first civilian cadre qualified on the new Ground Based Training System in the Air Force...

Air University, AETC leaders discuss warfighter development, operational learning
July 17, 2026 — Air University hosted Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, from June 3-4 for discussions on professional military education modernization, leader development and operational learning across the Department of the Air Force...

Air Force releases field grade officer promotions
July 17, 2026 — The Air Force selected 2,447 active-duty officers for promotion to major during the P0426A Central Selection Board (LAF A/N/I/C/F, Chaplain, and Judge Advocate General categories)...