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Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation
January 12, 2026 — The Air Force released guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen... MORE

AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training
January 9, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, 2026, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training... MORE

Designing the future: A former AETC instructor pilot’s vision for the T-7A Red Hawk
January 9, 2026 — As the Air Force prepares to usher in a new era of pilot training, the appearance of its next-generation trainer aircraft reflects both where the service has been and where it is headed... MORE

A T-7A Red Hawk from the 416th Flight Test Squadron, F-35A from the Alabama Air National Guard and P-51D Mustang from the Palm Springs Air and Space Museum fly in formation over Edwards Air Force Base after the 2025 Red Tail Rendezvous event.

AETC to host official arrival ceremony for first T-7A Red Hawk at JBSA-Randolph
January 8, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command will host a ceremony celebrating the arrival of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer on Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Central. The ceremony will be held in Hangar 41 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

The first T-7A Red Hawk sits parked on the South ramp runway December 5, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The T-7A is the Air Force's newest pilot training aircraft that will close the gap between basic pilot training and fifth generation warfare.

Air Force updates fitness test requirements
January 7, 2026 — Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months... MORE

Space Force selects 49 Guardians for promotion in chief master sergeant, senior master sergeant cycles; lists post Jan. 8
January 5, 2026 — U.S. Space Force officials selected 12 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 25E9 promotion cycle and 37 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant in the 26E8 promotion cycle... MORE

Air Force selects 640 in the chief master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Jan. 8
January 5, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 640 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,445 eligible for a selection rate of 26.18 percent in the 25E9 promotion cycle... MORE

JBSA military trainees enjoy joint-service initiative Holiday Exodus
December 31, 2025 — Community organizations recently partnered with Joint Base San Antonio leadership to support Soldiers and Airmen traveling during holiday block leave, also known as Exodus, a joint-service initiative that allows trainees in initial entry training to travel to approved destinations during the holiday period... MORE

Secretary of War honors top USAF, USSF recruiters
December 31, 2025 — Six Department of the Air Force recruiting professionals, including one from Joint Base San Antonio, were recognized for outstanding performance across the recruiting enterprise during fiscal year 2025 at a senior-level Department of War event held at the Pentagon... MORE

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with troops at the Department of War’s Recruiting Excellence Forum at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Program provides second lieutenants with real-world experience
December 30, 2025 — Students awaiting flight training participate in the Casual Lieutenant Program, assisting agencies across the installation with daily operations under close supervision while preparing for future leadership roles working with various mission partners... MORE

CLP provides second lieutenants real-world experience

A promise fulfilled: A story of service, legacy and love
December 29, 2025 — U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Kimo Martinez, who survived the 2016 Brussels Airport bombing, tells his profound story of recovery and his journey to becoming an officer in the United States Space Force... MORE

Cadet Kimo Martinez is pinned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Space Force during Air Force ROTC Detachment 825’s winter 2025 commissioning ceremony at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 21, 2025.

Holiday hours around Joint Base San Antonio
December 16, 2025 — The holiday season is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours... MORE

Air University streamlines CCAF, PME transcript requests
December 15, 2025 — Air University is improving the transcript request process following the integration of the Community College of the Air Force into the Air University Student Information System... MORE

Department of War releases 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates
December 12, 2025 — The Department of War released the 2026 basic allowance for housing rates Dec. 11. The basic allowance for housing rates will increase by an average of 4.2 percent, and an estimated $29.9 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members. The new rates will take effect Jan. 1, 2026... MORE

Arkansas native retires as Air Force's first ‘Chief Recruiter’
December 9, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. Frank Rawls, the United States Air Force’s highest-ranking recruiter and first “Chief Recruiter,” will retire on March 1, 2026, after a 30-year career... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Rawls, Air Force Recruiting Service chief recruiter, chants with recruiters and guests during the Operation Blue Suit Arrival Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas,

T-7A Red Hawk lands at JBSA-Randolph
December 8, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force’s first T-7A Red Hawk assigned to Air Education and Training Command arrived at the 12th Flying Training Wing on Dec. 5, marking a major milestone in the modernization of pilot training... MORE

T-7A Red Hawk aircraft landing on flightline

'Mentorship Matters' program bridges gap between college students, senior leaders
December 4, 2025 — Aspiring leaders considering a future in the Air Force or Space Force continue to have a unique opportunity to gain invaluable perspectives from the very top, thanks to the "Mentorship Matters" program... MORE

Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education
December 4, 2025 — The Air Force announced updates Dec. 2 to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active duty members. ... MORE

T-7A Red Hawk: A new era for pilot training begins at Randolph
December 3, 2025 — The Air Force has introduced the T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, marking a historic step in replacing the aging T-38 Talon and modernizing pilot training for fifth- and sixth-generation warfare. Named in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Red Hawk integrates advanced technology, open architecture, and data-driven training to prepare future aviators for complex, multi-domain operations... MORE

The first T-7A Red Hawk arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 8. The aircraft’s test campaign is being executed by the T-7A Integrated Test Force, part of the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force in association with the 416th Flight Test Squadron. The Integrated Test Force is a partnership between the USAF and T-7A manufacturer, The Boeing Company. (Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)

Department of the Air Force provides updates on recent efforts
December 2, 2025 — In a memorandum to commanders, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.” In March 2024, several initiatives were announced to prepare the Air Force for competition. Since that announcement, fluctuations in priorities, resources, and methods have led to significant changes in those efforts... MORE