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National Defense Areas expanded, established along Texas border
February 9, 2026 — The Secretary of War directed the expansion of the South Texas NDA to ensure the western endpoint reaches Roma, Texas, as originally intended. This action extends NDA 3 to include approximately 250 miles west of the Gulf of America... MORE

Rebuilding the foundation: The Barracks Task Force, the future of DAF housing
January 29, 2026 — The DAF launched a Barracks Task Force to rapidly improve dormitory conditions, reinforcing its commitment to Airmen and Guardians’ quality of life and mission readiness... MORE

USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0
January 27, 2026 — AEW 2.0 is an improved version of the legacy deployment construct and will be implemented in FY27... MORE

A U.S. Airman loads luggage onto an HC-130J Combat King II to prepare for a deployment at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 8, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of Operation Southern Spear, the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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

DAF updates medical shaving profile guidance to align with Secretary of War grooming policy
December 16, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force updated its medical guidance for shaving profiles to align with the Secretary of War’s grooming standards... MORE

24th CSAF Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach’s First Letter to the Force
December 15, 2025 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released his first letter to Airmen. ... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach

Wolfe assumes role as 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
December 9, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe became the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony Dec. 8... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe

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

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

CSAF, leaders at all flying units step to the jet again
December 3, 2025 — Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach returned to the cockpit in America’s premier air supremacy platform, urging leaders to maintain the edge as the world’s greatest and most powerful Air Force... MORE

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force performs preflight checks prior to take off.

Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff
November 19, 2025 — Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the Department of the Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink presides over the ceremony of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach during his assumption of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Nov. 18, 2025. During the ceremony, Gen. Wilsbach was sworn in as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
November 13, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force... MORE

Air Force broadens career development opportunities for Airmen through new developmental duties process
September 30, 2025 — 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... MORE

Exercising at scale: What we’re learning
September 29, 2025 — 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... MORE

Air Mobility Teams operate at speed and scale for Department-Level Exercise 2025

War Department continues nuclear modernization
September 23, 2025 — In light of the changing global security landscape, the War Department is considering how to approach modern-era deterrence differently, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Brandon D. Parker, director of global operations at Strategic Command. ... MORE

A man seated in a dress uniform speaks into a microphone and gestures.

Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority
September 22, 2025 — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a keynote address during the 2025 Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md.

Senior Air Force leader recounts recent successes, underscores need to outpace adversaries
September 22, 2025 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin spoke of the service's recent successes and underscored the importance of keeping a winning pace against adversaries at the Air and Space Forces Association cyber conference in Maryland... MORE

A view through night vision of a flat, triangular-looking military aircraft sitting in a hangar.

Air Force ROTC, Air Force Academy cadets participate in Special Warfare Training
September 19, 2025 — Air Force ROTC and Air Force Academy Cadets completed Air Force Special Warfare training this past summer, with more opportunities for cadets who may be interested in Special Warfare careers coming up this year... MORE

DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative
September 19, 2025 — 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... MORE

USAF Airmen participate in the wing-wide flightline run

Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates
September 12, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force 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... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first ATF to deploy during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot Depth-Perception System improves safety, speed and precision during high-stakes missions, and the Space Force graduates the inaugural class of Guardian officers from the year-long Officer Training Course.