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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

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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

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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

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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.

Around the Air Force: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Alternative Navigation Milestone, Testing Helicopters vs. Fighters
September 5, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft platform takes flight in a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests whether aircraft can use internal GPS measures without relying on outside sources in combat, and the Air National Guard conducts a first-of-its-kind test to evaluate helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.

AF Week in Photos
September 5, 2025 — 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

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions
September 2, 2025 — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply... MORE

Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes to air for flight testing
September 2, 2025 — In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program... MORE

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Around the Air Force: DLE lessons learned, X-37B lifts off, Guardian uniform guidance
September 2, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians... MORE

Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Highlights Flexibility, Bamboo Eagle Tests C2, Vanguard Launch Boosts GPS
August 25, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC wraps up Emerald Warrior 25, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command wraps up Emerald Warrior 25 by demonstrating the ability to operate in any environment, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes with a series of training events designed to test command and control concepts in a combat environment, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture.

Air Force announces Outstanding Airmen for 2025, including one from JBSA-Lackland
August 20, 2025 — Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025. One of the winners is from the 433rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Department Level Exercise, Next-Gen Command and Control, New Cyber Office
August 1, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC hosts Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the DLE series, the TOC-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype, and the DAF creates a new AF/A6 DCS office dedicated to warfighter comms. and cyber systems... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command hosts Exercise Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the Department Level Exercise series, the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype for agile command and control, and the Department of the Air Force creates a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to warfighter communications and cyber systems.

Air Force Accessions Center welcomes new commander
July 29, 2025 — The Air Force Accessions Center held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 18, 2025, as Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson assumed command from Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein... MORE

The Air Force Accessions Center (AFAC) held a change of command ceremony here July 18, 2025, as Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson assumed command from Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein.
Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony, which marked the first transition of leadership for the Air Force’s premier recruiting and accessions training organization, which became operational in December 2024.

Former F-15 Pilot confirmed by Senate as Air Force Undersecretary
July 28, 2025 — The Defense Department gained a new leader as Matthew Lohmeier was confirmed by the Senate in Washington to be undersecretary of the Air Force. ... MORE

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Air Force stands up A6 for warfighter communications, cyber systems
July 24, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force has created a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to warfighter communications and cyber systems... MORE

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Around the Air Force: Resolute Force Pacific, Resolute Space 2025, Autonomous Collaborative Platforms
July 18, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, PACAF conducts its largest contingency-response exercise with REFORPAC, Guardians prepare to demonstrate Space Force capabilities with Resolute Space 2025 and the Air Force advances human machine teaming by flying ACPs alongside crewed fighter aircraft... MORE

STARR and Stripes Programs reward Airmen and Guardians referrals
July 16, 2025 — Airmen and Guardians are eligible for decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the Airman and Guardian Referral Program. Two programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force. ... MORE

The Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals programs are tools used by current service members to refer new recruits through the AIM HIGH app, May 18, 2023. STARR aims to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force, see more in DAFMAN 36-2806 and DAFMAN 36-2032. (U.S. Air Force Illustration)

Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance
July 11, 2025 — The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide... MORE

Service members preform an OCP uniform inspection.