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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 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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An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness
July 21, 2025 — Five years after the Air Force officially welcomed ANPs to the flight medicine community, the career field has grown to become a vital force in ensuring pilots are fit to fly, fight, and WIN... MORE

Modernized GPS operating system closer to operational integration
July 16, 2025 — The U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System, which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user demand now and in the future... MORE

Today the U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System (GPS), which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user demand now and in the future.

Air Force Week in Photos
July 11, 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

Around the Air Force: Department level exercise, aeromedical readiness, recruiting exceeds goals
July 11, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, a DLE kicks off in multiple locations across the U.S. States and Indo-Pacific, a TAES exercise tests patient movement capabilities in contested environments, and the Air Force exceeds annual recruiting goals with its strongest DEP in the past decade... MORE

An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness
July 9, 2025 — Five years after the Air Force officially welcomed ANPs to the flight medicine community, the career field has grown to become a vital force in ensuring pilots are fit to fly, fight, and WIN... MORE

Around the Air Force: Funding the force, optimizing capabilities, defending the homeland
July 3, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Department of the Air Force leaders testify before a Senate defense subcommittee on the 2026 fiscal year budget, prioritizing defending the homeland and bolstering defenses in the Indo-Pacific region. ... MORE

Families invited to take on national summer reading challenge
June 26, 2025 — A nationwide reading program was created to encourage kindergarten through eighth-grade students to read 12 books during the summer break... MORE

A nationwide reading program was created to encourage kindergarten through eighth-grade students to read 12 books during the summer break.

Air Force closing FY25 Selective Retention Bonus program
May 22, 2025 — The Air Force is closing new applications for the fiscal year 2025 selective retention bonus program due to high retention rates and projected full execution of the program’s budget. The Air Force opened the FY25 SRB program in December 2024 and is taking action to close the program to proactively manage the budget and ensure responsible stewardship of its resources. ... MORE

Alamo Wing Reservist brings mental health expertise to Kunsan Air Base
May 21, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, an approachable leader with a warm smile, served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an active duty mental health technician. With proud Southern roots that encourage Gibson’s love for conversation and a personality that thrives off getting to know others, mental health became a calling that he truly embraced at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, 8th Operational Support Team mental health technician, teaches a toxic leadership professional development course to 8th Medical Group Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2025. This course offered a different perspective from conventional leadership programs by emphasizing the pitfalls and behaviors to avoid as a leader.

Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
May 9, 2025 — On May 9, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness... MORE

Army streamlines training requirements to enhance warfighting readiness
April 3, 2025 — The U.S. Army will unveil an updated version of Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, on June 1, 2025. This revision, which streamlines the regulation from over 250 pages to fewer than 100, will enable small-unit leaders and tactical formations to focus on training to fight and win on modern and future battlefields... MORE

Commander’s Key Support Program enhances readiness through connection
April 3, 2025 — The Air Force Commander’s Key Support Program connects Airmen and their families with vital resources and support through a network of trained volunteers... MORE

'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC emphasizes Airmen development at force development summit
March 28, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of AETC, opened the summit by emphasizing the importance of developing Airmen who are lethal, ready, and confident by providing meaningful feedback and development opportunities to cultivate their skills and prepare them for increasingly autonomous roles... MORE

Around the Air Force: X-37B returns from space, new concierge cell aids pilots, True North+
March 21, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle successfully landed, a new pilot concierge cell helps with transitions from active duty to Reserve, and CSAF Allvin consolidates two of the service’s largest preventative, readiness and resiliency programs... MORE

Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts
March 21, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit... MORE

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Mission Monday: AFCEC’s Business Info Systems and Mission Support Directorate
March 17, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Denise Renaghan, a functional lead and senior technical advisor for the Automated Readiness Information System, ARIS, and Fire and Emergency Services – Information Management System, FES-IMS, at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Business Info Systems and Mission Support Directorate at JBSA-Lackland... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday template with official photo of Ms. Reneghan

Around the Air Force: More Air Force, Space Force priorities, flexible spending accounts
March 14, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the USSF’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care FSA benefit... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the Space Force’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care Flexible Spending Account benefit for service members.

Senior Joint Force leaders testify on border operations, missile defense
March 13, 2025 — Senior-level leaders of the joint force testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on border enforcement operations and a new domestic missile defense program... MORE

Military leaders and one civilian sit at a long table behind name placards and microphones