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CSAF, CMSAF highlight AETC’s strategic impact on force readiness
March 16, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base March 9-10 to see how Air Education and Training Command is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force. The visit highlighted how AETC develops foundational skills, strengthens partnerships and supports the readiness of Airmen and families... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe tour facilities at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark., March 9, 2026. The walking tour provided a firsthand look at the infrastructure and operations supporting the joint efforts of the 188th Wing and the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 training mission.

DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program
March 16, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. ... MORE

DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster
March 2, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet... MORE

Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health
March 2, 2026 — The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance... MORE

Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success
February 25, 2026 — In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach used personal examples of stellar performances from pilots, maintainers, health care workers and others to... MORE

Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem
February 18, 2026 — The Collaborative Combat Aircraft program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster... MORE

Air Force, Space Force senior enlisted advisors emphasize quality of life’s importance in national defense
February 12, 2026 — Air Force and Space Force senior enlisted leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee to address quality of life's importance in national defense... 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)

AFMEDCOM formalizes MRC-Alpha, MRC-Bravo stand up at annual Senior Leadership Workshop
January 22, 2026 — Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a consolidated standup ceremony for its medical readiness commands, MRC-Alpha and MRC-Bravo, Jan. 15, 2026, during the Air Force Medical Service’s 2025 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia... MORE

Image of a ceremony and Airmen speaking.

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

Chief Nurse of the Air Force immerses with 374th Medical Group
December 10, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Brig. gen. Gwendolyn Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, and Chief Nurse of the Air Force, observed a tactical combat casualty care and evacuation simulation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025... MORE

Airmen perform TCCC on simulated patients.

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

AF Week in Photos
December 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

Maintenance: Keeping the fleet mission ready
December 4, 2025 — Part of the mission of the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron maintenance shop is to ensure the operational readiness of Joint Base San Antonio fire trucks across the installation... 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

AFIMSC executes $9.4B in FY25 funding for readiness, quality-of -life programs
November 18, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center bolstered Department of the Air Force readiness and quality-of-life programs by executing $9.4 billion in operations and maintenance funds during... MORE

Air Force updates physical fitness program
September 24, 2025 — In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program... MORE

Airmen perform a physical fitness assessment.

Air Force Week in Photos
September 19, 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

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