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Boeing B-17D "The Swoose"

Restoration specialist Chad Vanhook applies rivets that secure two pieces of metal together by deforming the tail end of a solid rivet, creating a shop head that holds the pieces in compression and shear. The Boeing B-17D "The Swoose" is undergoing restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. This aircraft is the oldest surviving B-17 Flying Fortress and the only D model in existence. Originally named Ole Betsy, this B-17D participated in several bombing missions in the desperate weeks after Pearl Harbor. Later named The Swoose, it also served as a transport for the commander of Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific, Lt. Gen. George Brett.
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European Space Agency Astronaut Sophie Adenot, right, speaks to French President Emmanuel Macrone from the Space Gallery in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in June of 2025. Adenot had been training in a centrifuge at the 711th Human Performance Wing for a future space flight and chose the museum to host the her meeting with the French President that showcased the museum’s collection of space artifacts.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees.)
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The largest scale radio control helicopter event in North America! Featuring workshops, full scale aviation partners, STEM schools and more was held from May 29 through June 1, 2025 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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A view of the attendees during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 25, 2025. This session marked the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords—the historic agreement negotiated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base that ended the Bosnian war. Over 240 parliamentarians from NATO member and partner countries gathered for the first U.S.-based meeting in more than 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, embraces his wife, Dede Richardson, during his retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 3, 2025. Richardson enlisted as an Airman Basic in 1983, completing a distinguished career after 42 years of honorable service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
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AFMC commander reflects on 42-year journey

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and his wife depart Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command for the last time prior to his retirement from the Air Force. Richardson retired after a 42-year career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Dietrick)
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AFMC Command Center

Two Air Force Materiel Command Airmen create an announcement of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base giant voice during a training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Dietrick)
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AFMC Leader Orientation

Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, deputy commander, Air Force Materiel Command, speaks to uniformed and civilian leaders at the AFMC Leader Orientation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Dietrick)
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Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Deputy Director Kevin Muckerheide attempts to extinguish a simulated aircraft fuel leak fire during live fire training March 6, 2025, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. AEDC is headquarter at Arnold AFB. In early March, Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services conducted live fire training exercises on the base to maintain compliance and enhance emergency response readiness. Training sessions involved the use of a mobile trailer to simulate a residential structure fire and a simulator to emulate interior and exterior aircraft fuselage fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)
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Members of the Missile Mishap Recovery Team lift a Minuteman III motor during a training event in Ogden, Utah, May 5, 2025. With exception to the warhead, the MMRT responds to Minuteman III situations that fall out of the scope of tech data and standard procedures or pose significant hazards. The highly specialized team is the only one in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Operation ROUGH RIDER

The 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron Capability Generation Team constructs a 1,200-person beddown site supporting Operation ROUGH RIDER in April 2025.
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U.S. Air Force XQ-58A Valkyrie

A U.S. Air Force XQ-58A Valkyrie, an autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, blasts off during a test flight at Eglin Air Force Base. The test flight and data collected will inform future air operations and contribute to advanced autonomous programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ilka Cole)
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Air Force Research Laboratory and 711th Human Performance Wing leadership, center, pose for a photo with Wing personnel following a dress blues uniform inspection at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, May 28, 2025. The inspection ensured Airmen maintain a high level of professionalism and precision. Part of the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711th Human Performance Wing is a unique combination of two mission units: the science- and technology-focused Human Effectiveness Directorate and the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, a center for aerospace medical learning, consultation, medical investigations and aircrew health assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo / Richard Eldridge)
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First production unit of B61-13

Leaders from across the Nuclear Security Enterprise celebrate the completion of the first B61-13 unit May 19, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. (National Nuclear Security Administration photo)
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Members of the Missile Mishap Recovery Team lifts an overturned trailer off a vehicle during a training event in Ogden, Utah, May 5, 2025. With exception to the warhead, the MMRT responds to Minuteman III situations that fall out of the scope of tech data and standard procedures or pose significant hazards. The highly specialized team is the only one in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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AFLCMC Command Chief Master Sergeant Timothy Wieser held a two-day professional development summit for CCM and MED SEL enlisted leaders. Attendees heard from Center leadership, including Commander Lt Gen Donna Shipton and Executive Director Dennis D'Angelo. There was also a history brief about the Center, a portion dedicated to transformational leadership and time focused on management strategies and advice.
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Participants make their way up the hill at mile 1 during the 29th annual Air Force Marathon, Sept. 20, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
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Workers at the Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishement (BARs) facility near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, inventory items that will eventually make it out to warfighters worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Representatives from Air Force Civil Engineer Center, 37th Training Wing, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Clark Construction break ground at the future site of Airman Training Complex (ATC) #8 on Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland. The construction of the Basic Military Training West campus, which started in 2019, is part of a multi-year program led by AFCEC and in collaboration with Air Force and industry partners to centralize BMT campuses to increase efficiency and replace training and housing facilities that are more than 50 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)
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Airfield operations officers final class graduates at Robins AFB

From left to right, 2nd Lts. Keeley Dolan, Jeffrey Leemon and Jared Searles, all airfield operations officers, pose for a photo at the Robins Air Force Base Follow-On Skills Training program graduation at Robins AFB, Dec. 3, 2025. They are the final graduates of the program after it was overhauled this year, reducing the Air Force cost by sending accessions directly to their operational bases to receive upgrade training. (courtesy photo)
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Civilian Development provides leadership, growth opportunities

The Civilian Development program offers a portfolio of educational and leadership training opportunities for civilians at all levels. Programs range from long-term academic and terminal degree offerings to short, targeted courses focused on leadership and specific skill development. A variety of experiential and fellowship programs are also available, focusing on competency expansion and leadership skill development. The application window for Academic Year 2027 opens Jan. 7, 2026.
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Civilian Development provides leadership, growth opportunities

The Civilian Development program offers a portfolio of educational and leadership training opportunities for civilians at all levels. Programs range from long-term academic and terminal degree offerings to short, targeted courses focused on leadership and specific skill development. A variety of experiential and fellowship programs are also available, focusing on competency expansion and leadership skill development.
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AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A simulated patient on a gurney sits on a Maryland State Police medevac helicopter in Baltimore, Maryland. A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is being tested by Maryland State Police flight paramedic crews, marking the first time that the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit is used to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S. (Courtesy photo by Maryland State Police)
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AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter sits in a hanger in Baltimore, Maryland. A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is being tested by Maryland State Police flight paramedic crews, marking the first time that Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit is used to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S. (Courtesy photo by Maryland State Police)
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AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter transports a patient to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is being tested by Maryland State Police flight paramedic crews, marking the first time that Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit is used to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S. (Courtesy photo by Maryland State Police)
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VDATS innovation to deliver diagnostics to the field

The VDATS Extensible Core, or VDATS XC, slated for completion by early 2026, will serve as the foundation for the much smaller VDATS Benchtop. The idea was designed to reduce downtime by bringing diagnostic capabilities to forward operating locations. (Courtesy graphic)
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Dayton Peace Accords

The signing of the Dayton Peace Accords.Thirty years ago, the Bosnian War ended, not in the Balkans, but across the world in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Negotiations concluded successfully and all interested parties made an agreement for peace.
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Dayton Peace Accords

Thirty years ago, the Bosnian War ended, not in the Balkans, but across the world in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The delegates to the negotiations spoke all the time throughout the 20 day Dayton Peace Accords, whether it was at dinner or while ambling on the newly paved “Peace Walk” sidewalk.
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Dayton Peace Accords

Delegates and distinguished visitors were greeted by base officials when they arrived at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to commence negotiations during the Dayton Peace Accords in November 1995. Secretary of State Warren Christopher was greeted by Gen. Henry “Butch” Viccello, Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and Col. Robbie Robinson, commander, 88th Air Base Wing. .
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Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 execution

The Air Force Materiel Command closed out Fiscal Year 2025 executing $82.9 billion across its entire portfolio, demonstrating sound resource planning and astute financial management in support of Department of the Air Force and warfighter needs.
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AFIMSC executes $9.4B in FY25 funding for readiness, quality-of -life programs

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 fiscal year 2025. AFIMSC has managed and disbursed installation and mission support funding since the Center activated in 2015. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Mike Briggs)
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AQIC accepting nominations through Jan.30

Nominations are open through Jan. 30, 2026 for Class 26B of the highly-competitive Department of the Air Force Acquisition Instructor Course.
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AQIC open for nominations

Nominations are open through Jan. 30, 2026 for the next cohort of the highly-competitive Department of the Air Force Acquisition Instructor Course. The program is open to uniformed and civilian acquisition professionals from both the Air and Space Forces who are looking for an opportunity to improve their leadership, instructor skills, operational acquisition capabilities and program office integration skills. Class 26B will be held from July 6 to Dec. 12, 2026.
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Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact

Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means.
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Preparation is Key to Surviving Winter

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Prepare for the risks of winter

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AFIMSC delivers blanket purchase agreement to streamline base IT services

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is improving base operations support information technology services across the Department of the Air Force through a new enterprise-wide blanket purchase agreement. James McClain, Enterprise Cable and Antenna Systems Manager at AFIMSC, contributed his expertise to the development of this critical initiative. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Craig Rodarte)
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AFIMSC delivers blanket purchase agreement to streamline base IT services

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has created a new enterprise-wide blanket purchase agreement for base operations support information technology, or BOS-IT, services across Department of the Air Force installations. Master Sgt. Gerald Campbell helped shape the new agreement, designed to elevate IT service quality and consistency across Air Force installations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Craig Rodarte)
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Be prepared for Autumn Season

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Stressed

The way you respond to stress makes a big difference to your overall mental and physical well-being.
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