May 14, 2026 Building tomorrow’s leaders: AFMC exceeds enlisted-to-officer selection rates in 2025 AFMC had 116 selections to various commissioning programs in 2025, reflecting a strong blend of expertise, dedication, and innovation poised to shape the future of the Department of the Air Force.
May 14, 2026 101 Critical Days of Summer safety hazards Your safety is critical this summer and it is essential to be aware of potential dangers and take appropriate precautions to stay safe during the summer season. Remember to prioritize safety, plan for the unexpected, and always be mindful of your surroundings. Stay safe!
May 13, 2026 AFMC connects top talent with critical positions The Air Force Materiel Command held a hiring fair May 6 at the Wright State University Student Union, as it works to fill open positions across the enterprise.
May 13, 2026 Hill Aerospace Museum hosts kickoff for 2026 Blue Star Museums season The national program, which provides free admission to participating museums for military personnel and their families, begins May 16.
May 12, 2026 Air Force, Boeing accelerate KC-46 upgrades to target readiness The plan pursues three primary lines of effort: repurposing early-built aircraft for immediate operational impact, accelerating the Remote Vision System 2.0 retrofit schedule and implementing a targeted performance-based logistics effort to resolve systemic readiness challenges.
May 12, 2026 Former 421st FS Airman reunites with retirement F-16 after 26 years Twenty-six years after posing with a specific F-16 Fighting Falcon during his military retirement ceremony, civilian maintainer Stu Scripter unexpectedly reunited with the exact same aircraft on the depot production line. The chance encounter allowed the veteran to help repair his old jet one last
May 12, 2026 DAF Expands Motorcycle Safety with Rider Mentor Program The Rider Mentor Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to be integrated directly into official safety curriculums, and the program brings together newer or less experienced riders with seasoned motorcyclists to help them refine their thought processes about motorcycling and enhance their
May 12, 2026 B-1 Bomber departs Wichita months ahead of schedule following historic “Backbone” surgery A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell Air Force Base last September for a massive structural repair is heading back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment.
May 11, 2026 The Weight of the Rucksack: Mental Health is the Foundation to Modern Lethality I was driving back from a long weekend away from my security forces squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, when it hit me for the first time. Out of nowhere, I felt extremely sick and cold... My body began to tense, wracked by waves of nerve contractions I couldn’t control.
May 11, 2026 How to run a faster 2 -Mile for the Air Force Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment The 2-mile run is the primary measure of cardiorespiratory fitness for the Air Force Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment.