Feb. 24, 2026 SECAF opens 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium with ‘Innovating Faster: Acquisition Transformation’ During his keynote at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink laid out his vision for the Department of the Air Force’s acquisition transformation effort.
Feb. 23, 2026 DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster 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.
Feb. 23, 2026 New Tinker electrical peaking plant enables energy resilience The plant is designed to generate up to 96 megawatts, enough to power 34,000 homes during normal operation.
Feb. 23, 2026 Hill AFB supports transit of small nuclear reactor Hill Air Force Base supported the Feb. 15 transit of a small nuclear reactor and associated components, with 75th Air Base Wing logistics, security and administrative teams coordinating the arrival of three C‑17 aircraft from March Air Reserve Base, Calif.
Feb. 23, 2026 AFIMSC unveils ‘SPEED CSO’ to fast-track innovation for installation mission support capabilities The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has launched a streamlined contracting process to speed up the delivery of innovative commercial capabilities to warfighters.
Feb. 20, 2026 Retired Air Force Gen. Henry Viccellio Jr., former AFMC Commander, dies at 85 Retired Air Force Gen. Henry Viccellio Jr., former Air Force Materiel Command Commander, died Feb. 5. He was 85 years old.
Feb. 20, 2026 Air Force Materiel Command’s Integrated Development Office accelerates warfighter capabilities By linking experimentation, modeling, and mission engineering into a single adaptive cycle, the Integrated Development Office delivers options that enhance operational readiness and increase decision speed, ensuring the USAF remains at the forefront of both technological innovation and combat
Feb. 20, 2026 Legal services for EFMP families Legal assistance attorneys can help EFMP families understand their rights under special education laws, explore guardianship options and plan for the future with estate planning services.
Feb. 19, 2026 Hanscom AFB fitness duo excels in DEKA world championship A two-man team from Hanscom AFB competed in the 2025 DEKA World Championship held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in December.
Feb. 19, 2026 FSS Summit strengthens AFMC Force Support enterprise The AFMC Force Support Squadron Summit helps to ensure that our Airmen and Guardians remain equipped to meet the evolving needs of the Air Force.