Sept. 1, 2026 Tinker team repairs battle damaged tankers to keep them flying A 76th Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Team recently played an important role repairing tanker aircraft in theater to keep them flying in support of current operations.
Aug. 31, 2026 Initial operating capability of MH-139 Grey Wolf announced AFGSC announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of Aug. 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Aug. 31, 2026 580th SWES secures second landmark software milestone for combat rescue helicopter The 580th Software Engineering Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, announced another major win in organic software sustainment with its declaration of Initial Depot Capability for the HH-60W combat rescue helicopter’s Maintenance Data Interface, Aug. 25, 2026.
Aug. 26, 2026 Joint Task Force Castle activated at Hill AFB Military and civilian leaders from across the Department of War gathered at the Hill Aerospace Museum July 16, 2026, to activate Joint Task Force Castle and mark the assumption of command by Army Brig. Gen. William C. Hannan Jr., the organization’s first commander.
Aug. 25, 2026 Fueling 'fit to fight’ ethos: Staying safe during summer PT, outdoor workouts Staying physically fit is more than just an Air Force standard — it is a core pillar of our mission readiness and personal well-being.
Aug. 25, 2026 Edwards hosts inaugural cohort of VICEROY cyber-spectrum interns, expanding future leadership development The inaugural cohort of VICEROY scholars helped propel test forward across multiple domains this summer, with eight collegiate interns gaining hands-on experience solving critical national security challenges from June 1 to Aug. 7 at Edwards.
Aug. 25, 2026 CCA Command and Control Enclave demo accelerates next-generation capabilities The Air Force brought five vendors to the 178th Wing in Springfield, Ohio to test rapidly deployable Command and Control Enclave prototypes Aug. 5-7 in an environment similar to those where airmen could eventually use them: within an expeditionary combat situation.
Aug. 21, 2026 TALON internship program connects ROTC cadets with flight test mission Five ROTC cadets spent summer in the Mojave Desert learning about cutting-edge aerospace systems and flight test fundamentals at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Aug. 19, 2026 Tinker and the Primes bring Air Force, industry together to sustain ‘arsenal of freedom’ Legacy and next-gen sustainment needs were key discussion topics at the 21st annual Tinker and the Primes Conference held in Midwest City Aug. 4-6.
Aug. 19, 2026 From parts to pilots: Hill’s Black Knights deliver end-to-end, Blue-listed drone solutions Drones are no longer just simple cameras in the sky. From commercial logistics and agricultural mapping to tactical reconnaissance and strike operations, unmanned aerial systems are reshaping everyday life and modern battlefields. To help units navigate this fast-changing landscape, engineers at