May 27, 2026 Leaders Convene at Air Dominance Summit to Shape Future of Air Superiority Top defense leaders from the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and allied nations gathered at the 2026 Air Dominance Summit to strategize the future of air superiority. Key discussions centered on the development of sixth-generation fighters, artificial intelligence integration, and the critical role of data
May 26, 2026 Air Force launches EPAWSS Speedline to accelerate F-15E modernization The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) Program, has established a dedicated EPAWSS Speedline at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC).
May 21, 2026 Training Integration Office kicks off industry showcase series AFLCMC's Training Integration Office holds inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair.
May 20, 2026 New T&E University optimizes training at Edwards The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base established a new educational branch, Test and Evaluation University, which recently celebrated the 13 graduates of its inaugural test fundamentals short course.
May 20, 2026 ICBM test launch verifies system reliability This routine launch, designated GT 256, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. It acts as a comprehensive operational test, designed to evaluate both the weapon system and the personnel who maintain it in a highly controlled testing environment.
May 19, 2026 WR-ALC achieves manufacturing certification, enhancing Air Force readiness The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex has achieved the AS9100D certification for its manufacturing processes, a move that enhances its industrial capabilities and positions the complex to take on new, high-tech workloads for the Department of War.
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 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 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.