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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

MSgt Theodore Dinwiddie, director, Enlisted Test Course, launches a sUAS for a test event at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

Dr. Rachel Kinard, director, Air Force Test Pilot School Research Division, provides instruction to Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

Dr. Rachel Kinard, director, Air Force Test Pilot School Research Division, provides instruction to Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

Col. Maryann Karlen, commandant, Air Force Test Pilot School, greets the class 25A cohort of Enlisted Test Course students at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

An airman takes a practical exam with MSgt Theodore Dinwiddie, director of the Enlisted Test Course at Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

MSgt Theodore Dinwiddie, director, Enlisted Test Course, coaches Airmen during a test event utilizing sUAS systems at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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Members of the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron suit up during the Bison Forge 25 1 readiness training exercise Dec. 10, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The exercise evaluated the wing’s ability to detect, overcome and execute mission requirements under challenging conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Members of the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare a robot for a training scenario during the Bison Forge 25 1 readiness training exercise Dec. 10, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The exercise evaluated the wing’s ability to detect, overcome and execute mission requirements under challenging conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Members of the 75th Air Base Wing Inspection Team huddle during the Bison Forge 25 1 readiness training exercise Dec. 10, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The event marked the start of a series of readiness activities leading into 2026, including a Combat Readiness Inspection in February. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Members of the 75th Air Base Wing Inspection Team observe Fire and Emergency Services and support personnel interacting during the Bison Forge 25 1 readiness training exercise Dec. 10, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The event marked the start of a series of readiness activities leading into 2026, including a Combat Readiness Inspection in February. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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A robot operated by the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron uses a camera to observe a small Unmanned Aerial System on the ground during the Bison Forge 25 1 readiness training exercise Dec. 10, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The exercise evaluated the wing’s ability to detect, overcome and execute mission requirements under challenging conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
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Cyber & Networks PEO shares leadership vision

Brig. Gen. Joshua Williams, program executive officer for the Cyber and Networks Directorate, is focused on rapidly delivering capability to the warfighter. With more than 2,700 personnel under his command, Williams is responsible for a $21 billion portfolio that includes developing, producing, deploying, and sustaining Department of the Air Force Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Cryptologic Systems, Software Development Factories and Platforms, combat communications, and special programs. (Courtesy Photo)
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X-62 VISTA begins upgrade program, expanding boundaries in flight testing of autonomy and artificial intelligence

The landmark X-62 VISTA artificial intelligence and autonomy testbed is receiving a variety of mission system upgrades thanks to investments by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). The upgrades will feature enhancements that integrates advanced radar and sensors for advance testing. The aircraft will remain a part of the Air Force Test Pilot School curriculum as it continues to collaborate across government and industry on test projects. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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X-62 VISTA begins upgrade program, expanding boundaries in flight testing of autonomy and artificial intelligence

The landmark X-62 VISTA artificial intelligence and autonomy testbed is receiving a variety of mission system upgrades thanks to investments by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). The upgrades will feature enhancements that integrates advanced radar and sensors for advance testing. The aircraft will remain a part of the Air Force Test Pilot School curriculum as it continues to collaborate across government and industry on test projects. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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C3BM's Engagement Day strengthens collaboration

Chris Molis speaks to attendees during the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management’s virtual Engagement Day, here, Dec. 11, 2025. Molis is the Contracts technical director for PEO C3BM. Engagement Day provides the opportunity for attendees to learn about the organization’s mission and how to collaborate with the PEO and its partner services. (Official Air Force Screenshot by Morgan Brown).
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C3BM's Engagement Day strengthens collaboration

Col. George Dougherty discusses the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management’s interest areas with attendees during Engagement Day, here, Dec. 11, 2025. Dougherty is the Industry Innovation team director for PEO C3BM. The event provided an overview of PEO C3BM’s mission and highlighted pathways for collaboration to advance command and control capabilities. (Official Air Force Screenshot by Morgan Brown).
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SHEF competition turns up the heat on Air Force culinary pros

Airman 1st Class Ivana Inga, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, poses for a photo after winning the second annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff held at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America, Dec. 3, 2025. Teams from 11 installations had 100 minutes to prepare, cook, present their dishes as well as clean their kitchen spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)
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SHEF competition turns up the heat on Air Force culinary pros

James Krueger, chief, Air Force Mission Feeding Division, provides feedback for the submitted dishes during the second annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff held at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America, Dec. 3, 2025. Teams from eleven installations had 100 minutes to prepare, cook, present their dishes as well as clean their kitchen spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)
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SHEF competition turns up the heat on Air Force culinary pros

Participants in the second annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff held at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America, Dec. 3, 2025, get feedback from judge Jessica Parker, restaurant regional manager for the Air Force Services Center. Teams from eleven installations teams had 100 minutes to prepare, cook, present their dishes as well as clean their kitchen spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)
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SHEF competition turns up the heat on Air Force culinary pros

Finished dishes during the second annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff held at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America, Dec. 3, 2025. Teams from eleven installations had 100 minutes to prepare, cook, present their dishes as well as clean their kitchen spaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)
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2025 Year in Review

Step into the highlights of 2025 with our Air Force Materiel Command "Year in Review" photo spread.
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Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force and U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Capstone(ShOC-N) experiment event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17-21, 2025. The ShOC-N executed the capstone event to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated, two-way kill-chain automation across operational and tactical command and control. The capstone strengthens competitive advantages for the United States, its Allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt) (Computer screen blurred for security purposes.)
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Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the Royal Air Force participate in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Capstone (ShOC-N) experiment event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17-21, 2025. The ShOC-N executed the capstone event to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated, two-way kill-chain automation across operational and tactical command and control. The capstone strengthens competitive advantages for the United States, its Allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt) (Documents blurred for security purposes.)
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Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Capstone (ShOC-N) experiment event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17-21, 2025. The ShOC-N executed the capstone event to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated, two-way kill-chain automation across operational and tactical command and control. The capstone strengthens competitive advantages for the United States, its Allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt) (Computer screen blurred for security purposes. Photo cropped to focus on subject.)
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Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

Members of the Royal Air Force participate in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Capstone(ShOC-N) experiment event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17-21, 2025. The ShOC-N executed the capstone event to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated, two-way kill-chain automation across operational and tactical command and control. The capstone strengthens competitive advantages for the United States, its Allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)
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Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

Members of the Royal Air Force participate in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Capstone (ShOC-N) experiment event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 17-21, 2025. The ShOC-N executed the capstone event to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated, two-way kill-chain automation across operational and tactical command and control. The capstone strengthens competitive advantages for the United States, its Allies, and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)
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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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