Jan. 16, 2026 BACN team tapped for Gen. Mark A. Welsh III award The award is an Air Force-level honor recognizing the team that best demonstrates improved effectiveness, operational readiness or mission accomplishment through integrated solutions.
Jan. 14, 2026 DAF launches National Mentoring Month event series National Mentoring Month showcases mentoring as an enterprise-wide imperative, empowering all Airmen and Guardians through a series of panels, events and interactive discussions to help them reach their fullest potential.
Jan. 8, 2026 DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System' This generational overhaul places the entire acquisition enterprise on a wartime footing, transforming it from a compliance-based process to a dynamic, warfighter-focused model that prioritizes the speed of delivery for credible, combat-effective capabilities.
Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Dec. 12, 2025 Air Force hosts world's largest modeling, simulation, training conference AFLCMC leaders provide expertise during recent I/ITSEC conference.
Dec. 10, 2025 B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.
Dec. 9, 2025 Wolfe assumes role as 21st CMSAF Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe became the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony Dec. 8.
Dec. 4, 2025 100th KC-46A Pegasus delivered Air Mobility Command welcomed the 99th and100th KC-46A Pegasus aircraft delivered to the U.S. Air Force, during an arrival ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 2, 2025.
Nov. 13, 2025 Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2025 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.