Jan. 14, 2026 A chaplain’s journey A new video highlights the life journey of Chaplain (Maj.) Alex Lu, whose story of perseverance despite persecution and hardship highlights the importance of resilience for today’s Airmen and their families.
Jan. 14, 2026 Air Force Safety Center announces Unit Risk Forecasting Tool Unit Risk Forecasting is a machine learning-fueled forecast of squadron risk and the factors influencing increased risk.
Jan. 13, 2026 MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete 1st operational ICBM convoy security mission Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of nuclear security operations.
Jan. 12, 2026 AFTC modernizes test with next-gen data ecosystem AFTC’s Next Generation Data Ecosystem, NGDE, is designed to connect data, tools and teams across the center so test results can move more quickly from collection to analysis to decision.
Jan. 12, 2026 High Blood Pressure – Understanding the ‘Silent Killer’ High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” doesn’t always show obvious signs, but it can quietly increase your risk for serious health conditions.
Jan. 8, 2026 Hanscom-based Cyber and Networks division key to AI innovation A team from the Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure Division here played a vital role in the development and launch of a new artificial intelligence tool recently.
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. 8, 2026 Air Force releases chief master sergeant promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials selected 640 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master Sergeant out of 2,445 eligible for a selection rate of 26.18 percent in the 25E9 promotion cycle. AFMC has 62 selectees on the list.
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.
Jan. 6, 2026 Customs and Courtesies: What to do during Reveille, Retreat, and Taps Reveille, retreat and taps are played each duty day across Air Force installations.