This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
The Air Force is partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit to leverage DIU's expertise in rapidly prototyping and fielding commercial technologies. This partnership is crucial for developing next-generation capabilities that will inform the future of the MQ-9 Reaper fleet. read more about Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower »
The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a two-pilot crew complement. read more about Air Force announces B-21 Raider crew complement »
The AFPC identified and corrected a scoring key error for the 3P071 (security forces) Specialty Knowledge Test during the 26E6 promotion cycle. read more about Tech. Sgt. promotion cycle correction »
The DAF secured top honors across four categories for its exceptional efforts in preserving the environment while enhancing operational readiness and community quality of life. read more about Air Force earns top accolades in 2026 DoW Environmental Awards »
SecAF Troy Meink visited Minot AFB to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing. read more about Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB »
SecAF Troy Meink visited Ellsworth AFB June 30-July 1 to receive updates on the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and the ongoing preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider. read more about SecAF visits Ellsworth AFB as base reaches historic B-21 Raider facilities milestone »
Senior Air Force leaders gathered at Edwards Air Force Base to honor the eight B-52 Stratofortress crew members lost in a June 15 crash, paying tribute to their ultimate sacrifice and dedication to the flight test mission and American airpower. read more about Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB »
For the first time, Guardians joined Airmen to work side-by-side with software developers during the Multi-Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, a two-week experiment evaluating how AI tools can effectively integrate to solve complex problems in contested environments. read more about Space Force integrates with Air Force in AI sprint to ensure mission dominance »
More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives. read more about Senior leaders chart course for future force »
The deployment enhances crisis readiness and provides dedicated rapid-response defense and recovery assets for joint and partner forces in the region. read more about 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron deploys HH-60W Jolly Green II to East Africa »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
MacDill AFB's Youth Program Center hosted a pilot event for the newly revived Presidential Fitness Test, becoming one of only four Air Force installations selected to evaluate the program before its nationwide rollout. read more about MacDill Youth Program Center hosts PFT pilot event »
JBER's strength and conditioning program was recently recognized as the 2025 DAF Fitness and Sports Program of the Year for Region 2. read more about JBER fitness program enhances readiness, earns departmental recognition »
JBA won the 2026 Commander-in-Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence, recognized for its exceptional mission support, operational efficiency, and management of major national security events. read more about Joint Base Andrews awarded the 2026 CINC IEA »
To celebrate the nation's "Freedom 250" anniversary, the Air Force Reserve’s 419th FW and the Utah ANG's 151st Wing will conduct a statewide flyover in Utah on July 4. read more about Hill AFB, Utah ANG to conduct statewide flyover for 'Freedom 250' celebration »
The Air Force has delivered the modified VC-25B "Bridge" aircraft to the Presidential Airlift Group, where it is beginning commissioning flights to validate its safety, security, and communications systems before entering active presidential service. read more about VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews, begins commissioning flights »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
The DAF awarded contracts to develop and produce its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft, while creating a competitive marketplace for mission-autonomy software from six vendors. read more about Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts »
Edwards Air Force Base released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards during a routine test mission. read more about B-52 accident update: Edwards releases names of fallen crew members »
The DAF has issued new implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the Air Force maternity wrap dress. read more about DAF updates uniform guidance for Chaplain Corps, Air Force maternity uniforms »
Airmen and Guardians attended the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn June 14, representing the Department of the Air Force in the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration. read more about Airmen, Guardians support UFC Freedom 250 event »
As NASA prepares to execute one of the most complex human missions into space since the Apollo era, an Air Force aviator has been selected to ensure its success. read more about Air Force Test Pilot tapped as ‘ultimate wingman’ for Artemis III »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
DAF senior leaders presented a unified front to a Senate subcommittee justifying a historic budget request for fiscal 2027. read more about DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
The tabletop exercise was designed as a logistics-focused training event, which identified potential limiting factors that could arise during real-world operational surges. read more about 732nd AMS leverages artificial intelligence to enhance Arctic TTX »
Following collaborative engineering and maintenance inspections initiated after a May 12 mishap at Columbus Air Force Base, the fleet is expected to safely resume flying status in the coming days. read more about T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status »
Vice President JD Vance and SecAF Troy Meink addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2026 commencement ceremony. The event recognized the new officers' readiness to lead and adapt in a rapidly changing global security environment. read more about Vice president, SecAF congratulate class of 2026 »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »