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 recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring individuals who met the eligibility requirements receive the full amount of post-service benefits. read more about DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations »
The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. read more about DoW identifies Air Force casualties »
The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. read more about DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program »
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 »
At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Six crew members aboard the aircraft have been confirmed deceased. read more about Six Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq »
The senior leaders visited multiple bases to see how AETC is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force. read more about CSAF, CMSAF highlight AETC’s strategic impact on force readiness »
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to pursue a strategic real estate and mission support partnership. read more about Air Force, MASS-TF sign MOU to evaluate strategic real estate opportunities »
The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance. read more about Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health »
CMSAF Wolfe urged Airmen to multiply their skills and dedication with a winning attitude during a keynote speech at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium. read more about CMSAF delivers ‘Gold Medal Airmen’ keynote during AFA 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 »
Senior Air Force leaders and industry experts discussed the priorities for Air Force’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora. read more about Air Force leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design »
Top acquisition leaders for the DAF detailed how the acquisition process is being reshaped to meet the demands of modern warfare, during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium. read more about Acquisition leaders detail Warfighting Acquisition Strategy at AFA symposium »
Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, who took over as Air Mobility Command’s interim commander earlier this month, addressed service members, industry and journalists on the state of mobility readiness at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium. read more about AMC interim commander emphasizes Airmen, aircraft readiness importance at AFA »
Senior DAF leaders emphasized that warfighting readiness, modernization and investment in Airmen and Guardians remain central to maintaining deterrence and preparing for future conflict during a panel discussion at the 2026 Warfare Symposium. read more about DAF leaders emphasize warfighting readiness at AFA Warfare Symposium »
In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment. read more about Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success »
During his keynote at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink laid out his vision for the Department of the Air Force’s acquisition transformation effort. read more about SECAF opens 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium with ‘Innovating Faster: Acquisition Transformation’ »
The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. read more about Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing »
The Department of the Air Force released updated guidance intended to accelerate Line of Duty determinations for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members serving on extended active‑duty orders. read more about Air Force issues new guidance to streamline Line of Duty decisions for Reservists, Guardsmen on extended active-duty orders »
The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet. read more about DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster »
The DAF is gauging interest for data center construction in Alaska. Interested parties have until March 13 to submit a response. read more about DAF exploring lease opportunities for data centers in Alaska »
The DAF has selected a preferred location to convert re-missioned manpower to support Air National Guard cyber operations. read more about Des Moines ANGB to gain ANG Cyber Operations Squadrons »
The Department of the Air Force has selected Fort Gordon, Georgia, as the preferred location for two Air National Guard cyber operations squadrons. read more about Fort Gordon to gain ANG cyber operations squadrons »
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 U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters. read more about Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set »
A next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III for transport ensuring greater energy security for the United States. read more about War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security »
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 CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster. read more about Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem »
The Secretary of War directed the expansion of the South Texas NDA to ensure the western endpoint reaches Roma, Texas, as originally intended. This action extends NDA 3 to include approximately 250 miles west of the Gulf of America. read more about National Defense Areas expanded, established along Texas border »
The United States Air Force hosted industry partners Jan. 29 as part of its effort to transform the Requirements Process, bringing together approximately 350 defense industry leaders. read more about Shaping the future of airpower: Air Force requirements transformation industry day »