Maintainers from the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron are gaining valuable training and experience while they are deployed to provide F-35A Lightning II sorties for Bamboo Eagle 25-1. read more about Bamboo Eagle, Red Flag exercises reinforce Mission Ready Airman training in 388th Fighter Wing »
Pilots from the 388th Fighter Wing’s 421st Fighter Squadron, flying the F-35A Lightning II in Bamboo Eagle 25-1, are gaining vital experience with every sortie. read more about Bamboo Eagle 25-1 strengthens F-35 pilots' skills »
Special Warfare TACP teams from the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing enabled critical C2 and sensing capabilities for exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 across America and islands in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 10-14. read more about TACP conduct Target Acquisition, Distributed C2 Operations during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 »
On Jan 17., Senior Airman Sebastian d’Alton assisted in the life saving measures of a skier by applying a tourniquet and packing the skiers wound until a helicopter arrived to airlift the skier to a local hospital. read more about Face of defense: Airman helps save skier's life »
Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base deployed to Naval Air Station North Island over the weekend with a number of F-35A Lightning as part of Bamboo Eagle 25-1. read more about 388th Fighter Wing participates in Bamboo Eagle 25-1 »
The upcoming 25E6 promotion testing cycle was scheduled to begin on Feb. 15 and conclude on April 15, however, the testing cycle has been delayed and will now begin on March 3 and conclude on May 1. read more about USAF adjusts WAPS testing dates for 25E6 cycle »
The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, executed its bi-annual capstone event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. read more about ShOC-N Capstone, Human-Machine Teaming experimentation to optimize the kill chain »
The exercise replicated challenges in the Indo-Pacific theater, preparing units for potential island-hopping missions and decentralized command structures necessary for modern conflict environments. read more about FEBEX 25 prepares ANG for global challenges »
DAF leaders announced the finalists of the 2025 Spark Tank competition made up of premier innovation ideas by Airmen and Guardians seeking sponsorship to bring their concepts to life. read more about DAF announces Spark Tank 2025 finalists »
The multi-day exercise played a part in the broader Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) directed operation Agile Spartan 25.1. read more about Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise executed by 379th ECES »
The 908th Flying Training Wing supported a robotics competition at Maxwell Air Force Base, showcasing a MH-139A Grey Wolf aircraft and providing interactive education to high school students about STEM applications and career opportunities. read more about 908th FTW connects with next generation of innovators during Maxwell Robotics Competition »
The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the Traffic Management Office are preparing cargo shipments for the upcoming Cope North 25 exercise in Guam, a multinational training event that enhances interoperability and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. read more about Cope North 25 Send Off »
This structural change increases the ability for commanders to focus on their mission and enables the creation of an Air Force "Unit of Action" capable of deploying as a cohesively trained and highly effective team of warrior Airmen. read more about Air Force kicks off roadshow, prepares Airmen for ‘Units of Action’ implementation »
The Department Level Exercise series, part of the DAF’s Reoptimization for GPC, is the integration of several disparate major command exercises, intended to synchronize and evolve operations to deter competitor aggression where able, and to defeat threats to national security when necessary. read more about Air Force Wargaming Institute hosts tabletop exercise for the Department Level Exercise series 2025 »
This effort aims to enhance security and logistical capabilities as border enforcement agencies manage evolving challenges to protect the sovereignty of the U.S. read more about Air Force provides airlift support for NORTHCOM border mission »
The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum, Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis. read more about AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards »
CSAF Allvin released a video explaining why our service is reviewing certain policies and standards to ensure they are easy to understand, easy to comply with, and easy to enforce across our entire Air Force. Today, he is following through on his promise to swiftly distribute updates. read more about CSAF Letter to Airmen on Standards »
Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense. read more about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Begins 'Most Important Deployment of My Life' »
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin releases a statement on Faithfully Implementing Executive Orders. read more about CSAF Statement on Faithfully Implementing Executive Orders »
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 »
Summary: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library. read more about CSAF Leadership Library: January 2025 »
The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning. read more about Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force »
U.S. Northern Command and Alaska Air National Guard Airmen worked with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to secure the Southern border of the United States. read more about ANG, USNORTHCOM supports southwest border mission »
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 »
Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force. read more about Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26 »
NMM introduces the Total Force to a series of panels, events and interactive discussions on mentoring as an enterprise imperative, ensuring greater awareness of the mentoring opportunities available to all Airman and Guardians. read more about DAF to launch National Mentoring Month panels, programs, events »
Three C-130 Hercules traveled to Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in California to assist the state’s firefighting apparatus. read more about Wyoming, Nevada Guard aircrews assist California firefighters »
A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon. read more about Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability »
National Guard Bureau senior leaders visited guardsmen supporting firefighting efforts in Southern California. read more about National Guard Bureau chief thanks firefighting guardsmen »
SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond. read more about Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050 »