MARCH 6, 2026 - The Air Force's lethality depends on the professionalism of airmen and the capability of their equipment, said Air Force Gen. John D. Lamontagne, Air Force vice chief of staff, who testified yesterday at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on joint force readiness in Washington. "Airmen are our most precious resource. The active-duty, Air National … [Read more...]
ICBM Launch Verifies Multiple Reentry Vehicles
MARCH 5, 2026 - Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles March 3, at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This launch, designated GT 255, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. It is a key component of a … [Read more...]
Military and Family Readiness Offers Helpful Resources
MARCH 3, 2026 - On a Unit Training Assembly weekend, the flightline and the briefing rooms aren’t the only places where readiness is built. Sometimes it starts with a small question: How do I write a resume that translates my military skills? And then it can turn into something bigger: a reservist landing a better civilian job, a spouse finding community, or a family feeling … [Read more...]
Nurse Practitioner Bridges Medicine, Mission
MARCH 2, 2026 - The small, brain-shaped coin felt heavier than its size, a quiet symbol of gratitude that brought tears as she recalled its meaning. It was a gift from an Air Force airman she once treated for lymphoma, presented to her after he not only completed treatment, but beat the cancer. He honored his doctor by coining her — a tribute usually performed by senior … [Read more...]
Air Force Modernizes Physical Fitness Program
MARCH 1, 2026 - The Air Force announced an update to its Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP) in a Directive Type Memorandum introducing new standards and scoring models designed to better align with the demands of modern warfare and promote the long-term health of every Airman. The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more … [Read more...]