MAY 13, 2026 - The U.S. Air Force and the Boeing Company have come to terms for a plan to improve the readiness of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker and accelerate capability delivery to the fleet. The plan pursues three primary lines of effort: repurposing early-built aircraft for immediate operational impact, accelerating the Remote Vision System 2.0 retrofit schedule and … [Read more...]
Air Force Reassigns Combat Training Units
MAY 12, 2026 - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This strategic move, overseen by Gen. Adrian Spain, ACC commander, and Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, AETC commander, aims to enhance readiness by streamlining the training pipeline for fighter and remotely … [Read more...]
Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross
MAY 12, 2026 - Six F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic actions in recent combat operations during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base on May 5. The six exceptional aviators were honored for their contributions to Operation Midnight Hammer, the United States' successful strikes on Iran’s … [Read more...]
US, Moroccan Airmen Strengthen Airlift Capability
MAY 11, 2026 — The sun presses down hard on the flightline, heat rising in waves from the concrete as wind cuts sharply across the open expanse. Behind a humming C-130 Hercules, airmen stand poised, measured, focused and alert. Every movement matters here. Every signal counts. That intensity carried a deeper purpose April 27, 2026. Airmen from the U.S. Air Force and Royal … [Read more...]
Maj. Gen. Moga Nominated to Lead the Academy
MAY 8, 2026 - The President of the United States has nominated Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, to serve as the 23rd Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy and promotion to the rank of lieutenant general. If confirmed by the Senate, he will succeed Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind, who has led the institution since August 2024. A 1995 Academy graduate and … [Read more...]