FEBRUARY 19, 2026 - The F-35 International Intelligence Formal Training Unit graduated its most diverse class in program history during a ceremony, Feb. 11. Class 2026002 included seven students from five partner nations, featuring the first graduates from Poland and Germany. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in the F-35 program’s international training mission, … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 16, 2026 - The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Partnership Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Feb. 11. The event showcased interoperability and appreciation for host nation partners, bringing together Qatari military members, families, U.S. Embassy Doha representatives, joint U.S. service members and coalition forces. “This is our chance to open the gates, show off … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - Airmen at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are helping solve a growing problem among American pilots and aircrews worldwide. The Federal Aviation Administration says laser strikes on aircraft have increased by almost 48% since 2020, with more than 10,000 incidents reported in 2025 alone. Pointing a laser at an aircraft became a federal crime in 2012 and … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 13, 2026 — Airmen facing administrative action or have legal questions at Maxwell Air Force Base have access to a confidential, independent resources at the Area Defense Counsel designed to protect their rights and offer guidance before problems escalate. The Area Defense Counsel offers legal representation and advice to any Air Force members navigating potential … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 13, 2026 - The Air Force continues accelerating its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program by implementing the government-owned Autonomy Government Reference Architecture across multiple vendor platforms. This effort validates a cornerstone of the service’s acquisition transformation: using a modular, open-systems approach to supercharge the defense industrial … [Read more...]