JUNE 20, 2026 - The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will commence its initial commissioning flights, marking the successful delivery of a secure, modified executive platform. Fresh from receiving its new red, white, and blue livery and the final government modifications, the aircraft has entered service to provide … [Read more...]

JUNE 19, 2026 - The sound of running shoes crunching against gravel echoed through the forest as airmen made their way up the hillside. Some focused on maintaining their pace. Others kept their eyes on the runner ahead. The climb was steep, but nobody stopped. Below them, the city slowly came into view. Airmen assigned to the 426th Air Base Squadron, 501st Combat … [Read more...]

JUNE 19, 2026 - The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron unveiled the newest locomotive added to the Air Force inventory since 1966 at Joint Base Charleston, March 4, 2026. “You can’t defend the nation without transportation,” said Christopher Tapscott, 628th LRS distribution section chief. “This locomotive will be a great aid toward our mission.” Joint Base Charleston’s … [Read more...]

JUNE 19, 2026 - Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance partnered with Blue Star Families, The Walt Disney Company and the 6th Air Refueling Wing to host a children's summer reading event at MacDill Air Force Base June 16th. About 125 children of military members attended the event, which is part of Vance’s second annual Summer Reading Challenge. The event was held to … [Read more...]

JUNE 18, 2026 - Local news agencies visited Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, on June 17 to witness firsthand the 434th Air Refueling Wing’s mid-air refueling capabilities. Representatives from the Pharos-Tribune, Indianapolis Star, Fox 59 and WLFI News 18 climbed aboard a KC-135R Statotanker to document a live refueling mission with the U.S. Air Force Demonstration … [Read more...]