MAY 29, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force honored its leading safety performers for fiscal year 2025, celebrating their commitment to protecting Airmen and Guardians. These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from planning and preparation to execution and final … [Read more...]

MAY 29, 2026 - High-performing acquisition officers and civilians have until July 31 to apply to Class 27A of the Acquisition Instructor Course. This elite 5.5-month program, running from Jan. 4 to June 11, 2027, is designed to develop the next generation of tactical acquisition leaders and integrators for the Department of the Air Force. The AQIC curriculum, which mirrors … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 — Inside the engine shop at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, the sound of tools and sheet metal mark the end of a decade-long chapter in close-air-support history. On May 21, 2026, Airmen assigned to the 355th Component Maintenance Squadron gathered with wing leadership to celebrate the completion of the final A-10 Thunderbolt II engine build at … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 - The first quiet breath Airmen and Guardians take after the intensity of basic training is in their dorm room. It’s often their first true impression of the Air or Space Force, the first time living away from family, and the place they will call home for the foreseeable future. At places like Aviano Air Base, Italy, where distance away from loved ones stretches … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 - Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, installed the base's first air refueling probe on an A-10C Thunderbolt II subsonic attack aircraft, enhancing its ability to support combat search and rescue and close-air support operations. The adapter allows A-10 pilots to use probe-and-drogue refueling instead of boom-only systems, increasing refueling … [Read more...]