JULY 10, 2026 - As the Air Force examines the future of persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike capabilities, officials are increasingly focused on defining the operational requirements that will guide the next generation of uncrewed systems. At the center of that effort is a growing emphasis on flexibility, affordability and rapidly scaling … [Read more...]

JULY 9, 2026 - Eglin Air Force Base’s own 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron once again deployed to Kadena Air Base, June 29, bringing the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II. Building on last year’s Resolute Force Pacific deployment, this gave the 18th Wing Airmen another chance to train with and plan for the aircraft that will eventually replace its F-15 … [Read more...]

JULY 9, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a two-pilot crew complement. Additionally, the Air Force is establishing a pilot transition program for select weapons system officers and combat systems officers who will be chosen to attend pilot training with a follow-on … [Read more...]

JULY 8, 2026 - For 64 years, the Department of War Environmental Awards have recognized military members and civilians for contributions protecting natural and cultural resources, safeguarding human health and preserving the environment. In the 2026 DoW Environmental Awards, the Department of the Air Force earned top honors in four categories highlighting its commitment to … [Read more...]

JULY 8, 2026 - Members assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, transferred World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts to representatives of the Japanese government July 1, marking the return of historically significant materials discovered during a construction project on base. In January, construction crews uncovered the … [Read more...]