FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, a member of the 31st Fighter Wing Communications Squadron at Aviano Air Base, is preparing to represent Team USA on the world’s biggest stage for the second time at the XXV Olympic Winter Games. Qualifying for the XXV Winter Olympics is brutally competitive. Only 232 U.S. athletes earned the right to represent the … [Read more...]
Airmen Install New Airfield Instrument Landing System
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Airmen assigned to the Air Forces Central Deployed Regional Maintenance Center worked several weeks to support the commissioning and flight inspection of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s airfield instrument landing systems in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 29, 2026. The project focused on ensuring the airfield’s instrument landing … [Read more...]
Defense Areas Expanded Along Texas Border
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force is expanding existing and establishing new National Defense Areas (NDAs) along the Texas border in support of the Department of War’s ongoing mission to secure the southern border. The Secretary of War directed the expansion of the South Texas NDA to ensure the western endpoint reaches Roma, Texas, as originally intended. … [Read more...]
Airman’s Attic: Community-Powered Support
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - With an impact of over $1 million over the last four years, the Airman’s Attic provides resources to service members and their families to help ease financial stressand strengthen resilience, ensuring Airmen are well equipped during challenging times. “It makes us feel like we’re able to give back, we used the Airman’s Attic when we were young Airmen … [Read more...]
Air Force Hosts Industry Day
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - The United States Air Force hosted industry partners Jan. 29, 2026, as part of its effort to transform the Requirements Process under the Secretary of War’s mandates that each service overhaul the requirements and acquisition systems. The event, held virtually by Lt. Gen. Dave Harris, deputy chief of staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements (A5/7), … [Read more...]




