APRIL 14, 2026 - U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft — marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration. The mission, conducted en route to Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio 2026, … [Read more...]

APRIL 13, 2026 - Leadership from Moody Air Force Base partnered with Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 at Valdosta State University to host an Enlisted Leadership Symposium April 9, 2026, focused on strengthening the officer–enlisted relationship and developing future leaders. The symposium, themed “Building Better Leaders: The Enlisted Edge,” brought together cadets, senior … [Read more...]

APRIL 13, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh for an official counterpart visit Apr. 8 to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing U.S.-India defense partnership. As part of the visit, Singh received a full honors arrival at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling … [Read more...]

APRIL 11, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with actions to potentially build and operate one or more advanced artificial intelligence data centers at three DAF installations in Alaska. The DAF is offering approximately 4,700 acres of underutilized land across Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, and Clear Space Force … [Read more...]

APRIL 10, 2026 - In preparation for a change of command ceremony next month, Col. Brandon J. Tellez, Class of ’01, has been assigned as the Academy’s 32nd Commandant of Cadets, succeeding Brig. Gen. Gavin P. Marks, who will retire this summer after a distinguished Air Force career. Col. Tellez is currently serving as Senior Executive Officer to the Air Force Vice Chief of … [Read more...]