MAY 17, 2024 - With a vision to redefine air refueling, Air Mobility Command is partnering with an innovative aviation technology startup to test cutting-edge autonomous systems that could revolutionize military aviation. Exploring how autonomous systems can enhance aircrew efficiency and reduce workload, researchers took flight on the KC-135 Stratotanker May 14-15, 2024, at … [Read more...]

Members of the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 10, 2024. The wreath was laid in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Air Force Chaplain Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James) MAY 17, 2024 - Air Force Chief of Chaplains (Maj. Gen.) Randall E. Kitchens … [Read more...]

MAY 16, 2024 - The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, 2024, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action. As part of a pilot program, the following installations are expected to receive an ATF command echelon this summer, pending the successful completion of the … [Read more...]

MAY 16, 2024 - Beginning May 7, Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate. Airmen and Guardians may collect this per diem if they are at the training location for less than … [Read more...]

MAY 15, 2024 - The U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveiled a 50th anniversary paint scheme honoring the original aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 15 2024. The red, white and blue paint scheme was the original livery worn by the YF-16 prototype first flown in 1974. The team worked alongside the 412th Test Wing to complete the paint scheme in … [Read more...]