JUNE 29, 2026 -- The smell hit first. A spilled coffee energy drink that exploded on impact soaked into the pavement mixing with the metallic scent of blood. Headlights illuminated a dark stretch of the road. The distant hum of traffic was interrupted by police sirens, emergency radio calls and the desperate voice of an injured motorcyclist. "My wife," he repeated. "I … [Read more...]

JUNE 29, 2026 - More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 10-12, for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives. Formalized by Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1961, Coronas serve as a venue for the Air Force’s top echelon to foster collaboration … [Read more...]

JUNE 28, 2026 — In an email sent to the Department of War in December 2025, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed personnel to incorporate artificial intelligence into daily workflows and battle rhythms. “By mastering this tool, we will outpace our adversaries,” he said. Answering the strategic call to action,the 325th Fighter Wing is accelerating operational … [Read more...]

JUNE 26, 2026 - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier toured Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base from June 22 to 24 to identify opportunities for construction and modernization at arctic military installations. His first-hand experience of key missions across the state is critical for his advocacy of projects totaling nearly $11 billion in the … [Read more...]

JUNE 25, 2026 - One year ago, Airmen across the Eighth Air Force helped execute Operation Midnight Hammer, a historic long-range strike mission that demonstrated the reach, capability and effectiveness of America's global strike force. Conducted on June 24, 2025, OMH became the largest B-2 Spirit mission in U.S. history and the largest B-2 precision strike ever … [Read more...]