JUNE 2, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Duchaine Paul, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, earned the jungle tab from the Jungle Operations Training Course - Panama class 26-5, May 15, and has become the first Airman to graduate from the JOTC-P. Before attending the course, Paul had spent time building strong partnerships with … [Read more...]

JUNE 1, 2026 - The T-38 Talon fleet-wide operational pause was lifted May 28, 2026, across Air Education and Training Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Global Strike Command. The Air Force continues making progress toward safely returning the fleet to service and anticipates inspected aircraft will begin returning to flying status within … [Read more...]

MAY 29, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force honored its leading safety performers for fiscal year 2025, celebrating their commitment to protecting Airmen and Guardians. These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from planning and preparation to execution and final … [Read more...]

MAY 29, 2026 - High-performing acquisition officers and civilians have until July 31 to apply to Class 27A of the Acquisition Instructor Course. This elite 5.5-month program, running from Jan. 4 to June 11, 2027, is designed to develop the next generation of tactical acquisition leaders and integrators for the Department of the Air Force. The AQIC curriculum, which mirrors … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 — Inside the engine shop at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, the sound of tools and sheet metal mark the end of a decade-long chapter in close-air-support history. On May 21, 2026, Airmen assigned to the 355th Component Maintenance Squadron gathered with wing leadership to celebrate the completion of the final A-10 Thunderbolt II engine build at … [Read more...]