MARCH 23, 2026 – Hundreds of thousands of visitors filled Luke Air Force Base during Luke Days 2026, where aerial demonstrations, historic aircraft and interactive exhibits brought the pillars of community, innovation and heritage to life for an estimated 200,000 attendees over the two-day event. “What our community saw at Luke Days wasn’t just an airshow—it was a firsthand … [Read more...]

MARCH 23, 2026 - Aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus, both mid-air refuelers, play a major role in helping the U.S. Transportation Command extend the reach of the joint force worldwide. "[Operation] Midnight Hammer showed just how much it actually takes to move the joint force at speed," said Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, Transcom commander, … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 — When Senior Airman Kaylee Hess first entered the aeromedical evacuation career field, she did not fully know what to expect. “I was interested in something that would challenge me,” Hess said. “I had never considered medical as a career path, much less medicine in the air.” Today, that uncertainty has transformed into national recognition. Hess, an … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 — Airmen assigned to the 19th Operations Support Squadron are taking a creative approach to training the next generation of air traffic controllers by developing a detailed 3D model that visually represents aircraft patterns and procedures used at the installation. The innovation demonstrates how Airmen are leveraging emerging technologies and creative … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination. This effort ensured individuals who met the eligibility requirements now receive the full amount of post-service benefits, such as a VA home loan and the … [Read more...]