AUGUST 21, 2025 - The 12th Air Task Force achieved its final certification on August 18, 2025, after successfully completing Bamboo Eagle 25-3. This accomplishment not only validates the unit’s readiness for its upcoming U.S. Central Command deployment but is also sets the standard as one of the first Air Task Forces trained for the Air Force's new deployment model. Roughly … [Read more...]

Members of the Delayed Entry Program place their hands over their hearts as the National Anthem plays at the Rayburn Office Building, Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The members were on hand to take part in a swearing-in ceremony hosted by Deputy Commander of Air Force Recruiting Service Brig. Gen. Craig McPike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya) AUGUST 20, 2025 - … [Read more...]

AUGUST 20, 2025 - Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025. This year, the Air Force enhanced the program to more accurately recognize the exceptional contributions of its enlisted members. The redesign places a greater emphasis on individual merit. This selection process enables the Air Force to … [Read more...]

AUGUST 19, 2025 - The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025. He has served as the Chief of Staff since Nov. 2, 2023, and prior to that as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff since November 2020. Allvin is an Air Force Academy graduate and command pilot with over 4,600 flying hours who has led … [Read more...]

AUGUST 18, 2025 - The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit, Aug. 14, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps’ new motto: HC Ready! The summit, held Aug. 12 to 14, marked the official rollout of the Chaplain Corps updated vision and strategic priorities, which … [Read more...]