AUGUST 26, 2025 - Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19 as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces' ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The Lancers flew in formation with two Hungarian and two Swedish air force JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, demonstrating … [Read more...]
Fighter Wing Receives First F-35
AUGUST 22, 2025 - The 500th F-35A Lightning II built for the U.S. Air Force has arrived at the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing as one of the unit’s first three permanently assigned F-35A fighter jets. The aircraft, which arrived July 9 at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, features the wing’s legacy tail flash and continues the unit's multi-year … [Read more...]
Medics Ready for Large-Scale Combat Operations
AUGUST 21, 2025 - Patriot Medic 2025 took place August 6 to 12 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The multi-national exercise, led by the Air Force Reserve, included more than 9,000 personnel from all U.S. military services and international partners including Australian, British and Canadian forces. Patriot Medic is the Air Force Reserve’s … [Read more...]
Air Task Force Achieves Final Certification
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...]
Air Force Holds National Signing Day at Capitol Hill
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...]