A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II sits on the flight line during exercise PANTHER SHADOW at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, April 21, 2025. The exercise focused on strengthening Agile Combat Employment capabilities with F-35A Lightning II operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus) MAY 6, 2025 - Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a regional … [Read more...]

MAY 5, 2025 - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's T-7A Red Hawk program achieved a major milestone as the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., executed a high-speed test of its new escape system on April 16. During the simulated 450 knots effective airspeed (KEAS) ejection, the system met all test objectives. Initial results demonstrate that the … [Read more...]

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Ms. Janine Sijan pose for a group portrait with the winners of the annual Lance P. Sign Award for Leadership in the Hall of Heroes, Pentagon, Arlington, Va. April 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya) MAY 5, 2025 - Four Airmen received the prestigious service-level Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award at the … [Read more...]

MAY 5, 2025 - Fellow Airmen, A year and a half ago, I committed to leading our Air Force into the future through initiatives designed to ensure we remain the world’s most lethal force. This update outlines our strategic direction as we continue to revive our warrior ethos and rebuild our military. Our focus remains to ensure we are organized, trained, and equipped for … [Read more...]

MAY 2, 2025 – Being selected for officer training school is regarded as a prestigious honor for some of those who wish to commission. The 9-week course takes enlisted members and civilians, who hold at minimum a bachelor’s degree, and teaches them the foundations of military leadership, and affords them the opportunity to become an officer who will lead the men and women of the … [Read more...]