APRIL 24, 2026 — The 49th Wing hosted the 2026 Legacy of Liberty Air Show and Open House April 18–19, welcoming over 15,000 visitors to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for a weekend of aerial demonstrations, static displays and several STEM activities. Guests from across the region and beyond attended the event, which highlighted Air Force capabilities while offering a … [Read more...]
Blue Angels to Headline 2027 Georgia Skies
APRIL 24, 2026 - Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, will host the Georgia Skies Open House and Air Show April 17-18, 2027, delivering two days of aerial power and ground-level access to the mission. “We’re proud to showcase airpower with the Middle Georgia community,” said Col. Johari Hemphill, Robins Installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander. “For more than 85 years, this … [Read more...]
U.S. and Netherlands Partner on Collaborative Combat Aircraft
APRIL 24, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing a shared strategy to bring greater affordable mass to deter, and if necessary, defeat adversaries. The agreement solidifies the Netherlands as a key international partner in the CCA program, a … [Read more...]
Space Force Selects First Air Force Reservists
APRIL 23, 2026 - The Space Force announced that 247 Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields were selected for transfer into the service in part-time work roles. The announcement marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Space Force Personnel Management Act. When fully implemented, the PMA will enable the Space Force to create a new model of … [Read more...]
Decisions Before the First Shot
APRIL 23, 2026 — Airpower works best when leaders can make sound decisions faster than the other side. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is how quickly those decisions have to be made and how little room there is to adjust once things are in motion. Air University exists to help build that edge for the Joint Force, and the events of 1898 show how those moments tend to take … [Read more...]