JULY 1, 2025 - The Air Force Medical Service turns 76 today, July 1st, marking more than seven decades of service, sacrifice and innovation in military medicine. Established in 1949 to support America’s aviator-warriors, the AFMS has grown into a global force - trusted to deliver care in war zones, disaster zones, and every corner of the world where Airmen and Guardians … [Read more...]

JULY 1, 2025 - Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded an immersion tour of Headquarters Air Combat Command and Joint Base Langley-Eustis wings June 27, reinforcing the Air Force's commitment to maintaining a technological edge, fiscal responsibility and robust intelligence capabilities to deter adversaries and protect national interests. The visit provided Meink … [Read more...]

JULY 1, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies. To date, the Air Force and Space Force have sent nearly 25,000 of the 30,000 contracted recruits to basic military training, while the remaining … [Read more...]

JUNE 30, 2025 - When friendly troops fighting in Vietnam needed airpower to survive, Air Force Capt. Steven Logan Bennett didn't hesitate to come to their rescue. When his aircraft was seriously damaged during that attempt, Bennett made another quick decision — to give up his life so his wingman could survive. That extraordinary act of heroism led to Bennett posthumously … [Read more...]

JUNE 30, 2025 — In a joint effort to strengthen airspace safety and foster trust between military and civilian aviators, aircrew from the 315th Airlift Wing flew a C-17 Globemaster III into Florence Regional Airport June 29 for a collaborative safety summit with general aviation pilots and local flying clubs. The event, hosted in partnership with the South Carolina Breakfast … [Read more...]