JUNE 26, 2025 - The Secretary of Defense directed the establishment of a new National Defense Area along the U.S. southern border through the execution of the mission in Presidential Executive Order 14167. NDAs are designed to support the Department of Defense’s ongoing mission to secure the southern border in coordination with interagency and partner stakeholders. Following … [Read more...]

JUNE 24, 2025 - In the challenging terrain of northern Sweden, the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano, Italy and Swedish air force rangers based out of Ronneby, Sweden, collaborated to accomplish high-stakes personnel recovery training from March 30 through June 14. What began as planned participation in the Arctic Challenge Exercise transformed into a focused bilateral … [Read more...]

JUNE 23, 2025 - Just days after Memorial Day, as the nation honors those who gave their lives in service, 2nd Lt. Katherine Hendl carried out a deeply personal mission: escorting the remains of her great-great-uncle, Staff Sgt. Loring E. Lord, a U.S. Army Air Forces gunner killed in action during World War II, home to Massachusetts — nearly 80 years after he was declared … [Read more...]

JUNE 23, 2025 – The 317th Airlift Wing is testing advanced communications hardware for certification on C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, enhancing situational awareness and command connectivity for future missions. The upgrades, tested June 2 at Dyess Air Force Base, feature the latest carry-on, carry-off airborne tactical communications system, known as the Joint Deployable … [Read more...]

JUNE 20, 2025 - Each year, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center celebrates excellence and innovation in military facilities planning and design through its prestigious Department of the Air Force Design Awards Program. These awards recognize infrastructure projects that set new benchmarks in design, sustainability, and energy efficiency, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication … [Read more...]