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...]

JUNE 30, 2025 – Few aircraft are as iconic as the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber, captivating audiences wherever it flies. Designed in the late 1970s and early 1980s, during the height of the Cold War, its purpose was to penetrate heavily defended enemy airspace, operating independently to destroy critical strategic targets. The B-2 reached Initial Operational Capability on … [Read more...]

JUNE 27, 2025 - During a hearing in Washington, Air Force senior leaders told a Senate defense subcommittee that the department's fiscal year 2026 budget request prioritizes defending the homeland and bolstering defenses in the Indo-Pacific region, where China is the pacing threat. Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink said that to defend the homeland, the department is … [Read more...]