AUGUST 28, 2025 - In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch — signaling a paradigm shift in the way the Air Force acquires new weapon systems. The aircraft, … [Read more...]

AUGUST 27, 2025 - U.S. special operations forces collaborated with Romanian allies during a bilateral exercise to boost NATO readiness in Europe through aerial drills at Boboc Air Base, Romania, July 11-25. Romanian special operations forces, along with the 53rd Commando Battalion and the U.S. Air Force's 352nd Special Operations Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., … [Read more...]

AUGUST 27, 2025 - A U.S. Air Force Reserve delegation, led by Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of Air Force Reserve Command Lt. Gen. John Healy, visited Manila to meet with Philippine Air Force leaders and discuss the Reserve Allies and Partners Program. Known as RAPP, the program serves as the Air Force Reserve’s framework for international engagement. Its goals … [Read more...]

U.S. Air Force Academy -- (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) AUGUST 26, 2025 - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited the U.S. Air Force Academy, Aug. 19, the first military installation visit since assuming the role. Lohmeier was confirmed as under secretary July 24. Lohmeier, a 2006 Academy graduate, served in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. … [Read more...]

AUGUST 26, 2025 - Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19 as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces' ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The Lancers flew in formation with two Hungarian and two Swedish air force JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, demonstrating … [Read more...]