JANUARY 21, 2026 – The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland. Over the next two years, approximately 20 FINAF pilots will undergo extensive training, with the program expected to conclude by February 2028. "We are incredibly excited to … [Read more...]

JANUARY 16, 2026 - Inside a static C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joined NATO partners from the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force in a subject matter exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 6-9, designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen medical evacuation capabilities. The exchange, which … [Read more...]

JANUARY 16, 2026 - The Air Force Safety Center's Unit Risk Forecasting tool is now available for commanders and unit safety professionals. Unit Risk Forecasting is a machine learning-fueled forecast of squadron risk and the factors influencing increased risk. The tool utilizes over a decade of historical safety data, unit personnel data, predictive capabilities, and … [Read more...]

JANUARY 15, 2026 – Stability often draws people to military service; steady pay, secure housing, and a shared sense of purpose. Yet, even in uniform, life can be unpredictable. Deployments, emergencies, and unexpected hardships can challenge that stability. When those moments come, many Kadena Airmen know exactly where to turn: the Kadena Food Pantry. Run by the Shogun … [Read more...]

JANUARY 15, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force Mentoring Program is launching a series of events throughout January 2026 in honor of National Mentoring Month. First launched in January 2002, National Mentoring Month is a call to action for all Airmen and Guardians to engage in mentoring relationships, both as mentors and mentees. NMM showcases mentoring as an … [Read more...]