APRIL 8, 2025 - The Department of Defense is offering a path back to service for military personnel who voluntarily separated or left to avoid the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. A new policy outlines procedures for these former service members to rejoin, restoring their previous rank and pay. This policy does not apply to those involuntarily discharged for refusing the … [Read more...]

APRIL 7, 2025 - As the Air Force Medical Command continues to modernize its medical capabilities, the focus remains on mobility, adaptability, and sustainability in patient care across operational environments. Recently, critical field testing was conducted at Fort Detrick, Maryland, by AFMEDCOM's capability development division. Within the division is A5T, its operational test … [Read more...]

U.S. and French military personnel prepare to board a French Casa CN 235 to participate in a joint jump exercise at Base Aérienne 188, Djibouti, March 18, 2025. The exercise included 83 parachute jumps and two equipment bundle drops, with participation from 16 U.S., French, and Djiboutian units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero) APRIL 7, 2025 - U.S. … [Read more...]

APRIL 4, 2025 – The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft to Hurlburt Field on April 3, 2025. U.S. Special Operations Command representatives and AFSOC leadership joined elected officials and community leaders in a ceremony marking the acceptance. The delivery marks the start of a new … [Read more...]

APRIL 3, 2025 - The last F-16 Fighting Falcon set for autonomous aircraft modification landed April 1. The aircraft marked the final F-16 arrival to be part of the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed program, also known as VENOM. In a hangar nearby, three of those F-16s are in the VENOM modification process. These adjustments involve … [Read more...]