SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear — more commonly known throughout the military as CBRN — refers to the malicious use of hazardous materials or agents that can cause widespread illness, injury or death. So, why does the military train for these types of attacks? To ensure mission readiness in environments where such hazards may be … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - In support of the Department of the Air Force “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program, which will apply to Total Force Airmen. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Air Force will pause all PFA testing to facilitate the transition to the updated program. The Air Force will then … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - In his most high-profile speech since becoming Secretary of the Air Force in May, Troy Meink emphasized familiar themes – the need to perfect readiness, the necessity to modernize the Air Force and Space Force and remaining focused on "taking care of our people." "We must do what we’ve done many times in the past – work to maintain air and space … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - During a keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, today, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin spoke of the service's recent successes — both real-world and exercise-based — while also underscoring the importance of keeping a winning pace when facing our nation's … [Read more...]

Air Force Chief of Staff David W. Alvin gives the State of the Air Force address at the National Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025. The Air, Space & Cyber Conference is an opportunity for Department of the Air Force senior leaders to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025 (Photo by Chad Trujillo) SEPTEMBER 23, … [Read more...]