MARCH 23, 2026 - Aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus, both mid-air refuelers, play a major role in helping the U.S. Transportation Command extend the reach of the joint force worldwide. "[Operation] Midnight Hammer showed just how much it actually takes to move the joint force at speed," said Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, Transcom commander, … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 — When Senior Airman Kaylee Hess first entered the aeromedical evacuation career field, she did not fully know what to expect. “I was interested in something that would challenge me,” Hess said. “I had never considered medical as a career path, much less medicine in the air.” Today, that uncertainty has transformed into national recognition. Hess, an … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 — Airmen assigned to the 19th Operations Support Squadron are taking a creative approach to training the next generation of air traffic controllers by developing a detailed 3D model that visually represents aircraft patterns and procedures used at the installation. The innovation demonstrates how Airmen are leveraging emerging technologies and creative … [Read more...]

MARCH 20, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination. This effort ensured individuals who met the eligibility requirements now receive the full amount of post-service benefits, such as a VA home loan and the … [Read more...]

MARCH 19, 2026 - The sound of pounding feet on asphalt synchronized to Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Tiffany Hallmark's heartbeat as she crossed the mile 20 mark. Doused in sweat, stomach involuntarily empty since mile 7, Hallmark anguished through the final 6.2 miles toward the finish line. In her 18th marathon, she knew the feeling of triumph would follow this pain. "At … [Read more...]