MAY 28, 2026 — Inside the engine shop at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, the sound of tools and sheet metal mark the end of a decade-long chapter in close-air-support history. On May 21, 2026, Airmen assigned to the 355th Component Maintenance Squadron gathered with wing leadership to celebrate the completion of the final A-10 Thunderbolt II engine build at … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 - The first quiet breath Airmen and Guardians take after the intensity of basic training is in their dorm room. It’s often their first true impression of the Air or Space Force, the first time living away from family, and the place they will call home for the foreseeable future. At places like Aviano Air Base, Italy, where distance away from loved ones stretches … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 - Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, installed the base's first air refueling probe on an A-10C Thunderbolt II subsonic attack aircraft, enhancing its ability to support combat search and rescue and close-air support operations. The adapter allows A-10 pilots to use probe-and-drogue refueling instead of boom-only systems, increasing refueling … [Read more...]

MAY 27, 2026 - The Air Force recognized four Airmen for their exceptional leadership qualities during the Lance P. Sijan Award ceremony at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes, May 26. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted the event, presenting the prestigious award to a senior officer, junior officer, senior enlisted and junior enlisted member who demonstrated the … [Read more...]

MAY 26, 2026 - Seven instructors assigned to the 163rd Regional Training Site are strengthening mission readiness across the Total Force by training more than 1,000 Airmen annually in Rapid Damage Repair and other Civil Engineer specialty courses. Through technical expertise, mentorship and teamwork, the instructors prepare Airmen to restore critical airfield operations in … [Read more...]