FEBRUARY 12, 2026 – As winter fog lingers in the air and cold winds move across the landscape, three Airmen stand silently at attention, waiting. They deliver no speeches and exchange few words, yet their message is clear. With deliberate precision, white-gloved hands carry a folded American flag and cremated remains, honoring a life of service through a powerful display of … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - Large-scale arctic exercises far into the Alaska tundra require support just as sophisticated and robust as the operations themselves. It takes a coordinated network of planners, inspectors and transportation specialists working behind the scenes to move equipment safely and efficiently. In support of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - As the world prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, the Department of the Air Force is spotlighting the DAF Air Force World Class Athlete Program, a unique initiative that develops elite competitors while strengthening military readiness, recruiting and leadership development. Two Air Force service members assigned to DAF WCAP are set to compete … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Across a stretch of open terrain at Hurlburt Field, Florida, two 1st Special Operations Wing Airmen began a race between machines. One guided a ground robot toward a simulated casualty, its treads working across dirt and grass. The other launched a small unmanned aerial system, or drone, which reached the site within seconds. From above, the drone’s camera … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis, a member of the 31st Fighter Wing Communications Squadron at Aviano Air Base, is preparing to represent Team USA on the world’s biggest stage for the second time at the XXV Olympic Winter Games. Qualifying for the XXV Winter Olympics is brutally competitive. Only 232 U.S. athletes earned the right to represent the … [Read more...]