APRIL 29, 2026 - Airmen assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, conducted close air support training at the 188th Wing's Razorback Range at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, April 20 and 21. Razorback Range provides air support operations squadron personnel nationwide the ability to train for close air support in … [Read more...]

APRIL 29, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force approved a comprehensive strategy this month to aggressively recruit, train and retain top-tier artificial intelligence professionals, aiming to operationalize AI and maintain a decisive competitive advantage in an era of rapid technological change. This Total Force plan was developed in accordance with the Department of War’s … [Read more...]

APRIL 28, 2026 – 1st Lt. Kenton Colvin, 22nd Maintenance Group executive officer, completed the Boston Marathon on April 20, alongside more than 30,000 runners in the annual 26.2-mile race. The Boston Marathon was established in 1897 and is currently the world’s oldest annual marathon. It’s held in Massachusetts on Patriots’ Day, or the third Monday of April, with over … [Read more...]

APRIL 27, 2026 - U.S. Air Force Airmen joined allied and partner nation military forces for exercise African Lion 2026 (AL26), scheduled April 20 to May 8. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, bringing together over 30 nations and approximately 4,500 participants for military training operations across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia. The … [Read more...]

APRIL 24, 2026 — The 49th Wing hosted the 2026 Legacy of Liberty Air Show and Open House April 18–19, welcoming over 15,000 visitors to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for a weekend of aerial demonstrations, static displays and several STEM activities. Guests from across the region and beyond attended the event, which highlighted Air Force capabilities while offering a … [Read more...]