APRIL 23, 2026 - The Space Force announced that 247 Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields were selected for transfer into the service in part-time work roles. The announcement marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Space Force Personnel Management Act. When fully implemented, the PMA will enable the Space Force to create a new model of … [Read more...]
Decisions Before the First Shot
APRIL 23, 2026 — Airpower works best when leaders can make sound decisions faster than the other side. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is how quickly those decisions have to be made and how little room there is to adjust once things are in motion. Air University exists to help build that edge for the Joint Force, and the events of 1898 show how those moments tend to take … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Emphasizes Mental Fitness
APRIL 23, 2026 - Fundamental to a ready force is the mental and emotional well-being of service members and their families, explain mental health care providers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Recognizing signs of unhealthy stress and seeking support are key to maintaining readiness. Research shows that a certain level of stress can be beneficial, … [Read more...]
HIMARS Unit Fires Simultaneously Across 3 States
APRIL 23, 2026 - On April 17, Lt. Col. Edward Guelfi gave the command to his battalion to fire at a simulated target within the Idaho Army National Guard’s Camp Orchard. Standing just south of Boise, he watched eight M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems fire two rounds each 800 meters in front of him. What he couldn’t see was three other HIMARS crews conducting the … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Strategies to Accelerate Military Dominance
APRIL 23, 2026 - The Office of the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force announced, April 20, the public release of the DAF Data and AI Strategies. These strategies provide a strategic roadmap for the department to become an AI-first force, operationalizing data and AI as decisive force multipliers and strategic assets to maintain … [Read more...]