AUGUST 13, 2026 - Through the Point Defense Task Force, Air Combat Command is conducting the experimentation and data analysis required to inform Headquarters Air Force decisions on Point Defense, a rapidly expanding mission designed to safeguard air bases against a full spectrum of airborne threats, ranging from small unmanned aircraft systems to cruise missiles. “Two years … [Read more...]
Utah Guard Black Hawks support Rocky Canyon Fire
AUGUST 13, 2026 — Utah National Guard Soldiers are supporting wildfire response efforts across the state, putting specialized aviation capabilities to work alongside local and government firefighting agencies as wildfires continue to challenge communities. Supporting the response is the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, whose Soldiers are flying UH-60 Black Hawks … [Read more...]
Hegseth Touts Americas Counter Cartel Coalition
AUGUST 13, 2026 - In Panama today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told members of the recently established Americas Counter Cartel Coalition that the U.S. is firmly committed to working alongside them to dismantle dangerous transnational criminal drug cartels. Launched in March by President Donald J. Trump, the coalition — sometimes called "Shield of the Americas" — is a … [Read more...]
Joint Base Andrews Gets New Jolly Green Helicopters
AUGUST 12, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as the preferred location to replace the existing 26 UH-1N “Huey” helicopters with 26 HH-60W helicopters. JBA will gain 60 active duty manpower positions as part of this transition to the HH-60W. On Aug. 27, Andrews will stand up the 5th Helicopter Squadron, the first unit on base to … [Read more...]
Cadets Get Early Look at Army Aviation’s Future
AUGUST 12, 2026 — A select group of West Point cadets spent the week at Fort Rucker gaining an early, in-depth look at Army Aviation through a new developmental program aimed at preparing high-potential future leaders long before they reach the branching process. Capt. Austin LaChance, the aviation branch representative at the U.S. Military Academy and officer in charge for … [Read more...]