Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing
The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Air Force tests helicopter countermeasures over water in Total Force exercise
A first-of-its-kind exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters’ defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats.
AF Week in Photos
This week’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE
After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
Patriot Medic 25 tests Reserve medical readiness in large-scale combat operations
Patriot Medic 2025, the Air Force Reserve’s premier multi-national medical readiness training event, took place August 6 to 12 and included all U.S. military services and international partners including Australian, British and Canadian forces.
EW 25.2: AFSOC heightens warfighting readiness during landmark DLE series
AFSOC tested its warfighting readiness during Emerald Warrior 25.2, the command’s premier operational exercise held across Arizona and California from July 21 – Aug. 11.
DAF holds service’s first ‘National Signing Day’ at Capitol Hill
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force held its first National Signing Day ceremony at the historic Rayburn House Office building, Aug. 15.
Air Force announces the Outstanding Airmen for 2025
Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025.
Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement
The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.
JBMDL to gain ANG cyber operations squadron
The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, as the location for an Air National Guard cyber operations squadron, increasing focus on cyber capabilities in support of the National Defense Strategy.