920th Rescue Wing assists in rescue of 11 survivors off Florida coast
Reserve Airmen assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing assisted in the rescue of 11 survivors from a downed civilian aircraft approximately 80 miles east of Melbourne, Florida, May 12. An emergency locator transmitter signal from a twin-engine turboprop airc…
DAF selects partner for commercialized on-base lodging
A commercial partner has been identified that will allow the DAF to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories.
Balikatan 2026: 317th AW Airmen awarded Philippine Military Merit Medal
U.S. Airmen from the 317th Airlift Wing were awarded the Philippine Military Merit Medal for their significant contributions to Exercise Balikatan 2026, enhancing rapid airlift capabilities and strengthening regional security alongside the Armed Forces…
B-1 Bomber departs Wichita months ahead of schedule following historic ‘BackBONE’ surgery
A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell AFB last September for a massive structural repair headed back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment.
Air Force, Boeing accelerate KC-46 upgrades to target readiness
The plan pursues three primary lines of effort: repurposing early-built aircraft for immediate operational impact, accelerating the Remote Vision System 2.0 retrofit schedule and implementing a targeted performance-based logistics effort to resolve sys…
NMED, DAF verbally agree to collaboration that advances PFAS cleanup at Cannon AFB
The New Mexico Environment Department and the Department of the Air Force announced a verbal agreement to establish a collaborative groundwater-sampling framework to support ongoing PFAS investigation and clean-up activities at Cannon Air Force Base in…
55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross
ACC commander awards six Airmen with one of the nation’s highest military honors for extraordinary heroism during Operation Midnight Hammer
US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness
Air Force FTUs specialize in developing operational proficiency for aircrew members assigned to advanced weapon systems. These units provide system and mission-specific training, ensuring a seamless transition from foundational skills to combat-readine…
Department of the Air Force announces Homestead ARB as candidate for future F-35A basing
The Department of the Air Force approved Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, as the candidate location in the most recent round of Air Force Reserve Command F-35A basing decisions.
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.