Jan. 28, 2026 U.S. Ambassador to Canada Visits Luke Ahead of Future RCAF F-35 Training The United States ambassador to Canada visited Luke Air Force Base this week to observe F-35 training operations and meet with Airmen and leaders supporting U.S. and partner-nation pilot training. The visit comes as Luke prepares to support future Royal Canadian Air Force F-35 pilot training, with
Jan. 27, 2026 Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability F-16 Fighting Falcons from Holloman Air Force Base and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Luke Air Force Base have started week-long joint training missions designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce the Air Force’s ability to execute complex, forward-deployed combat operations.
Jan. 27, 2026 Biomedical Science Corps Week honors Airmen, military members providing medical care to service members and families January 26-30 is being recognized as Biomedical Sciences Corps Week honoring the men and women who make up the Corps, including hundreds of Airmen from the 937th Training Group.
Jan. 27, 2026 Develop the Force: Altus Air Force Base’s First Term Enlisted Course Builds Mission-Ready Airmen ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - The First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) at Altus Air Force Base goes beyond a required program for Airmen arriving at their first duty station.
Jan. 27, 2026 Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters The Air Force Recruiting Service annually honors the most exceptional Air Force recruiters with the Total Force Operation Blue Suit award.
Jan. 26, 2026 Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment The 56th Fighter Wing hosted more than 50 honorary commanders for a simulated overnight deployment at the Barry M. Goldwater Range on Jan. 22, 2026, providing participants a firsthand look at the capabilities and precision of airpower operating across southern Arizona.
Jan. 23, 2026 Team XL’s CRAFT opens Tactical Athlete Center The 47th Flying Training Wing Comprehensive Readiness For Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) team hosted an open house for the new Tactical Athlete Center (TAC) at Laughlin Air Force Base on Jan.12, introducing Airmen and base leadership to a centralized hub designed to enhance readiness, durability
Jan. 22, 2026 A major milestone achieved: U.S. and Italian air forces successfully test the future of pilot training In a landmark event for military pilot training, the U.S. and Italian air forces celebrated the graduation of 10 American student pilots from the International Flight Training School (IFTS) on Jan. 16.
Jan. 22, 2026 A legacy revisited Retired Bangladesh Air Force Group Capt. Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan served in the Bangladesh Air Force for 36 years and returned to Maxwell Air Force Base for the first time since graduating from the Air Command and Staff College in 2002.
Jan. 21, 2026 Airminded Warriors wanted: Forging the next generation of Airmen The call is clear: the Air Force needs talented Airmen to transform civilians into Airminded Warriors. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force has called on us to remain a capable, credible, and ready force.