The 334th Gators win drill down title

Luke AFB hosts West Valley leaders

West valley elected officials watch as an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing takes off for a training sortie during a tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on April 21st, 2026. Community leaders attended a wing mission brief, watched F-35A Lightning II departures and visited

AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy

Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.

Weapons load competition sharpens readiness at Luke

The 56th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter trophy sits on a table during the first quarter weapons load competition, April 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The winner of the competition will be announced May 1 at the 56th FW’s first quarterly awards ceremony. Exercises like the weapons

The Great Texas Airshow kicks off at JBSA-Randolph May 2-3

The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on May 2-3, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.”

Building the future force: AFAC leadership visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Nelson, commander of the Air Force Accessions Center and Air Force Recruiting Service and Chief Master Sgt. Liz Fetherston, command chief of the Air Force Accessions Center and Air Force Recruiting Service, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20–21, 2026, to

Empowering the mission: Laughlin hosts third annual Industry Day

Laughlin hosted its third Industry Day April 21 2026. The 47th Contracting Squadron hosted the event at XL Landings on base, drawing 50 local businesspeople to attend and 25 companies seeking to expand their business with Laughlin.

San Angelo Hosts Military Appreciation Night

The San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association invited Goodfellow Air Force Base military personnel to participate in the annual Military Appreciation Night at the Foster Communications Coliseum, San Angelo, Texas, April 15.

Legacy of Liberty 2026 Air Show draws 15,000 Attendees to Holloman AFB

The 49th Wing hosted the 2026 Legacy of Liberty Air Show and Open House April 18–19, welcoming over 15,000 visitors to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for a weekend of aerial demonstrations, static displays and several STEM activities.

Laughlin recognizes newest CCAF graduates

The 47th Flying Training Wing gathered to recognize the newest graduates of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) 2024 Fall Class to 2026 Spring Class at Anderson Hall, April 21, 2026.