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.
Jan. 21, 2026 47th OSS Welcomes New Commander Airmen from the 47th Operations Support Squadron gathered to witness a transition of leadership during a change of command ceremony Jan. 16, as Lt. Col. Daniel Garrison relinquished command to Lt. Col. Amanda Thorsen.
Jan. 21, 2026 First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland. Over the next two years, approximately 20 FINAF pilots will undergo extensive training, with the program expected to
Jan. 20, 2026 New developmental duty process expands opportunities for Keesler Airmen Airmen can now volunteer for seven developmental duty positions through the Air Force’s Talent Marketplace, following the service’s rollout of a modernized process designed to broaden career development opportunities across the force.
Jan. 20, 2026 For 30 years, Tucson and the Air Force have worked together to protect local water JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Tucson residents, local leaders and Department of the Air Force partners will recognize 30 years of collaboration to protect human health and the environment during a Unified Community Advisory Board meeting Wednesday at the El Pueblo Activity Center.For
Jan. 20, 2026 Inspired by stranger, North African-Born Airman now inspires others A U.S. Air Force contracting specialist who joined as a foreign-born resident from North Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic credits a chance encounter with a stranger for launching her military career.