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March 9, 2026
SAASS prepares Airmen to translate national strategy into military action

Winning battles requires tactical expertise. Shaping national strategy requires something more — a deep understanding of history, politics and risk.
March 9, 2026
First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership

The First Sergeant Academy is updating its curriculum to place greater emphasis on strategic wargaming, data-informed leadership and emerging technologies, preparing senior enlisted leaders to support Airmen and sustain readiness in complex operational environments.
March 9, 2026
Luke Hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, participates in an annual Arizona Commanders Summit, March 6, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Arizona Commanders Summit brings together senior leaders from military installations across the state to strengthen
March 5, 2026
The Diamond Before the Decision: How the First Sergeant Academy Strengthens Readiness in an Era of Sustained Competition

A knock at the office door.A commander waiting for counsel.An Airman in crisis.In moments like these, the diamond does not simply represent rank. It represents responsibility—often with real operational consequences.
March 4, 2026
Air University strengthens Joint Force decision advantage

Air University is a warfighting institution. Its mission is to develop leaders and ideas that enable the Joint Force to compete, deter and, when required, fight and win.
March 3, 2026
AETC modernizes training management through Envision platform transition

Air Education and Training Command officials will retire the Air Force’s myTraining system and transition to a new platform in Envision, aligning with Department of the Air Force (DAF) digital modernization and enterprise learning guidance.
March 3, 2026
Air Force selects 1,474 in the senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 5

Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle.
March 2, 2026
Mendoza shares important aspects of his 20-year career

Master Sgt. Kevin Mendoza retired after a 20-year Air Force career during a ceremony held Feb. 25 in the Crosswinds Club at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
March 2, 2026
New aviators receive wings during Class 26-06 graduation

Twenty-three students in Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 26-06 received their wings during a ceremony held Feb. 27 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
March 2, 2026
Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'

American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran — Operation Epic Fury — that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.