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Jan. 13, 2026
908th promotes from within: Familiar face takes new position as wing commander

The 908th Flying Training Wing, Alabama’s only Air Force Reserve Command wing, held an assumption of command ceremony Sunday Jan. 11, 2026, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.22nd Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Frank Bradfield III, was the presiding official for the ceremony, which saw the wing
Jan. 13, 2026
Laughlin MXD manager celebrates 40 years of service

Behind every safe aircraft launch and successful training sortie is a network of environmental and safety professionals working to protect Airmen, equipment and the mission. At Laughlin Air Force Base, that responsibility is critical to sustaining the Air Force’s largest pilot training mission.
Jan. 12, 2026
Luke Honors Fallen with Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jack Roscoe, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, briefs Airmen on details regarding an annual memorial workout, Dec. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The workout serves as a tribute to fallen EOD Airmen, honoring their sacrifice
Jan. 9, 2026
AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training

Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, 2026, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training.
Jan. 7, 2026
Designing the future: A former AETC instructor pilot’s vision for the T-7A Red Hawk

As the Air Force prepares to usher in a new era of pilot training, the appearance of its next-generation trainer aircraft reflects both where the service has been and where it is headed.
Jan. 6, 2026
AETC to Host Official Arrival Ceremony for First T-7A Red Hawk at JBSA-Randolph

Air Education and Training Command will host a ceremony celebrating the arrival of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer on Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Central. The ceremony will be held in Hangar 41 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Jan. 5, 2026
Luke Air Force Base Fire House Renovation

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mckenzie Campbell, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical technician, helps replace internal framing during renovations of the 56th Fighter Wing’s Fire Station 2, Dec. 5, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airmen updated insulation, wiring, and support structures
Jan. 5, 2026
The 81st OSF: Supporting the mission in the air and on the ground

At Keesler, although assigned to the 81st Training Wing, the 81st Operational Support Flight plays a vital role in enhancing the 403rd Wing’s mission capabilities by providing essential airfield and air traffic support.
Dec. 31, 2025
19th Air Force command team visits Holloman AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, left, speaks with Lt. Col. Poonak Kajonpong, 49th Force Support Squadron commander, prior to a breakfast with field grade officers and non-commissioned officers at the Shifting Sands Dining Facility on Holloman Air Force Base, New
Dec. 31, 2025
311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit works on F-16 Fighting Falcons day and night

Members of the 311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 11, 2025. The 311th AMU works day and night to keep F-16s flight-ready, ensuring no interruptions to the 49th Wing mission to train world-class Airmen and aircrew.