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July 2, 2025
Airmen of Altus: AETC NCO of the Year, Master Sgt. Aaron Bell

Get to know how the Air Education and Training Command Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, tackles day-to-day challenges while maintaining high standards.
June 30, 2025
Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies.
June 25, 2025
MSU Breaks Ground on Military Education Center

Midwestern State University marked a significant milestone on June 17, 2025, with a ceremonial kickoff for the construction of its new Military Education Center, a collaborative initiative between MSU Texas and Sheppard Air Force Base.
June 25, 2025
Two Airmen from Altus AFB selected to compete for Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Two Airmen from Altus Air Force Base have been selected to compete in Washington, D.C., for the prestigious Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.
June 24, 2025
New Development Special Experience opportunities available now

Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight.
June 23, 2025
Wichita Falls Honored with 2024 Altus Trophy for Outstanding Community Support

For just the second time since the Altus Trophy was established in 2008, the city of Wichita Falls has been named the recipient of the prestigious award for its outstanding support of Sheppard Air Force Base.
June 17, 2025
Laughlin instructor pilot reaches rare milestone

In the cockpit of a T-6A Texan II, thousands of feet above the West Texas desert, one instructor pilot (IP) reached a milestone that few in the Air Force ever do: 3,000 flight hours in a single aircraft.
June 17, 2025
908th Airmen boost water survival skills

As the 908th Flying Training Wing continues preparing for its new mission as the MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter formal training unit, ensuring aircrew members are prepared in the event of an emergency water landing is vital.More than 15 aircrew members from the 908th Operations Group and the 24th
June 16, 2025
Air Force DASH sprint pioneers human-machine teaming for faster battle management decisions

The Department of the Air Force took a bold step toward future command and control capabilities with the successful completion of its first Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or DASH, experiment, recently held at the Howard Hughes Operations Center, or H2O, in Las Vegas, Nev.
June 12, 2025
Luke Air Force Base Graduates its 1,500th F-35 Pilot

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base marked a major training milestone with the graduation of its 1,500th F-35 pilot, Maj. Rolandus “Turbo” Scherders of the Royal Netherlands Air Force June 5, 2025.