Alamogordo and Holloman win Altus Community Support Award for second time in three years

The city of Alamogordo, N.M., and Holloman Air Force Base received the 2025 Altus Community Support Award (Altus Trophy) during a ceremony May 20 at the Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, marking the second time in three years the community and installation have earned the prestigious honor.

47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

47th Flying Training Wing Airmen bid farewell to Col. Tyler Ellison and welcomed new commander, Col. Eric Bissonette, during a change of command ceremony here, May 28, 2026.

T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status

Following collaborative engineering and maintenance inspections initiated after a May 12 mishap at Columbus Air Force Base, the fleet is expected to safely resume flying status in the coming days.

Luke AFB hosts Paralympics Team USA veteran Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers

Paralympic athletes participated in the Desert Challenge Track and Field Training Camp hosted at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Athletes also got a first-hand look at the 56th Fighter Wing’s mission, capabilities, and spirit of service.

Junior ROTC cadets pinned to lead, cleared to soar

It’s more than a high school elective. The Air Force Junior ROTC at Edwards Air Force Base is a proving ground. It is a living, breathing reassurance that the character, moral compass, physical wellness and community spirit of the next generation are in highly capable hands, parents said.

Intelligence Career Field Managers Visit 517th Training Group

The U.S. Air Force intelligence career field management (CFM) team visited the 517th Training Group on May 12, 2026, to speak directly with the instructors, students, and leadership that train cryptologic linguists.  

Keesler leadership participates in Memorial Day Ceremony

DAF Announces Top Safety Award Winners for 2025

The Department of the Air Force honored its leading safety performers for fiscal year 2025, celebrating their commitment to protecting Airmen and Guardians. These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from

42d Force Support Squadron wins 2025 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award

The 42d Force Support Squadron has been named the recipient of the 2025 Major General Eugene L. Eubank Award, recognizing it as the top force support squadron in Air Education and Training Command.

The Power of Mentorship in Command Training   

As part of an ongoing effort to better prepare leaders for the demands of command, the newly revised Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Squadron Leadership Course (SLC) has introduced a speed pod mentoring training block.