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March 22, 2026
Luke Days 2026 showcases community, innovation and heritage through airpower

Hundreds of thousands of visitors filled Luke Air Force Base during Luke Days 2026, where aerial demonstrations, historic aircraft and interactive exhibits brought the pillars of community, innovation and heritage to life for an estimated 200,000 attendees over the two-day event.
March 18, 2026
Maxwell launches plan to ‘RISE’

Maxwell has initiated a comprehensive campaign to address long-standing challenges and “Reflect the Installation as a Standard of Excellence.”The "Installation Excellence Campaign Plan 2026," directed by 42d Air Base Wing Commander Col. Shamekia Toliver, outlines a coordinated effort to "Fight the
March 17, 2026
Team Vance hosts the Area 6 Special Olympics track and field event

On a warm Oklahoma morning athletes, volunteers and military members gathered at Vance Air Force Base to celebrate teamwork and perseverance during the Area 6 Special Olympics track and field event March 10, 2026.
March 16, 2026
2025 Annual Awards: Honoring Excellence Across the 82nd Training Wing in the Ring

The 82nd Training Wing honored its top performers during the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 27, 2026, celebrating a year of achievement, resilience, and mission focus across the wing.
March 16, 2026
Fueling the Force

Through collaboration with the Department of Defense, Irvine is working with base leadership and local colleges to synchronize dining facility standards with the requirements of today’s military. The visit highlights a shift toward a modern, performance-driven dining experience designed to fuel the
March 16, 2026
Love, service and 50 years: Couple returns to Keesler to renew vows where their Air Force journey began

Fifty years after saying “I do” inside Keesler Air Force Base’s Triangle Chapel, Burt and Christy Newsome returned to the same place where their Air Force journey and life together began.
March 13, 2026
Goodfellow AFB Fire Department Dorm Renovation Ribbon Cutting

The 17th Training Wing hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new and improved fire department dorms at Goodfellow Air Force Base, March 6.
March 6, 2026
AFIMSC seeks submissions for Financial Management Innovation Rodeo

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is seeking entries from across the Department of the Air Force for a financial management “Shark Tank”-like competition. Total Force financial management teams can submit their best practices, innovative
Feb. 26, 2026
Team XL hosts Annual Awards Ceremony

The 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) held its Annual Awards Ceremony at XL Landings Feb. 20, 2026.
Feb. 24, 2026
12th FTW 2025 Annual Award Winners

Col. Peter Lee congratulated Airmen and civilian professionals across the 12th Flying Training Wing following the announcement of the wing’s annual award winners, recognizing their sustained excellence in support of the mission to train warfighters for America.Lee extended his congratulations to