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Feb. 5, 2026
Laughlin reinvents pilot production with rapid crew swaps

Laughlin is the first undergraduate pilot training (UPT) base to implement Rapid Crew Swap (RCS) procedures, an innovative approach shaped by the deliberate application of Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints.
Feb. 4, 2026
A Final Salute

Gene, a legendary figure in the Air Force community and a former prisoner of war, was laid to rest in a ceremony marked by the sharp folding of the American flag presented to his wife, Lynn, and the somber notes of "Taps." High above the gathering, the roar of T-38 Talons from the Columbus Air Force
Feb. 4, 2026
Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted confined space awareness, operations, and technician training to enhance emergency response capabilities at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Jan. 20-21, 2026.
Feb. 4, 2026
Air Force welcomes first CW5 in 34 years

The Jeanne M. Holm Center marked a historic milestone, as the U.S. Air Force welcomed its first and only active-duty Chief Warrant Officer 5, Jason Godwin, Warrant Officer Training School advisor to the commandant, from the U.S. Army during a transfer of service ceremony on Jan. 30, 2026.
Feb. 3, 2026
'Flag Dave' gets a ride in the jets he has greeted for two decades

For more than two decades, pilots passing through Fort Smith Regional Airport in Arkansas have come to expect a familiar sight on the ramp: a man dressed head to toe in red, white, and blue, standing proudly with an American flag raised high. To the world he is Dave Burns. To the military flying
Jan. 30, 2026
CSAF and CMSAF join Air University’s PCTT panel

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to provide senior leader perspectives to new Wing and Group command teams and their spouses
Jan. 30, 2026
AETC commander assesses T-7A program during visits to test, production sites

Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, visited industry and military partners involved in the development and production of the T-7A Red Hawk, Jan. 26 to 30.
Jan. 28, 2026
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Visits Luke Ahead of Future RCAF F-35 Training

The United States ambassador to Canada visited Luke Air Force Base this week to observe F-35 training operations and meet with Airmen and leaders supporting U.S. and partner-nation pilot training. The visit comes as Luke prepares to support future Royal Canadian Air Force F-35 pilot training, with
Jan. 27, 2026
Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

F-16 Fighting Falcons from Holloman Air Force Base and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Luke Air Force Base have started week-long joint training missions designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce the Air Force’s ability to execute complex, forward-deployed combat operations.
Jan. 27, 2026
Biomedical Science Corps Week honors Airmen, military members providing medical care to service members and families

January 26-30 is being recognized as Biomedical Sciences Corps Week honoring the men and women who make up the Corps, including hundreds of Airmen from the 937th Training Group.