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Force Development Information Now Accessible through Air Force Portal

 

 

Force Development Defined

Force Development: The deliberate effort to maximize force readiness through a variety of recruiting, educational, training, and experiential learning activities, opportunities, and services ensuring all Airmen and Guardians possess the competencies they need to meet DAF mission requirements.

For current information on many force development initiatives, click here to jump to the Learning Professionals and FD Credentials Division web page.

  • Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

    The 56th Fighter Wing hosted more than 50 honorary commanders for a simulated overnight deployment at the Barry M. Goldwater Range on Jan. 22, 2026, providing participants a firsthand look at the capabilities and precision of airpower operating across southern Arizona.

  • Team Sheppard Welcomes Second Air Force Leadership

    Team Sheppard welcomed Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Colin A. Fleck, Second Air Force command chief, Jan. 15 for a leadership immersion focused on reinforcing command priorities and strengthening alignment across the technical training

  • 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.

  • 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