News - Tag readiness

June 1, 2026
Defenders challenged

The event tested skills and teamwork in a timed competition to conclude the unit’s Police Week activities.
June 1, 2026
Cultivating the Warrior Mindset: Laughlin’s new initiative bridges mission gaps

Airmen across the 47th Flying Training Wing are stepping outside their normal duties to compete in challenges, attend professional development sessions, and gain exposure to missions beyond their work centers.
May 29, 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.
May 27, 2026
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.   
May 4, 2026
Air Force greenlights T-7A Red Hawk for production following Milestone C

The Air Force recently approved initial production of 14 T-7A aircraft, spares and trainers to get the next generation training capabilities into the hands of instructor pilots and students as quickly and safely as possible.
April 27, 2026
Weapons load competition sharpens readiness at Luke

The 56th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter trophy sits on a table during the first quarter weapons load competition, April 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The winner of the competition will be announced May 1 at the 56th FW’s first quarterly awards ceremony. Exercises like the weapons
March 19, 2026
DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program

The Department of the Air Force released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, on Feb. 26. The revision incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.
March 13, 2026
Air Force Crossroads helps Airmen make informed retraining decisions at Maxwell

Airmen gathered at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 13, 2026, for the inaugural Air Force Crossroads event, an initiative designed to connect service members with retraining opportunities and provide firsthand insight into Air Force career fields across the force.
March 11, 2026
CSAF and CMSAF Highlight AETC’s Strategic Impact on Force Readiness

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base March 9-10 to see how Air Education and Training Command is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force. The visit
Feb. 24, 2026
Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success

In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.