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June 9, 2026
Air University examines partnerships behind homeland defense

A military installation loses power. A communications network goes down. A drone appears over critical infrastructure.
June 8, 2026
Eaker Center for Leadership Development Earns Prestigious Muir S. Fairchild Award

The Ira C. Eaker Center’s Warfighting Education Directorate was recently honored with the prestigious General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award for 2025, presented by the Order of Daedalians National Commander, Lt Gen (ret) Richard "Tex" Brown.
June 5, 2026
Courtland returns to lead Gateway Wing

Col. Kellie S. Courtland assumed command of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Willie L. Cooper III during a ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center May 29.Courtland returns to the wing where she previously served as a flight commander and master military training instructor, bringing firsthand
June 5, 2026
49th Wing welcomes new commander and reassigns to Air Combat Command

The 49th Wing marked a historic milestone during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony June 4, 2026, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the wing officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to Air Combat Command (ACC) while welcoming new
June 5, 2026
82nd Training Wing Change of Command 2026

U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel R. Mink assumed command of the 82nd Training Wing from Brig. Gen. Paul G. Filcek during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, on June 5, 2026.
June 5, 2026
Maxwell AFB welcomes new wing commander

Gallucci accepted command from Col. Shamekia Toliver during the ceremony. Lt. Gen. Daniel Tulley, Air University commander and president, presided over the ceremony.
June 4, 2026
Luke Library’s ‘Plant a Seed, Read’; promotes culture of excellence for all

The Luke Air Force Base Library kicked off the “Plant a Seed, Read” summer reading program with a petting zoo, arts and crafts activities, and a free lunch for children and families at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
June 4, 2026
Mission-ready families: Maxwell, Trenholm State forge alliance to bolster childcare

In a new alliance, Maxwell is teaming up with H. Councill Trenholm State Community College to tackle a critical challenge for military families; the need for reliable, high-quality childcare. This innovative partnership is set to strengthen the home front, ensuring the installation’s Airmen are
June 3, 2026
99th FTS Leaders Become First AETC Pilots Qualified on T-7A Red Hawk

In a historic milestone for future fifth- and sixth-generation fighter pilot production, two leaders from the 99th Flying Training Squadron here have unlocked the unit's operational independence by becoming the first Air Education and Training Command pilots qualified on the T-7A Red Hawk.
June 3, 2026
Air University ethics chair discusses judgment, readiness in military operations

Dr. Daniel Strand, Air University ethics chair and a professor of ethics at the Air War College, said leaders will continue to face questions that technology alone cannot answer as the Air Force adapts to emerging technologies and evolving operational demands.