July 13, 2026 CSAF Letter to the Force on Standards Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released a letter to Airmen on standards.
July 10, 2026 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 9, 2026 Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower The Air Force is partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit to leverage DIU's expertise in rapidly prototyping and fielding commercial technologies. This partnership is crucial for developing next-generation capabilities that will inform the future of the MQ-9 Reaper fleet.
July 9, 2026 Air Force announces B-21 Raider crew complement The Department of the Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider, the nation’s newest long-range strike bomber, will officially operate with a two-pilot crew complement.
July 8, 2026 KMC Freedom Fest celebrates 250 years of American independence The Kaiserslautern Military Community sets off fireworks during Freedom Fest at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 4, 2026. The two-day fest brought together service members and families from the KMC in a shared celebration of partnership and 250 years of American independence. (U.S. Air Force photo
July 8, 2026 PACAF Airmen celebrate America's 250th birthday U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs, the 15th Wing, and the 137th Intelligence Squadron march behind the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam honor guard during an Independence Day parade in Kailua, Hawaii, July 4, 2026.
July 8, 2026 F-15EX returns to Pacific The 85th TES deployed the F-15EX Eagle II to Japan's Kadena AB to train with the 18th Wing and test human-machine teaming with an uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat, advancing Defense of War’s lethality goals in the Indo-Pacific.
July 7, 2026 Tech. Sgt. promotion cycle correction The AFPC identified and corrected a scoring key error for the 3P071 (security forces) Specialty Knowledge Test during the 26E6 promotion cycle.
July 7, 2026 Air Force earns top accolades in 2026 DoW Environmental Awards The DAF secured top honors across four categories for its exceptional efforts in preserving the environment while enhancing operational readiness and community quality of life.
July 7, 2026 USAFE Band strikes chord of friendship during Freedom 250 in Hungary The USAFE-AFAFRICA Five Star Brass Band performed for U.S. Embassy Budapest’s Freedom 250 celebrations, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, connecting Hungarians with U.S. Airmen through music, education and diplomacy.