Sept. 3, 2026 Senior AFGSC leaders see Sentinel program advancements The Air Force’s senior leaders charged with overseeing the service’s nuclear enterprise took part in a two-day immersion at Hill AFB, gaining insight into how AFGSC and its mission partners are fielding the Sentinel ICBM.
Sept. 3, 2026 USAFE-AFAFRICA concludes Exercise Northern Viking 26, strengthening Arctic readiness Exercise Northern Viking 26 concluded in Iceland following nine days of multinational joint and combined multi-domain operations strengthening High North security.
Sept. 2, 2026 DAF releases final results of M18 MHS supplemental inspection DAF officials released the final results of a directed supplemental safety inspection to verify the operational readiness of the M18 Modular Handgun System.
Sept. 1, 2026 CSAF, CMSAF meet warfighters in CENTCOM Air Force senior leaders assessed frontline readiness and force support initiatives during a recent leadership tour. The engagements centered on recognizing deployed service members and deepening coalition airpower partnerships across the theater.
Sept. 1, 2026 AFAS offers Road Ready grant for spouses of deployed Airmen, Guardians The initiative helps alleviate family burdens during deployments and ensures household transportation remains safe and operational.
Aug. 31, 2026 Initial operating capability of MH-139 Grey Wolf announced Air Force Global Strike Command announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of August 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Aug. 31, 2026 DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains, and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes.
Aug. 28, 2026 A first in 60 years: JB Andrews stands up new helicopter squadron JBA activated the 5th Helicopter Squadron marking the installation’s first new rotary-wing squadron activation in 60 years. The squadron will lead the phased integration and modernization transition to the HH-60W Jolly Green II alongside the 1st HS.
Aug. 28, 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.
Aug. 27, 2026 Master your mind: AFGSC reimagines readiness with MindGym To ensure operational readiness & maintain the tactical edge, Airmen must train their brains with the same rigor as their bodies. AFGSC is looking to accelerate & modernize this effort with a tactical training simulator known as MindGym.