Jan. 14, 2026 MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Jan. 14, 2026 Illinois Guard, Portugal Formalize New State Partnership Agreement The Illinois National Guard and the Ministry of National Defense of the Portuguese Republic held a ceremony Jan. 12 to officially establish a new State Partnership Program agreement between the two armed forces.
Jan. 13, 2026 Pennsylvania Guard, Côte d’Ivoire to Partner Through State Partnership Program Pennsylvania National Guard and Côte d’Ivoire military officials announced Jan. 13 that the Pennsylvania National Guard has been selected to partner with Côte d’Ivoire through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
Jan. 13, 2026 Total Force mobility leaders collaborate on readiness priorities at winter Phoenix Rally The two-day event focused on collaborating on shared priorities including readiness, modernization, warrior culture and taking care of Airmen.
Jan. 12, 2026 11th ATKS officially becomes part of 25th ATKW The change from launch and recovery to conventional MQ-9 operations expands the squadron’s role in combat operations, enabling pilots, sensor operators and intelligence professionals to conduct missions from start to finish.
Jan. 12, 2026 AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training AETC hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training.
Jan. 9, 2026 Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation The Air Force releases guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.
Jan. 9, 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.
Jan. 8, 2026 Nellis AFB to gain electronic warfare squadron The Department of the Air Force has selected Nellis Air Force Base as the preferred and final location for the 562nd Electronic Warfare Squadron.
Jan. 8, 2026 Grand Forks AFB selected to lead Point Defense Battle Lab Grand Forks AFB's 319th Reconnaissance Wing, with support from the 184th Wing, will lead ACC’s Point Defense Task Force – a larger C-sUAS effort in support of the DAF's initiative to develop and evaluate advanced technologies to defend installations from sUAS threats.