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April 16, 2026
Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule

The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.
April 16, 2026
Cyber and Network Directorate welcomes new functional leaders

Three new senior leaders have been appointed to key functional roles within the Cyber and Networks Directorate, officials announced, strengthening efforts to advance acquisition execution, workforce development and talent management.
April 16, 2026
Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

The Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice.
April 15, 2026
Hill AFB families gain support as Utah expands Purple Start School Program

The number of Utah schools earning the "Purple Star” designation, a formal recognition for supporting military-connected children, is set to surge by nearly 77 percent, bringing the statewide total to 179. According to the Hill Air Force Base School Liaison Program, this expansion provides a
April 15, 2026
The B-52’s First Flight: From Future Failure to Living Legend

The B‑52 nearly died multiple times before it flew. Early turboprop designs weren’t better than the B‑36, so in 1948 Col. Pete Warden forced Boeing to switch to an all‑jet concept. Boeing redesigned the aircraft over one frantic weekend, creating the jet‑powered layout we recognize today.

Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule

Cyber and Network Directorate welcomes new functional leaders

Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

Hill AFB families gain support as Utah expands Purple Start School Program

The B-52’s First Flight: From Future Failure to Living Legend