May 21, 2026 DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony Department of the Air Force and Department of War leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2027 budget request.
May 20, 2026 Applications open through July 31 for Acquisition Instructor Course High-performing acquisition officers and civilians have until July 31 to apply to Class 27A of the Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC).
May 20, 2026 51st CES and MXS open new deployable corrosion control facility Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron and 51st Maintenance Squadron marked a major step forward in combat readiness during a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new deployable corrosion prevention and control facility, May 18, 2026.The new capability restores full on-site aircraft corrosion
May 19, 2026 T-38 Talon operational pause The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation.
May 18, 2026 Hill AFB groundbreaking: Building the foundation for the T-7A and F-35 East Campus A groundbreaking ceremony here May 18 marked the start of construction on the new “East Campus,” a large, multi-facility footprint that will shift how the Ogden Air Logistics Complex sustains the nation’s newest fighter and trainer fleets. While the ceremony marks the start of an infrastructure