NEWS

May 5, 2025
T-7A Red Hawk Completes Successful Escape System Sled Test

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's T-7A Red Hawk program achieved a major milestone as the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., executed a high-speed test of its new escape system on April 16. During the simulated 450 knots
May 5, 2025
CSAF letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction
May 1, 2025
DAF begins ground testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, selects Beale AFB as the preferred location for aircraft readiness unit

The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
April 30, 2025
Hill AFB Legal Office strengthens military readiness

To bolster military deployment readiness, the Judge Advocate General established "Legal Assistance Readiness Week," to coincide with Law Day on May 1.
April 30, 2025
Air Force TOC-L enhances joint force C2

The Air Force experimented with the Tactical Operations Center-Light to improve multi-service command and control during Project Convergence Capstone 5, held here, the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and other locations from February through April. TOC-L, managed by
April 29, 2025
Tinker Talks Podcast: Chief Christopher Gradel, 72nd Air Base Wing Command Chief

Chief Christopher Gradel, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 72nd Air Base Wing, is the latest guest on the Tinker Talks Podcast.
April 29, 2025
BESPIN Hosts Transformative Defense Exercise - AGILE SABER

Another big win for BESPIN.
April 29, 2025
Edwards showcases readiness to AFMC commander

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited here April 13–15 to gain greater insights into the 412th Test Wing’s mission readiness, to include installation support, warfighting readiness, and capability to support an increasing demand for test operations.
April 29, 2025
Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification

In a historic first, the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Royal Air Force (RAF) collaborated to rapidly improve global combat capability while gathering critical test data for future acquisition of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
April 28, 2025
Defense Secretary Orders Review of Medical Standards for Military Enlistment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from joining the military.