April 21, 2026 Readiness starts with clarity, leadership and taking care of Airmen Readiness doesn’t start with checklists or inspections. It starts with clarity. Leaders have to know what winning looks like and make sure their Airmen are ready to meet that standard when it counts.
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 10, 2026 AFMC honors top performers at 2025 Annual Excellence Awards The AFMC Annual Excellence Awards recognize top military and civilian performers across the enterprise for leadership, teamwork, and mission success.
April 8, 2026 Air Force announces FY26 aviation bonus Eligible active-duty aviators have from Apr. 1 until May 31 to apply for the fiscal year 2026 aviation bonus, Air Force officials announced April 1, 2026.
April 2, 2026 DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.