April 9, 2026 Meink emphasizes technological excellence, acquisition transformation during Ohio immersion Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded a visit to Air Force Materiel Command and Wright-Patterson AFB units April 3, reinforcing the importance of technological innovation and acquisition reform to ensuring warfighter readiness and lethality.
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.
April 1, 2026 USAF implements restructure of Strategy, Design, Requirements directorate This key milestone in the Air Force's ongoing modernization and requirements reform efforts, streamlines the capability development process.
March 31, 2026 Last Surviving World War II Triple Ace Laid to Rest More than 100 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., to honor and remember retired Air Force Col. Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, the last surviving World War II triple ace.