Jan. 14, 2026 MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Dec. 7, 2025 T-7A Red Hawk lands at JBSA-Randolph The U.S. Air Force’s first T-7A Red Hawk assigned to AETC arrived at the 12th Flying Training Wing, marking a major milestone in the modernization of pilot training.
Jan. 15, 2025 Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.
Aug. 27, 2024 First ACC EA-37B delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB The 55th Wing, 55th Electronic Combat Group, and 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron received ACC’s first EA-37B Compass Call during a delivery ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.
April 20, 2023 AF senior leaders discuss budget, aircraft procurement Air Force, industry, and academia leaders recently discussed the president’s budget request, the Secretary of the Air Force’s operational imperatives, and the service’s state of readiness.