Aug. 12, 2026 Joint Base Andrews to gain HH-60W, 5th Helicopter Squadron to support contingency response operations The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as the preferred location to replace the existing 26 UH-1N “Huey” helicopters with 26 HH-60W helicopters.
July 27, 2026 Air Force delivers on acquisition transformation, redesignates executives as PAEs This structural realignment, driven by the DoW's transition to a Warfighting Acquisition System, decentralizes authority and resources by mission area to increase accountability and accelerate capability delivery to warfighters.
July 24, 2026 Air Force launches myBodyComp, reinforces July 31 deadline for waist-to-height ratio measurements All Airmen without a qualifying exemption must have a current WHtR measurement recorded no later than July 31. Air Reserve Component members have until Aug. 31.
July 13, 2026 CSAF Letter to the Force on Standards Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released a letter to Airmen on standards.
July 7, 2026 Air Force earns top accolades in 2026 DoW Environmental Awards The DAF secured top honors across four categories for its exceptional efforts in preserving the environment while enhancing operational readiness and community quality of life.