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An Argentinian air force IA-63 Pampa and a Chilean F-16C Fighting Falcon conduct flying operations during Exercise Salitre 2026 above Chile, July 3, 2026.

Air Force News, Training & Readiness

49th Wing F-16s integrate with partner nations during Exercise Salitre 2026

July 10, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Alaskan Command,and Eleventh Air Force, left, presents Capt. Nathanial Welch, 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron pilot and chief of plans and programs, with the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2026.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

18th FIS pilot receives the Distinguished Flying Cross

July 9, 2026 — 0 Comments

Senior Airman Christian Yokotake and fellow Airmen of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard, on behalf of “Torch 11” family members, prepare to attach wreaths to easels holding the images of the fallen B-52 aircrew.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Jimenez, 2nd Security Forces Squadron certified law enforcement officer, Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez, 2nd SFS response force lead, and Staff Sgt. Martin Schortye, 2nd SFS base defense operation center controller, pose for a photo at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 5, 2026.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Three Defenders Honored for Life Saving Actions

June 28, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron takes off behind a Boeing Defence Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a production representative test aircraft, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 at Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, June 21, 2026.

Air Force News, Training & Readiness

MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Join Allied Forces in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026

June 24, 2026 — 0 Comments

Tech. Sgt. Shawn White, 4th Combat Camera aerial combat camera craftsman, using an underwater housing to capture a new perspective during the swimming event of Warrior Games 2026.

Air Force News, Training & Readiness

Four Air Force Visual Information Squadrons Unite to Support 2026 Warrior Games

June 21, 2026 — 0 Comments

Following a 24-hour waiting period after all next-of-kin notifications were completed, in accordance with Department of War policy, Edwards Air Force Base released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission Monday.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

B-52 accident update – Edwards releases names of fallen crew members

June 18, 2026 — 0 Comments

A heritage A-10C Thunderbolt II is positioned on the flight line at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 28, 2026. The aircraft now displays the distinctive Flying Tigers-inspired paint scheme applied by airmen assigned to the 23rd Maintenance Squadron.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Maintainers Honor Flying Tiger Heritage With Aircraft Paint Restoration

June 7, 2026 — 0 Comments

104th Fighter Wing members and alumni join to open a time capsule that had been tucked away in an A-10 static display at Barnes for 29 years, May 28, 2026, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

After 29 Years, an A-10 time capsule at the 104th Fighter Wing reveals its secrets

June 1, 2026 — 0 Comments