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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

Alaska Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook aircrew members and National Park Service personnel assigned to Denali National Park and Preserve’s Denali Rescue Team offload equipment at Denali Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier, April 14, 2026. The crews delivered more than 5,500 pounds of cargo to support the establishment of base camp operations ahead of the climbing season on Mount McKinley. (Alaska National Guard photo by Dana Rosso)

National Guard News

Alaska Army National Guard CH-47 crews support Denali Base Camp establishment

April 24, 2026 — 0 Comments

Tech. Sgt. Tou Tswj Cha, 302d Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, uses hand controllers and headset to navigate around the C-130 Hercules virtually in the Extended Reality lab at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 16, 2026. Being able to practice tasks virtually has contributed to more than 19 million in cost savings by reducing wear and tear on the real world equipment components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kate Parker)

Virtual Reality Sharpens Skills, Saves Costs At The 302nd Airlift Wing

April 21, 2026 — 0 Comments

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, and a German army air corps pilot assigned to the 30 Transport Helicopter Regiment based out of Niederstetten Air Base, Germany, watch an NHIndustries NH90 arrive on scene at a combat search and rescue scenario during Exercise Cold Response 26 in Norway, March 19, 2026.

That Others May Live: The unwavering commitment of Air Force combat search and rescue

April 10, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach presents the U.S. flag to James Anderson following the funeral service for Anderson's father, U.S. Air Force Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson, in Section 38 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Monday, March 30, 2026.

Last Surviving World War II Triple Ace Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery

March 31, 2026 — 0 Comments