March 2, 2026 Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance.
Feb. 25, 2026 Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Feb. 24, 2026 Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Feb. 23, 2026 DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation stealth bomber fleet.
Feb. 20, 2026 Air Force Materiel Command’s Integrated Development Office accelerates warfighter capabilities By linking experimentation, modeling, and mission engineering into a single adaptive cycle, the Integrated Development Office delivers options that enhance operational readiness and increase decision speed, ensuring the USAF remains at the forefront of both technological innovation and combat
Feb. 19, 2026 FSS Summit strengthens AFMC Force Support enterprise The AFMC Force Support Squadron Summit helps to ensure that our Airmen and Guardians remain equipped to meet the evolving needs of the Air Force.
Feb. 17, 2026 Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set The U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters.
Feb. 12, 2026 Operational support team works to improve Airmen readiness To help Airmen sustain the high levels of fitness, resilience, and performance required to meet mission demands, the 75th Medical Group continues to expand its Operational Support Team, or OST, at Hill Air Force Base.
Feb. 12, 2026 Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
Feb. 4, 2026 At the ready: weapons loaders battle in Q4 supremacy F-15 Red competed against F-16 Blue
Jan. 30, 2026 Hill AFB sets the standard in Ready Airman Training Readiness isn’t a moment; it’s a requirement, built day after day. That’s the foundation of Ready Airman Training, Hill Air Force Base’s year-round effort to ensure Airmen have the skills and confidence to deploy at any time.
Jan. 23, 2026 USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 AEW 2.0 is an improved version of the legacy deployment construct and will be implemented in FY27.
Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Dec. 10, 2025 B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.
Nov. 17, 2025 AFIMSC executes $9.4B in FY25 funding for readiness, quality-of -life programs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center bolstered Department of the Air Force readiness and quality-of-life programs by executing $9.4 billion in operations and maintenance funds during fiscal year 2025.