315th Airlift Wing News

One Mission, Many Futures

Staff Sgt. Michella Stowers — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:09:00 GMT

Maintaining a ready and capable Air Force starts with its recruiters, the front-line professionals

Trump Announces Relocation of U.S. Space Command

Matthew Olay — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:59:00 GMT

During a press conference at the White House, President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. Space Command would be relocating from Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., to the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala.

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions

Pentagon News — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:22:00 GMT

Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply.

From Capstone to Combat Readiness: Depth-Perception System Enhances EOD Robotics

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:42:00 GMT

An explosive ordnance disposal robot depth-perception system, developed by former Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Trombone and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Ruben, provides robot operators a clearer sense of depth to improve safety, speed and precision in high-stakes EOD missions.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:21:00 GMT

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

Around the Air Force: DLE Lessons Learned, X-37B Lifts Off, Guardian Uniform Guidance

Senior Airman Spencer Perkins — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians.

Patriot Medic 25 tests Reserve medical readiness in large-scale combat operations

Tech. Sgt. Sean Evans — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:01:00 GMT

Patriot Medic 2025 took place August 6 to 12 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Grissom Air Reserve Base,

Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision

Staff Sgt. Emmeline James — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:47:00 GMT

The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps’ new motto: HC Ready!

Additional Department of the Air Force guidance on implementing policy on prioritizing military excellence and readiness: General guidelines for involuntary separation

Pentagon News — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:40:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released additional guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,"

Changes in the GI Bill benefits process

Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:47:00 GMT

On April 16, 2024 the Supreme Court of the United States came to the decision that if a military

Command Culture in Action: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose in AFRC

Master Sgt. Courtney Richardson — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:04:00 GMT

Inside the storied Hap Arnold Club at March Air Reserve Base, California, Air Force Reserve Command

Creating a safe workplace through Safe + Sound Challenges

Lisa Gonzales — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:23:00 GMT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound Week starts August 11th and runs through the 17th. The campaign emphasizes three core elements: Management and Leadership, Worker's Participation, and a systematic approach to Finding and Fixing Hazards. Each year, challenges highlight workplace safety and help organizations build and maintain effective safety and health programs. This year, the Department of the Air Force will highlight the “Hazard Huddle” and “Response-Ready” workplace challenges.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:04:00 GMT

Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Department Level Exercise, Next-Gen Command and Control, New Cyber Office

Senior Airman Spencer Perkins — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT

In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC hosts Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the DLE series, the TOC-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype, and the DAF creates a new AF/A6 DCS office dedicated to warfighter comms. and cyber systems.

RIAT 2025 highlights global readiness, cooperation

Airman 1st Class Cody J. A. Mott — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:48:00 GMT

During the Royal International Air Tattoo, the U.S. Air Force, alongside NATO allies and partners from around the globe, showcased what the strength of multinational relationships can achieve.

STARR, Stripes programs reward Airmen, Guardians referrals

Tech. Sgt. Della Creech, Air Force Reserve Command — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Two programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

Guard, Reserves maintenance collaboration

Senior Airman Sarah Post — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:16:00 GMT

The 105th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron welcomed a team of Airmen from the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron for a week-long training collaboration.

AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:26:00 GMT

Around the Air Force: Funding the Force, Optimizing Capabilities, Defending the Homeland

Tech. Sgt. Louis Koconis — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Department of the Air Force leaders testify before a Senate defense subcommittee on the 2026 fiscal year budget, prioritizing defending the homeland and bolstering defenses in the Indo-Pacific region. 

Behind the Board: Air Reserve Personnel Center ensures fair, accurate promotions

Tech. Sgt. Laura Fitzmorris — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:31:00 GMT

From late nights to weather delays, the Promotion Board Operations team at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center is committed to ensuring officer promotions are conducted fairly, accurately and on time—no matter the challenges.