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June 9, 2025
AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians

The Air Force Aid Society announced a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families.
June 6, 2025
Around the Air Force: US Air Force Academy Commencement, Modernizing Pilot Training, Hurricane Hunters

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2025, the T-7A Red Hawk is the future of pilot training, and Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are ready for the Atlantic hurricane season.
May 29, 2025
Air Force Secretary Tells Academy Grads Indo-Pacific Will Be 'Your Generation's Fight'

During a commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink told graduating cadets the U.S. Indo-Pacific region will be the primary focus of military conflict in the coming years.
May 28, 2025
Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (Accessions, Retention and Voluntary Separation, Identification)

DAF released updated guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness, aligning with updated Department of Defense policy and addressing medical standards, accession, retention, and administrative processes for transgender Airmen and Guardians.
May 23, 2025
Around the Air Force: Allied Fighter Training, Oracle-M Satellite Test, Real ID Compliance

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the newest hub for allied fighter training reaches initial operational capability, a milestone in monitoring space between Earth and the moon, and federal installations now require all visitors seeking base access to possess a REAL ID.
May 22, 2025
27th SecAF’s first letter to the force

Secretary of Air Force Troy E. Meink delivers his first letter to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
May 19, 2025
Air Force seeks partner for commercialized on-base lodging

The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to transition on-base lodging at 58 installations across the U.S. and its territories to a commercial partner through the COBL.
May 16, 2025
This Week in DOD: Strengthening Middle East Ties, New Air Force Leadership, Powerful Poland Partnership

This week in the Department of Defense, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed troops stationed in Qatar, the undersecretary of defense for policy met his Polish counterpart, and the Senate voted to confirm Troy Meink as secretary of the Air Force.
May 16, 2025
Around the Air Force: SECAF Confirmation, Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Aerial Wildfire Suppression

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Dr. Troy Meink is confirmed as Secretary of the Air Force, a milestone for integrating automated aircraft systems, and Air Guard units and civilian flight crews join forces for aerial wildfire suppression training.
May 12, 2025
Air Base Demonstrates Indo-Pacific Readiness During Elephant Walk

Air Force, Army and Navy aircraft lined up on the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for an elephant walk, showcasing one of the most diverse formations of U.S. military aircraft in the Indo-Pacific and demonstrating combat readiness and regional deterrence.

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