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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th Contracting Squadron

Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:46:19 GMT

The Wild Weasel Walk-Through recognized Airman 1st Class Katie Kershaw, 35th Contracting Squadron (CONS) contract specialist, for her outstanding performance and highlighted the 35th CONS’ role in delivering the contracts, resources and support necessary to sustain the 35th Fighter Wing mission.

Nellis Leadership host Engagement Day for Civil leaders

Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:48:41 GMT

Nellis Air Force Base leadership host Nevada civic leaders for Engagement Day at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 8, 2026.

NRC Albuquerque welcomes new commander

Technical Sgt. Gabrielle Winn — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10:12 GMT

Lieutenant Commander Lazaro Cardenas relieved Commander Nicholas Bularzik as commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Albuquerque during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 7, 2026.

92nd Operations Group welcomes new commander

Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:07:10 GMT

Military children learn about deployment cycles through interactive events

Airman 1st Class Mateo Garcia — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:54:00 GMT

To help bridge the gap between military parents and their kids, Hurlburt Field hosted a children’s mock-deployment event April 11, 2026. The interactive event, officially known as Operation Discovering and Exploring Military Operations or D.E.M.O., is hosted bi-monthly by the Military & Family Readiness Center to showcase deployment procedures in an age-appropriate way.

DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing

Pentagon News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:33:00 GMT

DAF senior leaders presented a unified front to a Senate subcommittee justifying a historic budget request for fiscal 2027.

U.S. Air National Guard Airlift Wing from Kentucky Supporting Large-Scale NATO Exercise

Lt. Col. Dale Greer — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:24:00 GMT

Airmen with the U.S. Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing are supporting a major NATO Allied Air Command exercise in Denmark through June 19, providing tactical airlift for an event spanning three operational areas from Norway to Spain.

Hurlburt welcomes new 1 SOW command chief

Staff Sgt. Ty Pilgrim — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Moore assumes the role of the 1st Special Operations Wing command chief during a change of responsibility ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, June 5, 2026. Moore is the primary advisor to the 1st SOW Commander on all issues affecting the health, welfare, morale, training, development and utilization of more than 4,000 enlisted Airmen.

Dragons celebrate newest master sergeants

Kemberly Groue — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:41:10 GMT

Dyess AFB Welcomes Goodfellow AFB Honorary Commanders

Airman 1st Class Maria Mota — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:37:00 GMT

Goodfellow Air Force Base's honorary commanders receive a tour on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned

Behind the Sparks: 436th MXS keeps the mission moving

Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:21:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Trees, 436th Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, uses an angle grinder to smooth out the edges of a cart on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, June 4, 2026. Metals technicians use welding, machining, heat treating and fabrication techniques to repair damaged aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)

F.E. Warren AFB Conducts ERRE

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Rowe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:11:03 GMT

Members of F.E. Warren AFB conducted an Energy Resiliency Response Exercise (ERRE) on May 7, 2026, to test the base's ability to withstand, adapt, and overcome energy-related threats. An ERRE is a training event conducted to prepare base personnel for disruptions to critical energy systems. These exercises simulate real-world scenarios such as power outages, cyberattacks on infrastructure or fuel supply interruptions, ensuring installations can continue operating under adverse conditions.

Dover Air Force Base takes to the races

Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:41:00 GMT

Members of the 436th Airlift Wing Honor Guard pose for a photo before presenting the colors during the NASCAR All-Star Race weekend at the Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware, May 16, 2026. During the second day of opening weekend, Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard, chaplain and national anthem singer performed in front of a large crowd both in person and virtually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)

Air Commandos make history: 492nd, 919th SOW Airmen graduate Argentine mountain school

Elizabeth Easterling & Master Sgt. Jonathan McCallum — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:40:00 GMT

For the first time in United States Air Force history, two Airmen have successfully completed the rigorous mountain warfare course at the Escuela Militar de Montaña in Bariloche, Argentina, according to Director of the Argentine Mountain Warfare School, Col. Ignacio García Solórzano. The graduation of members from the 492nd Special Operations Wing and the 919th Special Operations Wing marks a major milestone, representing the first time in 20 years that any U.S. military personnel have completed the prestigious school.

Team Charleston encouraged to prepare now for hurricane season

Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera, — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:24:22 GMT

Hurricane season is underway, and Joint Base Charleston emergency managers are encouraging military members, families and civilian personnel to prepare now before a storm threatens the Lowcountry. This message comes on the heels of a recent base-wide hurricane exercise, which helped identify strengths and gaps in preparedness while reinforcing the importance of personal readiness.

Information Warfare Analysis Squadron welcomes new commander

Staff Sgt. Kristof J. Rixmann — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:12:00 GMT

The Information Warfare Analysis Squadron held a change of command ceremony at the Air Force Institute of Technology, June 5, 2026.

41st, 38th and 71st RQS train with partner agencies during SAREX 2026

Air Force Senior Airman Iain Stanley — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:06:00 GMT

Airmen from the 38th, 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons trained alongside local, state and federal partners during the 2026 Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in San Antonio, Texas, May 18-21, 2026, strengthening interoperability and disaster response readiness. The annual exercise brought together aviation and rescue organizations from across the country to operate in shared airspace, improve communications and build relationships before real-world emergencies.

Command change in the 105th CES

Staff Sgt. Sarah Post — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:02:17 GMT

The Airmen of the 105th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a change of commander ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, June 7, 2026.

17th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomes new commander

Senior Airman James Salellas — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:45:24 GMT

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted an assumption of command ceremony at the base fire station, May 29.

Team Hill celebrates new Chief Master Sergeants

Pentagon News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:59:00 GMT

Team Hill welcomed the newest chief master sergeants to the rank during a recognition ceremony held June 5 at The Gallery at Young Venues in Layton. Reaching chief master sergeant is a milestone achieved by only 1% of the Air Force’s total enlisted force.