United States Air Combat Command

Published Aug. 17, 2026 355th Wing On Aug. 10, Airmen from the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assigned to the 355th Wing but geographically located at Nellis Air Force Base, and the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron rapidly generated and deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five U.S. Navy personnel following an aircraft mishap near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.

Published Aug. 12, 2026 By Senior Airman Katie Mullikin Air Combat Command Public Affairs Through the Point Defense Task Force, Air Combat Command is conducting the experimentation and data analysis required to inform Headquarters Air Force decisions on Point Defense, a rapidly expanding mission designed to safeguard air bases against a full spectrum of airborne threats, ranging from small unmanned aircraft systems to cruise missiles.

Published Aug. 6, 2026 By 2nd Lt Misha Bernard-Lucien 9th Reconnaissance Wing Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe visited Beale Air Force Base on Aug. 3 to witness firsthand how the 9th Reconnaissance Wing is operationalizing joint readiness, rapid modernization and family support to increase the warfighter mentality and raise lethality of the force.

Published July 31, 2026 By Tech. Sgt. Charles Welty 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Commanders and senior leaders from across Fifteenth Air Force gathered at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 28-29, 2026, for a leadership summit aimed at aligning strategic priorities and accelerating combat readiness across the numbered air force. The overarching focus of the summit centered on adapting to dynamic global threats by forging a more agile and lethal force.

Published July 31, 2026 By Matthew McGovern The U.S. electrical power grid system supports all aspects of modern American life, supplying continuous power to homes, financial markets, healthcare, and national defense. Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors continuously secure these networks against hostile actors who target systems. Brig. Gen.

Published July 31, 2026 By 16th Air Force Public Affairs The 688th Cyberspace Wing, part of the 16th Air Force, is strengthening the Department of the Air Force's computer networks to block cyber threat actors who are launching attacks faster than ever. “As Artificial intelligence rapidly shapes the threat landscape at remarkable speed, we must proactively adapt our defenses to stay ahead of emerging threats,” said Col. Chantal Booker, commander, 688th Cyberspace Wing.

Published July 30, 2026 By Airman Najzee Kuzu 355th Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Airmen participated in Operation Iron Covenant, a culminating exercise designed to strengthen personnel recovery capabilities and prepare rescue forces for deployment through realistic, scenario-based training.

Published July 29, 2026 By Senior Airman Amanda Alvarez 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs The 325th Fighter Wing opened a new chapter for its F-35A Lightning II fleet during a historic ceremony July 27, 2026, inactivating the 95th Fighter Generation Squadron and reactivating the 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Col.

Published July 29, 2026 By Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd 355th Wing Public Affais U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 355th Wing strengthened their ability to operate in a contested environment during Coyote Storm 26.1, a training exercise focused on improving teamwork, flexibility and readiness through the Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 concept at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 20-23, 2026.

Published July 28, 2026 U.S. Air Force Warfare Center Public Affairs The future of air combat is being forged in the Nevada desert as the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit pushed the boundaries of semi-autonomous technology during a recent Agile Combat Employment exercise. The exercise highlighted CCA operations at Creech Air Force Base, testing uncrewed platforms in a realistic operational environment.