AMC command chief retires after 31 years of service

Airmen, family and friends gathered from around the country to bid farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, Air Mobility Command command chief, during his retirement ceremony, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 22, 2026.

Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s counterpart visit with Argentine Air Force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Gustavo Valverde

USAF Gen. Wilsbach hosted Argentine Air Chief Brig. Gen. Valverde to strengthen defense cooperation after key talks across the U.S. focused on fleet modernization, F-16 training, and C-130 sustainment.

317th Airlift Wing returns home from deployment

This week, Airmen arrived back at Dyess Air Force Base, reuniting with family, friends, and teammates following a successful deployment.

CSAF, CMSAF visit Hickam to drive readiness, synchronize mission focus

CSAF and CMSAF visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to engage directly with Airmen and reinforce the critical "fly and fix" mission essential to Indo-Pacific deterrence.

Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony: Pride, Tradition and Readiness

The 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron honored 48 crew chiefs and 72 aircrew members during the inaugural KC-46A Pegasus Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 7, 2026.

DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony

Department of the Air Force and Department of War leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2027 budget request.

Airmen participate in 13th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run

Marking the 13th annual memorial run, service members across the Air Force paid tribute to members of the port dawg community who lost their lives at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 15, 2026.

Fairchild AFB Airmen receive high honors for combat heroism

More than a dozen Team Fairchild Airmen received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony on March 31 for their heroic actions during recent combat operations.Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and praised 15

Next generation leaders experience 24/7 global mobility mission at Scott

Air Force ROTC cadets from across the Midwest visited Scott for ROTC Day, gaining a firsthand look at the operational tempo and global reach they will soon help lead as future officers.The event connected cadets with senior leaders, including 375th Air Mobility Wing leadership and Brig. Gen. Cassius

Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness 

They told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and Guardians continue to operate in demanding environments worldwide.

Travis hosts 2026 State of The Base

Travis held the 2026 State of the Base March 20, an event to highlight the past year, inform and educate federal, local, state and community leaders about significant base accomplishments and further bolster community relationships to ensure Airmen are always mission ready.

Team Fairchild trains to save lives

860th AMXS conducts maintenance on C-17

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct routine maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III inside a hangar at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 16, 2026.

DoW identifies Air Force casualties

The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Six Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq

At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Six crew members aboard the aircraft have been confirmed deceased.

DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program

The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. 

Year of the mentor: Going beyond training

To improve rider safety and skills, the DoW is implementing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Rider Mentor Program, which pairs service members with experienced motorcyclists as an alternative path for completing advanced training.

Chapel renovates kitchen to support warfighters, families

The 375th Air Mobility Wing Chapel team just completed a major kitchen renovation funded through the wing’s investment in spiritual readiness infrastructure.The facility serves more than 22,000 patrons annually across the installation that includes 36 mission partners supporting Scott AFB’s 24/7

CSAF Letter to the Force

Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released a letter to Airmen. 

AMC interim commander emphasizes Airmen, aircraft readiness importance at AFA

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, who took over as Air Mobility Command’s interim commander earlier this month, addressed servicemembers, industry, and journalists on the state of mobility readiness at the 2026 Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 24.

Scott Airmen provide snow relief, presidential support missions

Known as the “Mobility Machine,” Airmen from the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Air Transportation Function Vehicle Maintenance, and Installation Plans and Integration section worked to move mission-critical equipment across the country in late January for snow relief and presidential support

Travis fabrication flight stays mission ready with practice

The 60th MXS practices in the fabrication flight at Travis Air Force Base, California, Feb. 11, 2026.

Travis welcomes 22nd KC-46

Travis Air Force Base receives it's 22nd KC-46, Feb. 6, 2026.

317th AW welcomes 18th AF command chief

Senior Airman rises to the challenge in aerospace propulsion

Senior Airman Caleb Vela spent nearly five years maintaining aircraft engines as an aerospace propulsion Airman. In his three years stationed here, he has taken on responsibilities typically reserved for those with more experience.Vela began his Air Force career at Robins AFB, Georgia, where he

18th AF visits Team McChord