Aug. 24, 2025 AFGSC Completes M18 Handgun Inspection, Returns to Service Air Force Global Strike Command has completed a comprehensive inspection of its 7,970 M18 Modular Handgun Systems, following a directed pause on July 21, 2025.
Aug. 22, 2025 Investigation results released after Kunsan 2024 F-16 aircraft mishap Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigations into an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft mishap at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Jan. 31, 2024.
Aug. 21, 2025 Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance is a proactive safety program that analyzes routine flight data to detect, measure, and mitigate hazards. MFOQA quantifies safety, training, maintenance and operational trend information to improve efficiency, mission performance, and increase combat
Aug. 20, 2025 177th Civil Engineer Squadron trains with NJ State Agencies for World Cup Security Airmen from the 177th Civil Engineer Squadron of the New Jersey Air National Guard participated in a training exercise with the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) from the NJ National Guard and NJ State Police Hazmat Response Team at Mercer County Park in Mercer County,
Aug. 19, 2025 Collaboration between Hermeus and Edwards reflects Experimental Test Force investment in partnerships and integration In May 2025, the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 1 remotely piloted aircraft blasted off from Rogers Dry Lakebed and into the air.
Aug. 14, 2025 FUNCTIONAL FOCUS: Occupational Safety Division The Occupational Safety Division plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of all personnel within the DAF by establishing comprehensive safety policies and conducting regular inspections. This effort ultimately fosters a secure work environment that enhances mission readiness.
Aug. 12, 2025 Aircraft 8606: A Recovery Mission That Redefined Teamwork A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing was recently recovered and flown to a depot facility for permanent repairs after sustaining significant damage during a landing at Red Devil Landing Zone, Fort Carson, Colorado.
Aug. 12, 2025 AFRL's NTS-3 Vanguard Set for Launch Aboard ULA Vulcan Rocket The Department of the Air Force (DAF) launches the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) Vanguard on the USSF-106 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Aug. 12, 2025. NTS-3 is a payload for the first U.S. national security launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan
Aug. 11, 2025 Team Charleston drives global readiness during DLE 2025 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston recently supported Department-Level Exercise 2025, a U.S. Department of Defense-wide effort designed to enhance strategic readiness and interoperability across multiple regions simultaneously.
Aug. 8, 2025 Historic month-long REFORPAC exercise concludes After 30 days of honing contingency-response capabilities across the Indo-Pacific, Resolute Force Pacific 2025 concluded Aug. 8, 2025.As part of the Department of the Air Force’s larger Department-Level Exercise series, REFORPAC demonstrated the U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly mobilize and surge