July 17, 2026 Futures Flight builds own autonomous aerial system Built, modified and successfully flew an aircraft autonomously in less than 24 hours.
July 16, 2026 AFSEC Mishap Investigator Named DAF Volunteer of the Year Erik Kuhlmann, deputy chief of Aviation Safety Policy and Assurance, and 20-year Air Force veteran, has been awarded the Department of the Air Force Volunteer of the Year award. His lifelong dedication to service spans from life-saving emergency interventions and environmental conservation to
July 16, 2026 Fatigue Management Training for Maximum Endurance Flight in the Mobility Air Force As the tyranny of distance in the Indo-Pacific pushes flight duty limits to a grueling 48 hours, a formal fatigue management program is no longer optional for Mobility Air Forces—it is a critical requirement for aircrew survival and mission success.
July 16, 2026 New Jersey ANG Airman shares expertise during European Partnership Flight A New Jersey Air National Guard munitions expert shared best practices in explosives safety and storage with military representatives from six European nations during the European Partnership Flight Air Base Operations and Development Conference in Tirana, Albania, June 13-17, 2026.
July 14, 2026 AFSEC Chief of Directed Energy awarded Young Health Physicist of the Year On July 7, 2026, the Military Section of the Health Physics Society presented their Young Health Physicist of the Year as the Air Force Safety Center’s Capt. Gabrielle Baugh. This award is presented to a young military health physicist or health physics technician to recognize excellence in research
July 13, 2026 Sun & Hot Weather Safety As warmer weather arrives, summer offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. With those opportunities come higher risks from sun exposure and high temperatures.
July 2, 2026 Laser strikes near Luke AFB lead to federal prison sentence A joint Air Force Office of Special Investigations and FBI case in Arizona is highlighting how laser strikes against military aircraft can lead to federal prison time.
July 2, 2026 Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services promotes fireworks safety ahead of Independence Day The Fourth of July often brings familiar sights and sounds: backyard cookouts, families gathered under the evening sky and fireworks lighting up the night in celebration of America’s independence.But in a matter of seconds, a celebration can become an emergency.That’s why Arnold Air Force Base Fire
July 1, 2026 Decades After Tragedy, Navy Veteran Honors Father at Kirtland Crash Site On Sept. 14, 1977, a Boeing EC-135K Stratotanker departing from Kirtland Air Force Base to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, crashed into the Manzano Mountains less than three minutes after a nighttime takeoff, killing all 20 service members aboard. Among them was U.S. Army Lt. Col. Paul T. Murphy, who
June 30, 2026 Freedom 250: Vigilance Beyond the Gate Let’s cut the noise. This July 4th, as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom, remember that our combat readiness doesn't stop at the base gate. Freedom isn't free, and our nation's defense rests on each one of you being ready for the fight. We can't afford to lose a single Airman or Guardian to