Sept. 18, 2024 DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.
Sept. 17, 2024 USAF Units of Action: Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, Institutional Wings defined The Department of the Air Force implementation of a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings and Institutional Wings will be a phased approach, starting no later than the summer of 2025.
Sept. 5, 2024 Air Force to establish AFGSC wing at Offutt AFB The Department of the Air Force intends to activate a new wing headquarters, the 95th Wing, at Offutt AFB, Nebr. This new wing is one of the many efforts underway to reorganize the department for Great Power Competition.
Aug. 28, 2024 Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton visits Minot AFB Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton (center) attends a combined mission briefing during a visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 27, 2024. The visit emphasized advancing the nuclear bomber and missile enterprise and enhancing Airmen readiness.
Aug. 12, 2024 US Air Force demonstrates low-cost capability to defeat surface vessels from the air The AFRL Munitions Directorate at Eglin AFB operates an ongoing Maritime Weapon Program in partnership with the U.S. Navy to develop anti-ship lethality with air-launched weapons.
Aug. 9, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF visit Kirtland AFB The senior leaders witnessed the Kirtland AFB mission firsthand and met the team members who maintain global deterrence.
July 26, 2024 DAF senior leaders reinforce importance of allies, partners Department of the Air Force leaders reinforced the importance of interoperability in the air and space domains during the Global Air and Space Chiefs' Conference, Royal International Air Tattoo and Farnborough International Air Show.
July 25, 2024 Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2024 Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2024. Congratulations to SrA Rachel Heath of the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland AFB for being among the 12 OAY winners!
July 23, 2024 US bombers arrive in Romania for Bomber Task Force 24-4 Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase, Romania, for Bomber Task Force 24-4, Sunday.
July 15, 2024 USecAF, CMSAF visit F.E. Warren, emphasize essential role of ground-based nuclear force Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, and several other senior leaders visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, July 1-2.