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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach presents the Silver Star Medal to Lt. Col. William Parks during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 26, 2025. Parks also received the Bronze Star Medal during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

Air Force F-16 pilot awarded Silver Star for actions in the Middle East

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 28, 2025

Image: Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st Missile Wing commander, pins 20th Air Force’s first-ever Air Medal on Maj. Collin Urbanowicz, 341st Medical Group aeromedical physician assistant, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Nov. 20, 2025. The Air Medal recognizes meritorious achievement or heroism during aerial flight, acknowledging performance beyond standard expectations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

Malmstrom airman awarded Air Medal for mountain rescue

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 22, 2025

B-2 combat mission

Air Force publishes photos of B-2 bomber squadron flying ‘to conduct combat missions’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 14, 2025

guess who's back? Santa Claus agreed not to cancel Christmas for the entire US Air Force after officials at two bases gave the go-ahead for residents to decorate their homes.

Air Force families given the go-ahead for early Christmas decorations after outcry

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 12, 2025

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 10, 2025) Col. Ryan Herman, incoming commander of 521st Air Mobility Operations Group, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, July 10, 2025. The 521 AMOG conducts en route operational support and aircraft maintenance, air mobility command and control, and aerial port operations, integrated with the Joint deployment and distribution enterprise and in concert with our allies and partners, to deploy and sustain the joint force in Africa, Asia, and Europe in support of national objectives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jett Morgan)

Air Force relieves air mobility group commander in Spain after just four months

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 8, 2025

The Grinch poses with a Tyndall F-35A Lightning II during Operation Jolly Jingle, a children’s holiday event hosted at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 14, 2024. The event featured activities for the children such as face painting, a bounce house and photo opportunities with the Grinch and Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Jensen)

Air Force families at Florida base told to take down Christmas decorations in privatized housing

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2025

Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces Command chief, speaks to an Airman Leadership School class during a site visit at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2023. Site visits are opportunities for senior leadership to assess the health of wing level units, meet with local peer leaders, and to spend time mentoring Airmen. Airman Leadership School is the initial level of Professional Military Education enlisted Airmen experience. It’s designed as an entry level leadership course to prepare Senior Airmen for positions of greater responsibility by strengthening leadership, followership, and personnel management while also gaining more understanding of the military profession. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Air Force’s new top enlisted leader had long career in security forces

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 6, 2025

Air Force Mustaches

Air Force rolls out new rules on mustaches and sideburns

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 3, 2025

90th Security Forces Group

Airmen covered up details of fatal shooting after ‘joking’ with pistol

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Nov 1, 2025

Airmen at Aviano Air Base, Italy gather together to run in formation on Aug. 15, 2019. The 31st Fighter Wing conducts formation runs to develop esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heidi Goodsell)

Daily workouts at many Air Force units signal major culture shift

Posted on Oct 31, 2025

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, returns from a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. Wilsbach attended the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration this past weekend and flew with the 18th Wing to bid the F15C/D models farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

New Air Force chief of staff confirmed after predecessor’s early departure

Posted on Oct 30, 2025

Air Force Extensions

Airmen and Space Force guardians will be extended for 60 days due to shutdown

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 30, 2025

A U.S. Air Force Airman from Fairchild Air Force Base shaves his mustache off during the Mustache Dash event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 31, 2023. The Mustache Dash was an event created to raise awareness for mental health that encompasses all four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, mental, physical, spiritual and social. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey)

Hegseth won’t meet troops with beards during South Korea trip

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 27, 2025

A turboprop plane rests in a field after crashing, two power poles askew in the front.

The Air Force’s special operations crop duster crashed in a field in Oklahoma

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Oct 25, 2025

Lt. Col. Tyler Hiatt (left), 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron commander, briefs 90 MSFS Alpha Flight during guard mount before they trip out to the missile field at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Feb. 13, 2025. 90, 790, and 890 MSFS rotate tripping out to the missile field monthly to reside in a missile alert facility for a week, ensuring the constant security and protection of the Minuteman III - one of the nation’s most powerful strategic assets. Their 24/7/365 vigilance guarantees the Minuteman III weapon system remains secure, operational, and ready at a moment’s notice to uphold the U.S. nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

Airman found dead at F.E. Warren was under investigation for M18 incident

Posted on Oct 24, 2025

Air Force barracks inspections

Air Force announces all-hands room inspections for every barracks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 22, 2025