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  • Col. Jason Purcell assumes command of the 317th Maintenance Group from Col. Justin Diehl 317th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 27, 2025. Col. Jason Purcell assumed command of the 317th MXG, responsible for keeping Dyess’ C-130J Super Hercules fleet fully mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg) 317 MXG change of command ceremony
    317 MXG change of command ceremony
  • Col. Gregory Savilla assumes command of the 7th Mission Support Group from Col. Seth Spanier, 7th Bomb Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 7th MSG supports the base through its civil engineering, security forces, communications, logistics, and force support squadrons, managing all facilities and ensuring wing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell) 7 MSG change of command ceremony
    7 MSG change of command ceremony
  • Airmen conduct weapons training outside 21st Air Task Force conducts ART-CL Training
    21st Air Task Force conducts ART-CL Training
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Marcum and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Babista, enroute engineers with the 4th Joint Communications Support Element, execute test cards with the Joint Deployable Airborne Package at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The communication upgrades enhance secure, in-flight connectivity for C-130J operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson) Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments
    Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments
  • Marc Gilbert, an ES3 Cold Spray Repair Development Center employee, monitors a cold spray system motor test at the facility in Abilene, Texas, May 20, 2025. The cold spray system heats and mixes gas and metal powder then shoots the powder onto a metal surface to rebuild weathered material. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran) 7th EMS multiplies combat readiness with cold spray capability
    7th EMS multiplies combat readiness with cold spray capability
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Shanley, 7th Operations Support Squadron commander, shakes the hand of a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran during the B-1 Reunion at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 7, 2025. Dyess AFB hosted a reunion with the B-1 Bomber Association to celebrate 40 years of B-1 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran) B-1 Veterans return to the Home of the BONE
    B-1 Veterans return to the Home of the BONE

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  • Col. Jason Purcell assumes command of the 317th Maintenance Group from Col. Justin Diehl 317th Airlift Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 27, 2025. Col. Jason Purcell assumed command of the 317th MXG, responsible for keeping Dyess’ C-130J Super Hercules fleet fully mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Caleb Schellenberg)

    317 MXG change of command ceremony
  • Col. Gregory Savilla assumes command of the 7th Mission Support Group from Col. Seth Spanier, 7th Bomb Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2025. The 7th MSG supports the base through its civil engineering, security forces, communications, logistics, and force support squadrons, managing all facilities and ensuring wing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

    7 MSG change of command ceremony
  • Airmen conduct weapons training outside

    21st Air Task Force conducts ART-CL Training
  • Two B-1B Lancer aircraft sit on the Peterson SFB flightline

    B-1B Lancers exercise at Peterson Space Force Base
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Marcum and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Babista, enroute engineers with the 4th Joint Communications Support Element, execute test cards with the Joint Deployable Airborne Package at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The communication upgrades enhance secure, in-flight connectivity for C-130J operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

    Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments

Air Force Headlines

  • U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35A Lightning II during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 26, 2025. AT 25 is a tactical-level field training exercise hosted by the Finnish Air Force, focused on improving interoperability and integration between fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel)

    Allied forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Blue, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, gives the 36th FS “Push It Up” hand signal to Senior Airman Mason Roberts, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, prior to departure from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 13, 2025.

    RFA 25-2: US, allied forces advance joint training, strengthen readiness
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    Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

  • The Secretary of the Air Force speaks with Airmen on his Air Combat Command immersion tour.

    SecAF emphasizes modernization, readiness during ACC immersion
  • Rocket taking off

    Around the Air Force: Human-Machine Teaming, Sonic Boom Research, Survivable Communication Networks

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