Balikatan 2026: 317th AW brings I MEF fuel systems to Basco, Philippines

Dyess Airmen prepare “Apocalypse II” for operational service

Balikatan 2026: 21st AEW and 600th ABG leadership meet to strengthen interoperability at BK26

The 21st Air Expeditionary Wing and 600th Air Base Group leadership met during Exercise Balikatan 2026, supporting joint and combined operations that support interoperability.

Balikatan 2026: 317th AW, 25th ID perform HIRAIN in Itbayat, Philippines

For the first time ever, the 317th Airlift Wing and the 25th Infantry Division landed and rapidly offloaded a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on Itbayat Island, conducting a rapid, dry fire exercise in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, Philippines, April 13, 2026. Balikatan is

Sonkiss highlights mobility operations, modernization priorities at Mitchell Institute event

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, Air Mobility Command interim commander, spoke on the critical role of mobility forces in global operations and outlined modernization priorities during an appearance on Aerospace Nation, hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Arlington,

Regenerated B-1B Lancer dedicated as "Apocalypse II" to honor WWII heroes

The 7th Bomb Wing unveiled new nose art for a recently regenerated B-1B Lancer, linking the legacy of World War II Airmen with the future of American airpower during a dedication ceremony April 22, 2026.

Balikatan 2026: 317th AW conducts MEO, arrives in Philippines

The 317th Airlift Wing arrived at Clark Air Base, Philippines, to provide critical tactical airlift capabilities following the successful execution of Maximum Endurance Operations, in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 17.

Palace Chase offers Airmen path from active duty to Reserve service

Airmen considering a transition from active-duty service have an option to continue serving while pursuing opportunities outside the military through the Palace Chase program. Palace Chase allows eligible Airmen to request early release from active duty and transfer to the Air Force Reserve, where

7th MDG, Hardin-Simmons University partnership strengthens readiness

Airmen from the 7th Medical Group partnered with physical therapy students and staff from Hardin-Simmons University for a day of shared training and collaboration at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 10, 2026. Through hands-on assessments, participants worked together to analyze movement, identify

B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability

The B-21 Raider program continues to accelerate the delivery of long-range strike capability, with aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker demonstrating the rapid maturation of the weapon system.