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The fronts and pilot seats of several fighter jets.

South Carolina ANG base is receiving another upgrade

McEntire Joint National Guard Base, home to the 169th Fighter Wing, is working to repair and widen its primary taxiway. The expansion will increase the airbase’s capacity and improve its ability to run deployments.

The main entrance gate at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

20-year-old Aviano airman who was pronounced dead in base dorm hailed from Montana

Airman 1st Class Kaleb Stanley of Great Falls, Mont., died in his on-base dormitory at Aviano Air Base in Italy.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy cadets form ranks and prepare to march towards Mitchell Hall during noon meal formation, April 30, 2024, at the Academy’s Terrazzo in Colorado Springs, Colo. This tradition dates back to the founding of the Academy, the tradition helps the Commandant and Squadron Commanders assess the current state of discipline among the Cadet Wing. (U.S Air Force Photo by Ray Bahner)

New gate rules take effect as Air Force Academy tightens security

The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., has increased security measures regarding visitor access rules after the U.S. Northern Command recommended tighter security due to “world events.”

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A girl with a pink shirt and glasses gives a high five to a man in a black T-shirt and khaki shorts in a gym at Spangdahlem Air Base.

Hoops and heart: Spangdahlem airmen, students celebrate Special Children’s Day

Special Children’s Day brought together airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base and kids from area schools that serve children with special needs.

A military exchange building is seen from below, with large windows and signage reading “Yokota Community Center.”

Local leaders slam delayed disclosure of PFAS leak at Air Force base in Tokyo

U.S. officials confirmed that about 250 gallons of contaminated water leaked at Yokota Air Base in 2023, a disclosure that is drawing sharp criticism from local Japanese governments for coming more than two years after the incident.

Crew members painted the Douglas A-20 Havoc bomber Hell’N Pelican II with an image of a pelican carrying a bomb.

Restored US bomber to go on display in Papua New Guinea decades after jungle discovery

An American bomber from World War II that sat hidden in Papua New Guinea’s jungle for decades will soon go on display at a museum in Port Moresby, the island nation’s capital, according to the Australian air force.

A US Air Force F35A fighter jet. MUST CREDIT: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s

The Air Force has cut in half its request to Congress for its signature F-35s, dealing a blow to Lockheed Martin Corp., the top U.S. defense contractor.

A boxer in black shorts stands in a ring and raises his arms in celebration while a trainer stands in front of him and a man with a large camera films.

American airman wins pro boxing debut over Japanese fighter in Tokyo

Airman 1st Class Craig Jeudy, a communications specialist with 5th Air Force at Yokota Air Base in Japan, relied on a sharp jab and superior conditioning to earn a majority decision victory in his professional boxing debut at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall.

A South Korean fighter jet flies through the sky.

South Korean F-16 pilots eject safely during takeoff crash at US base in Alaska

Two South Korean pilots suffered minor burns and lacerations while ejecting from a fighter jet that crashed during a takeoff attempt in Alaska, according to the country’s air force.

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, CEO of the Air Force Aid Society, and his wife, Dinah Thomas, visit with airmen May 30, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The charity expanded its support to airmen, guardians and their families, with financial assistance now available for needs in a host of new categories.

Air Force charity revises aid offerings to cover broader range of financial needs

The Air Force Aid Society this month added nine categories to the list of needs for which airmen, guardians and their families can seek interest-free loans or grants — including mental health counseling and domestic violence relocation.

A man speaking at a podium emblazoned with the insignia of the 185th Air Refueling Wing.

New commander assumes leadership of Iowa ANG’s 185th Air Refueling Wing

Col. Adam M. “Ace” Carlson is inheriting a challenge. Due to the state of the Iowa Air National Guard wing’s infrastructure, KC-135 Stratotankers have not been able to take off with a full load of fuel, limiting the effectiveness of the 185th as a fighting unit.

An airman and his trainer both wear workout gear and pose in boxing stances at a gym with American and Japanese flags in the background.

American airman to make his professional boxing debut in Tokyo

An American service member from Yokota Air Base will fight on the undercard of the International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization’s Asia-Pacific super lightweight title bout in Tokyo.