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  • A crane hoists a simulated Minuteman III component over an overturned semi-trailer, with responders in blue coveralls and hard hats scattered throughout the scene. MMRT, state, local first responders conduct exercise
    MMRT, state, local first responders conduct exercise

    75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

  • A rocket lights up the night sky ICBM test launch verifies system reliability
    ICBM test launch verifies system reliability

    Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs

  • A group of men and women in civilian clothes and military uniforms stand in front of a stage wearing medals AFNWC recognizes top performers at annual awards
    AFNWC recognizes top performers at annual awards
  • Parts of an LGM-35A Sentinel test booster, including stages-one, -two and -three solid rocket motors and both interstage mechanisms, are shown in an industrial building Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026, initial capability timeline set
    Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026, initial capability timeline set

    Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

  • Large industrial building on grassy plane New AFNWC program office improves efficiency, security for weapons generation facilities
    New AFNWC program office improves efficiency, security for weapons generation facilities

    Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Public Affairs

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  • A B-21 Raider conducts flight tests, which includes ground testing, taxiing and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet. The B-21 will possess the range, access, and payload to penetrate the most highly contested threat environments and hold any target around the globe at risk. The B-21 program is on track to deliver aircraft in the mid-2020s to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, which will be the first B-21 main operating base and location for the B-21 formal training unit. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Operational pilot flies B-21 as top general pushes urgency

  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, center right, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testify during a budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 9, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

    DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing

  • Firefighters observe as personnel in decontamination suits undergo cleaning procedures over two small pools on a red tarp. Buckets and sprayers are arranged nearby, with an emergency response vehicle parked in the background.

    MMRT, state, local first responders conduct exercise

  • A uniformed man pulls a blast door inside a launch control center.

    Inside the capsule: The silent watch of America’s missileers

  • 2025 DAF Annual Safety Awards

    DAF announces top safety award winners for 2025

  • DAF senior leaders speaking during a hearing.

    DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony

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    Applications open through July 31 for Acquisition Instructor Course

  • A rocket lights up the night sky.

    ICBM test launch verifies system reliability

  • A man in business attire sits at a desk and speaks into a microphone. In front of him is a place card that reads, "HON Zimmerman," and behind him are seated people in similar attire.

    National Defense Strategy prioritizes America first, leader says

  • Image of Air Force Logo with blue background.

    DAF updates religious accommodation process, eliminates Religious Resolution Teams

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