Feb. 13, 2026 New AFNWC program office improves efficiency, security for weapons generation facilities The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center has managed the design and construction of weapons generation facilities for Air Force Global Strike Command since 2016.
Feb. 10, 2026 Hill Air Force Base honors outgoing, welcomes new class of honorary commanders Hill Air Force Base welcomed a new class of honorary Commanders and recognized outgoing members during a combined induction and farewell ceremony Jan. 30 at the Hill Aerospace Museum.
Feb. 6, 2026 AFMC Small Business Office shatters records in 2025, paving way for future success The AFMC Small Business Office achieved a record-breaking year in 2025, surpassing previous financial milestones while providing a wealth of opportunities for small businesses across the nation.
Feb. 3, 2026 Missile community study nears completion, town hall planned for spring 2026 The Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS) continues burn testing and assessments research in 2026, with a town hall to be announced once assessments are completed.
Feb. 2, 2026 Hurry confirmed to serve as AFMC commander The president nominated, and the Senate confirmed, Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry to the position of commander, Air Force Materiel Command.
Jan. 23, 2026 SECAF visits Hill AFB Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Hill AFB Jan. 21-22 to receive updates from the Air Force Sustainment Center, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and the ICBM Systems Directorate on the sustainment and status of the Minuteman III and Sentinel weapon systems.
Jan. 13, 2026 MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete 1st operational ICBM convoy security mission Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Jan. 9, 2026 Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation The Air Force releases guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.
Jan. 8, 2026 DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System' This generational overhaul places the entire acquisition enterprise on a wartime footing, transforming it from a compliance-based process to a dynamic, warfighter-focused model that prioritizes the speed of delivery for credible, combat-effective capabilities.
Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.