March 23, 2026 Acquisition transformation strategy dominates discussion at New Horizons A recurring theme at this year’s event, hosted by the Lexington-Concord Chapter of AFCEA, focused on acquisition transformation aligned with the Pentagon’s priorities of speed, operational relevance and decisive combat advantage.
March 19, 2026 Department leader says nuclear triad must be upgraded to meet dual threat With soon to be two near-peer nuclear-armed competitors to deter, the United States must upgrade its nuclear forces, which serve as a backdrop to conventional capabilities that must also be robust, War Department leaders told lawmakers.
March 13, 2026 AFNWC recognizes top performers at annual awards The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center honored high achievers during its Annual Awards ceremony March 3 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
March 13, 2026 DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.
March 13, 2026 Hanscom AFB small business panel connects acquisition leaders with industry The Hanscom Air Force Base Small Business Office hosted a panel discussion to connect base senior acquisition and contracting leaders with industry professionals March 9.
March 4, 2026 ICBM test launch verifies multiple re-entry vehicle, system reliability Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles at 11:01 p.m. Pacific time March 3 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
March 2, 2026 Watern named AFMC executive director Kathy Watern was selected as the next Air Force Materiel Command executive director, effective March 22, replacing Lorna Estep, who is retiring from civilian service.
Feb. 27, 2026 Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance.
Feb. 27, 2026 CMSAF delivers ‘Gold Medal Airmen’ keynote during AFA 2026 CMSAF Wolfe urged Airmen to multiply their skills and dedication with a winning attitude during a keynote speech at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 27, 2026 Unarmed Minuteman III ICBM test launch scheduled at Vandenberg Space Force Base An operational test launch of an AFGSC unarmed Minuteman III ICBM is scheduled between 11:01 p.m.-5:01 a.m. Pacific time March 3-4, from north Vandenberg. This test is routine and was scheduled years in advance, with the purpose of validating and verifying the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy