Feb. 17, 2026 Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026, initial capability timeline set The U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters.
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.
Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Nov. 24, 2025 341st Missile Wing weapons generation facility celebrates construction milestone A hard hat rests on a table during a “topping out” ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Oct. 23, 2025. The “topping out” milestone indicates that a building has reached the completion of its structural construction phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)
Nov. 21, 2025 First stop as chief of staff of the Air Force: AFGSC Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.
Sept. 22, 2025 Allvin highlights readiness, charges Airmen to move at a pace to win Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 22, 2025 War Department continues nuclear modernization In light of the changing global security landscape, the War Department is considering how to approach modern-era deterrence differently, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Brandon Parker, director of global operations at Strategic Command.
Sept. 11, 2025 Air Force announces arrival of 2nd B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Aug. 7, 2025 20th Air Force reactivates ICBM Center of Excellence, completes inaugural Instructor Qualification Course 20th Air Force achieved a significant milestone in June with the successful execution of the firstst Instructor Qualification Course under the newly re-established ICBM Center of Excellence (ICE). Held from June 2-6, the course marked a pivotal moment in enhancing instructional standards across the