Aug. 14, 2026 The cognitive weapon system: Under secretary’s AFSA speech champions authentic leadership, deliberate learning Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference.
Aug. 11, 2026 CMSAF announces EPME modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit During his keynote address at AFSA Summit 2026, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe unveiled a sweeping overhaul of enlisted professional development, alongside key updates to promotion processes and spouse employment support.
July 29, 2026 ‘We are the ember’: Gen. Dale White demands speed on Air Force programs Gen. Dale White spoke at Life Cycle Industry Days urging a shift in defense acquisition to a warfighting function emphasizing speed, integration and shared accountability with industry.
July 25, 2026 CMSAF visits Malmstrom AFB, recognizes Airmen driving nuclear deterrence The visit highlighted the critical nuclear deterrence mission of the 341st Missile Wing, operational readiness and the essential role family support plays in sustaining the force.
July 23, 2026 Air Force launches myBodyComp, reinforces July 31 deadline for waist-to-height ratio measurements All Airmen without a qualifying exemption must have a current WHtR measurement recorded no later than July 31. Air Reserve Component members have until Aug. 31.
July 22, 2026 Global Strike hosts acquisitions summit at Barksdale AFB to drive modernization AFGSC hosted a Technology, Acquisition & Sustainment Review from June 23-25 at Barksdale AFB.
July 13, 2026 CSAF Letter to the Force on Standards Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released a letter to Airmen on standards.
July 2, 2026 Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB SecAF Troy Meink visited Minot AFB to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing.
April 28, 2026 DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce The DAF recently approved a new strategy to build and maintain a highly skilled AI workforce to secure a technological and competitive advantage.
April 22, 2026 DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance These strategies provide a strategic roadmap for the department to become an AI-first force, operationalizing data and AI as decisive force multipliers and strategic assets to maintain air and space dominance from the boardroom to the battlefield.