Sept. 8, 2026 Global Strike’s North Star Readiness Campaign bolsters operational readiness AFGSC, in a strategic partnership with Air Force Materiel Command and the Defense Logistics Agency, has launched the “North Star Readiness Campaign,” an initiative aimed at increasing the number of mission-capable B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer aircraft.
Sept. 2, 2026 Senior AFGSC leaders see Sentinel program advancements The Air Force’s senior leaders charged with overseeing the service’s nuclear enterprise took part in a two-day immersion at Hill AFB, gaining insight into how AFGSC and its mission partners at Hill AFB and Northrop Grumman are fielding the Sentinel ICBM.
Sept. 2, 2026 Time, distance, the wingman concept: Why 'lethal means safety' is our strongest defense As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the statistics surrounding military suicides remain a sobering call to action. Suicide is a public health issue impacting our military community and leaving lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, communities and military readiness.
Sept. 1, 2026 Officials break ground on AETC's Sentinel training unit at Vandenberg SFB The Air Force officially broke ground on its largest military construction project Aug. 17, 2026, in support of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program during a groundbreaking ceremony.
Sept. 1, 2026 No wingman walks alone Free, confidential recovery support is available 24/7 for all Department of the Air Force civilians and military personnel.
Aug. 31, 2026 Initial operating capability of MH-139 Grey Wolf announced AFGSC announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of Aug. 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.
Aug. 31, 2026 DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask-fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes.
Aug. 28, 2026 Air Force Global Strike Command directs stop use of AN/PRM-10 test oscillator set AFGSC has directed units within the command to stop use of the AN/PRM-10 test oscillator set, a signal generator used to examine ICBM communications systems.
Aug. 26, 2026 Joint Task Force Castle activated at Hill AFB Military and civilian leaders from across the Department of War gathered at the Hill Aerospace Museum July 16, 2026, to activate Joint Task Force Castle and mark the assumption of command by Army Brig. Gen. William C. Hannan Jr., the organization’s first commander.
Aug. 25, 2026 Fueling 'fit to fight’ ethos: Staying safe during summer PT, outdoor workouts Staying physically fit is more than just an Air Force standard — it is a core pillar of our mission readiness and personal well-being.