Smart Glasses Out: Air Force Tightens Dress and Appearance Rules

The Air Force has reinstated duty identifier patches and clarified uniform standards under updated dress and appearance guidance released Jan. 9.
From Interim to In Command: Hurry Takes the Helm at AFMC

Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry has been confirmed as the new Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, overseeing nearly every major Air Force weapon system worldwide.
Weapons Loaders Clash in a High-Stakes Battle for Q4 Supremacy

Weapons loaders from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron faced off Jan. 30 in a high-intensity competition focused on speed, precision, and readiness.
Eglin AFB Services Limited Amid Government Furlough

Eglin AFB announces limited services and facility closures during the government shutdown and furlough, impacting multiple base departments.
New ERAM Weapon Signals Bold Leap in U.S. Military Firepower

The Air Force successfully tested its new ERAM cruise missile at Eglin, proving rapid development and next-generation long-range strike capability.
WEPTAC 2026 Fuels Bold Tactical Innovation and Strong Readiness Momentum

Air Combat Commandโs WEPTAC 2026 brought together Airmen from across the force to develop tactical solutions aimed at strengthening readiness for future conflict.
F-35 Deployment Signals Bold New Chapter for Air Force Innovation

The first F-35 Lightning II has arrived at Eglin Air Force Base, launching advanced cyber and systems testing for the 96th Test Wing.
Dramatic Eagle Rescue Showcases Powerful Conservation Mission at Eglin

Two juvenile bald eagles trapped together by a fishing lure near Eglin Air Force Base were rescued and released the same day thanks to swift action by biologists.
Breaking Barriers: AFWERX Innovators Elevate Opportunity in the Air Force

Two Airmen earned commissioning opportunities after presenting a low-cost drone detection system to senior Air Force leaders.
$241M Contract Expands Joint Strike Missile Production

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $240.9 million contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for production of the next batch of Joint Strike Missiles, expanding procurement of the long-range precision weapon designed for the F-35 fighter jet.