News•Feb 18, 2026
C3BM Launches Software Developer Student Pipeline
The Department of the Air Force’s Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (C3BM) has launched the first iteration of a software developer student pipeline. The program targets Airmen from Kessel Run, the Operational Response Team, and the Conjure branch of Airspace Mission Planning, delivering industry‑standard software development training aligned with C3BM culture. The curriculum spans a broad set of technical subjects to ready participants for the DAF Battle Network. This initiative represents a strategic push to embed software engineering expertise directly within the force.
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Delivering Deterrence: Sentinel Restructure to Complete in 2026; Initial Capability Timeline Set
The U.S. Air Force unveiled its restructuring plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, aiming to complete the organizational overhaul by 2026. The Sentinel will replace aging ICBM systems, delivering a modernized, land‑based nuclear deterrent. An initial operational capability timeline has...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Energy Department have jointly loaded a next‑generation small modular nuclear reactor onto a C‑17 Globemaster III for rapid transport. The move showcases a new logistics capability to deploy advanced reactors to forward operating...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
USecAF Visits Kadena AB to Conclude Indo-Pacific Tour
U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Lohmeier concluded his Indo‑Pacific tour with a visit to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. During the stop he met with Airmen, Space Force Guardians and senior commanders to gauge unit readiness and morale. The...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
JBER Debuts a PACAF-First Mission Ready Airman Program
Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson launched the Pacific Air Forces’ first Mission Ready Airman program, targeting Security Forces. Thirty‑four noncommissioned officers completed the inaugural course, which blends tactical skills with mission‑focused instruction. A core component was land‑navigation training designed for GPS‑denied scenarios,...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Reserve Leaders Emphasize Standards, Strategic ‘Reserve Advantage’ to NATO Allies
Senior reserve leaders from NATO convened at the NATO Air Reserve Symposium to underscore the expanding role of reserve components in global security. They introduced the "Reserve Advantage" concept, highlighting reserves’ ability to provide surge capacity, specialized skills, and cost‑effective...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
C3BM Takes Lead on Joint Fires Network
The Department of the Air Force’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (C3BM) has created an integrated program office to lead the Joint Fires Network (JFN). The JFN will synchronize fire‑support capabilities across the services and...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
National Defense Areas Expanded, Established Along Texas Border
The Secretary of War has ordered the South Texas National Defense Area to be expanded, pushing the western boundary of NDA 3 to Roma, Texas. This extension adds roughly 250 miles of territory west of the Gulf of America, aligning the line...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
DRMC Airmen Support Certification of Instrument Landing Systems
U.S. Air Forces Central’s Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (DRMC) Airmen completed the commissioning and flight‑inspection of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s instrument landing systems (ILS). The teams verified glide‑slope antenna heights and overall system performance, confirming compliance with safety standards...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Air National Guard Base Takes Stage Ahead of Super Bowl LX
Moffett Air National Guard Base will host a joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover that will streak across the sky during the national anthem of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. The championship pits the Seattle Seahawks against the...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Shaping the Future of Airpower: Air Force Requirements Transformation Industry Day
On Jan. 29, the U.S. Air Force convened an industry day to overhaul its requirements process, gathering roughly 350 defense contractors and technology firms. The event highlighted a shift toward agile, data‑centric acquisition and rapid prototyping to accelerate fielding of...
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