April 15, 2020 Air Force makes final basing decision for next two Air National Guard F-35A bases F-35A Lightning IIs will begin to replace many of the older fourth-generation aircraft but the Air Force will continue to fly a mix of fifth and fourth-generation fighters into the 2040s. This will allow the Air Force to maintain enough fighters to meet combatant commander requirements, provide
Jan. 23, 2019 Air Force makes updates to enlisted evaluation policies The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports.
Aug. 23, 2018 Medal of Honor presented to Tech Sgt John Chapman’s family On what would have been their 26th wedding anniversary, Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s widow, Valerie Nessel, accepted his Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump during a ceremony at the White House Aug. 22.
Jan. 26, 2018 Tennessee Airman announced as Air Force Spark Tank finalist The Air Force announced the six Spark Tank finalists who will showcase their innovative ideas to Air Force senior leaders Feb. 23, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium.
Dec. 21, 2017 AF selects locations for next two Air National Guard F-35 bases The Air Force has selected Truax Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, and Dannelly Field, Alabama, as the preferred locations for the next two Air National Guard F-35A bases.