A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress aircraft perform a Freedom 250 flyover in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. The featured tri-bomber formation flyover was conducted in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday and highlighted the contributions and commitment of the U.S. Air Force in defending freedom. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Bryce Moore)
The Air Force’s shift to Agile Combat Employment (ACE) in support of Joint All Domain Operations reflects a fundamental shift in the operating environment defined by a transparent battlefield, denied sanctuary, extended adversarial range, advanced Anti-Access/Area-Denial, and contested logistics. In this environment, Civil Engineers must be more than technical experts; they must make rapid, autonomous decisions under pressure to survive. To...
Staff Sergeant selectees at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri prepared for the next step in their careers, leading and supervising junior Airmen, during a newly implemented noncommissioned officer induction course.
For B-2 test pilot “Igor,”, aviation was never about chasing a thrill. It was a calling, shaped by family, hometown pride, and the military community that surrounded him near Whiteman Air Force Base.
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman AFB on July 10 to commend Airmen on the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.
