U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS), Hurlburt Field, Florida, honed critical pre-deployment skills in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, radio communication, force protection, and search and rescue capabilities during training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 9, 2026. The 31 CABS represents the force of the future, deliberately teaming capabilities-based Airmen into a single, cohesive Unit of Action with the 31st Air Task Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador)
Air Combat Command recently hosted Weapons and Tactics Conference 2026 here, an annual, two-week event where Airmen from across the force gather to identify and solve the most pressing tactical challenges.
The conference, more commonly known as WEPTAC, is the Air Force’s premier forum for developing and refining warfighter-driven solutions to ensure the joint and coalition force is ready for a high-end conflict.
Air Combat Command hosted its annual Command and Control Summit, Jan. 12-13, bringing senior leaders together from across the joint and coalition forces to accelerate the development of warfighter-driven solutions for the future of multi-domain operations.
More than 190 participants gathered for the C2 Summit, including joint and allied partners from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, as well as senior leaders from...
For Airman 1st Class Taylor Vasquez, a personnel specialist assigned to the 99th Force Support Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, wrestling has been more than a sport; it’s been a way of life for the past 14 years. Now, just over a year into his Air Force career, he’s preparing to step onto the mats to compete at his first Air Force wrestling camp, scheduled to begin Nov. 3 in Dayton, Ohio.
During the camp, Vasquez will face off...
