Children of U.S. military members share their experiences in interviews during Month of the Military Child at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 14, 2026. The Month of the Military Child recognizes the unique challenges military-connected children face, including frequent relocations and family separations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)
U.S. Air Force Airmen are slated to join Allied and partner nation military forces for exercise African Lion 2026 (AL26), scheduled April 20 to May 8. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, bringing together over 30 nations and approximately 4,500 participants for military training operations across Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia. The exercise highlights the U.S. Air Force's "Total Force" integration, with...
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Gerald Creech, 31st Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, and Tech. Sgt. Jacob Mason, 31st Fighter Wing Inspector General Inspections Self-Assessment Program manager, recently embarked on an innovative digital automation project to transform how dormitory inspections are conducted. They sought a way to improve efficiency, accountability and real-time visibility for leadership across the base.
