U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 31st FW command chief, prepare to conduct drinking water compliance sampling alongside Airmen assigned to the 31st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 7, 2026. The “Wyverns at Work” campaign enables the 31st FW command team to engage with Airmen’s experiences and operations across various career fields, strengthening trust and cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and aircraft are slated to join Royal Air Force forces for Exercise COMBAT ARCHER UK 2026 (CA-UK ‘26), scheduled July 13-24, 2026. Participating units and assets as a part of COMBAT ARCHER will be F-35A Lightning IIs and F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, alongside 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotankers, and 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron.
The Royal Spark innovation team at RAF Mildenhall developed the USAF High Aerobic Multi-Shuttle Run Pacer Unit V1, an affordable device that helps Airmen maintain the correct pace during the Air Force fitness test. Unlike the standard test, which relies only on audio cues, the new system combines synchronized lights and official audio to provide clear visual pacing, helping users conserve energy and improve performance.
