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Jan. 22, 2026
WEPTAC 2026 sharpens tactics for future conflict

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
Jan. 22, 2026
ACC hosts C2 Summit to forge warfighter-driven solutions for the future fight

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
Jan. 20, 2026
Inspired by stranger, North African-Born Airman now inspires others

A U.S. Air Force contracting specialist who joined as a foreign-born resident from North Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic credits a chance encounter with a stranger for launching her military career.
Jan. 12, 2026
Nellis Medics Take the Reins, Host First Medic Rodeo

Cannon blasts echoed across the desert and a helicopter hovered overhead as the cries of casualties cut through the air. This scenario was no ordinary training day; it was the inaugural Medic Rodeo at Nellis Air Force Base, a grueling race against the clock that would test the skills of the
Jan. 5, 2026
Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, including the recent DASH 3 iteration,
Dec. 29, 2025
Virtual Flag: Coalition enhances global partnerships, interoperability, and readiness

The Virtual Flag: Coalition 26-1 exercise, hosted annually by the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, serves as a cornerstone of U.S. and allied forces' readiness, interoperability, and mission command
Dec. 19, 2025
Mobility Muscle of WSINT

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 29th Weapons Squadron and 57th Weapons Squadron participated in a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 9, 2025. The mission challenged aircrew members to integrate joint force capabilities and apply advanced tactics under contested
Dec. 19, 2025
Strike AMU: sortie generation

U.S. Airman assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), inspected and maintained multiple F-15E Strike Eagles at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada on Dec. 3. The 757th AMXS provides agile, mission-ready maintenance that ensures aircraft’s swift recovery and rapid turnaround through
Dec. 17, 2025
Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

The Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, concluded its 2025 Experimentation Series with Capstone 2025, a pivotal event designed to enhance joint and coalition interoperability and accelerate progress in command-and-control modernization. As the culminating event of a series of rigorous
Dec. 16, 2025
B-52 crew comfort seating inbound: 49th TES conducts testing

AFGSC/A5N – Commercial Capabilities & Integration & Transition Division, the 49th TES, &industry partners completed a flight test Monday, Nov. 3, to evaluate an adaptive seat cushion for the B-52H, designed to reduce fatigue & improve aircrew performance during long-duration missions.