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01/16/2026

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Airmen assigned to the 132nd Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard, conduct aircraft firefighting training at the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard's Regional Training Site, Fargo, N.D., July 30, 2025. This exercise was one piece of a larger, comprehensive annual training for the squadron. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Armani Wilson)

01/15/2026

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Airmen conduct preflight inspections aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at John Rogers Airport, Hawaii, during the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise 2025, July 9, 2025. The DLE series encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, along with allies and partners, employing more than 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Theresa Valadez)

01/14/2026

ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT, IL – The Air Race Classic (ARC), the longest-running all-women pilots' cross-country air race in the United States, is excited to announce that registration for the 2026 race will officially open on January 15, 2026, at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. This historic 49th annual race will take place from June 23–26, 2026, highlighting the rich aviation heritage of the Midwest and Southeast.
The 2026 race route spans approximately 2,400 nautical miles, beginning at St. Louis Regional Airport (KALN) in East Alton, Illinois, and concluding at Mount Vernon Airport (KMVN) in Illinois. Along the way, teams will test their skills and endurance through a series of enroute stops.
The 2026 race route includes stops in Frankfort, Kentucky (KFFT), Spartanburg, South Carolina (KSPA), Douglas, Georgia (KDQH), Tanner, Alabama (KDCU), McComb, Mississippi (KMCB), Russellville, Arkansas (KRUE), St. Joseph, Missouri (KSTJ), and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin (KPDC).

ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT, IL – The Air Race Classic (ARC), the longest-running all-women pilots' cross-country air race in the United States, is excited to

01/14/2026

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Special warfare tactical air control party Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron simulate shielding patients from rotor wash and debris during a UH-60 Black Hawk landing in Idaho City, Idaho, May 8, 2025. The exercise provided hands-on medevac training and allowed 124th ASOS members to integrate with joint medical personnel in realistic, life-threatening scenarios that demonstrate the combat readiness and tactical proficiency of the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mercedee Wilds)

01/13/2026

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01/13/2026

AETC leadership visited Luke AFB to engage with Airmen and review innovations that keep the base mission-ready and at the forefront of Air Force modernization.

AETC deputy commander visits Luke AFB to highlight readiness by Aerotech News • December 3, 2025 7:38 pm - Updated December 4, 2025 7:07 pm • The Thunderbolt - Luke AFB U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn (left), Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, greets Master Sgt. J ustin Va...

01/13/2026

Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Brig. Gen. Marcel van Egmond, RNLASF Air Combat Command commander, and Brig. Gen. Peter Tankink, Joint Force Command Brunssum assistant chief of staff, attended a pilot graduation at the 308th Fighter Squadron and observed multinational training operations on Sept. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

Training at the 308th has been a model for multinational cooperation since 2018, when the World War II squadron was reactivated to begin providing advanced instruction to United States, Danish, and Dutch F-35 pilots. During their visit, the Dutch officers toured the squadron to see firsthand how U.S., Danish, and Dutch pilots train together and integrate in complex operational scenarios.
“We are known for having well trained and skilled pilots,” said Tankink. “That reputation starts here at Luke.”
Luke AFB, home to the 56th Fighter Wing, hosts pilots from six partner nations across eight fighter squadrons.

Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Brig. Gen. Marcel van Egmond, RNLASF Air Combat Command commander, and Brig. Gen. Peter Tankink, Joint Force Command Bruns

01/13/2026

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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., performs a strafing run during exercise Haboob Havoc, March 29, 2025, over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides a way for pilots to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

01/12/2026

This visit with the 56th Fighter Wing is a testament to the strong alliance and shared commitment to global security.

Italian Air Force commander strengthens F-35 alliance at Luke by Aerotech News • December 5, 2025 8:01 am - Updated December 4, 2025 8:15 pm • The Thunderbolt - Luke AFB Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant, Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, views an F-35A Lightning II, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Ai...