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  • March 3, 2020

    Air Force releases senior master sergeant/20E8 promotion cycle statistics

    20E8 promotion statistics

AETC News

  • Spanish LEAP Scholar, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elio de los Santos interprets during exterior movement training for members of the 1st Battalion, 25th Marines and Guatemalan paratroops, known as Paracaidistas, on May 20, 2025, at the Paracaidistas’ training base near San Jose as part of CENTAM Guardian 2025. CENTAM Guardian, an annual, multinational exercise, fosters strong partnerships by enabling combined forces to effectively address shared security challenges. By deploying culturally and linguistically exceptional service members like de los Santos, LEAP directly advances the National Defense Strategy’s mandate to increase burden sharing with global allies and partners. This organic communication capability establishes the tactical interoperability required for combined forces to integrate seamlessly and share the operational responsibilities of regional defense. (Courtesy photo)

    Left of ‘Go’: CSAF’s Vision for Allied Airpower Depends on Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Lacresha A. Merkle (right) renders her first salute to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Nelson (left), outgoing commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS), during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 30, 2026. Chief Master Sgt. Jake Fason (center), the new AFRS command chief, served as the guidon bearer for the ceremony, where Merkle formally took leadership of the service from Nelson. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Amanda Yastrzab)

    Air Force Recruiting Service Welcomes New Commander, Command Chief at JBSA-Randolph
  • Squadron Officer School students participate in a wargaming exercise designed to strengthen critical thinking, decision-making and leadership skills during Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

    Squadron Officer School research program helps shape future Joint Staff operational research
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Rebekah Suggs, Laughlin Medical Group operational support team dietitian, demonstrates the process of boiling ramen for participants during the Cooking Connections cooking class at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 23, 2026. During the class, Suggs shared practical cooking techniques and budget-friendly recipes designed to help participants build confidence in the kitchen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

    Stepping In the Kitchen: MFRC Hosts Cooking Class
  • Air University Prop & Wings

    Air University names new command chief

Air Force News

  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron salute Lt. Col. Ryan Rutter, 357th Fighter Squadron commander, as he exits an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft for the final time at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 29, 2026. The rendering of the final salute is a tradition reserved for the Squadron commander as they complete their final flight at an installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

    A-10’s take fini flight at Davis-Monthan AFB
  • An LC-130H Skibird assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing sits on the flightline during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Oshkosh, Wis., July 23, 2026. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention showcases military, commercial and general aviation through aircraft displays, educational programs and aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jamie Spaulding)

    AF Week in Photos
  • The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration for military merit and was created by George Washington.

    A Legacy of Sacrifice: Airmen, Soldiers wounded in 2003 attack recognized at Purple Heart ceremony
  • The digital graphic for the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon found on the Air Force awards and decorations web page.

    Air Force announces Outstanding Airmen for 2026
  • Man in USAF camo stands behind podium and gives speech.

    ‘We are the ember’: Gen. Dale White demands speed on Air Force programs

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