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An A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a C-130 drogue basket during the first probe and drogue air refueling operation in the aircraft's history, April 2, 2026. The Probe Refueling Adapter was developed to meet an urgent combatant command requirement for increased refueling availability in theater. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SMSgt Charles Givens)

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A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II sits on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 12, 2023. The HC-130J provides rapidly deployable combat search and rescue forces to theater commanders worldwide.

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LATEST AATC NEWS

  • An A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a C-130 drogue basket during the first probe and drogue air refueling operation in the aircraft's history, April 2, 2026. The Probe Refueling Adapter was developed to meet an urgent combatant command requirement for increased refueling availability in theater. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SMSgt Charles Givens)

    A-10 refueling probe fielded in record time

  • The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) KC-135 Test Detachment, working alongside the Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Wing, continues to demonstrate how warfighter-driven innovation can transform the proven KC-135 Stratotanker into a next-generation asset ready for contested, multi-domain operations.

    KC-135 Test Detachment Advances Connectivity, Enhances Survivability

  • U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Wittmer, commander of the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center, delivers remarks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly created AATC KC-46 Combined Test Center at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, Sept. 5, 2025. The milestone established the 157th ARW and the AATC as key players in testing and fielding advanced capabilities for the KC-46A. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Timm Huffman)

    NH Air Guard to Spearhead KC-46A Modernization with New Test Force

  • An Airman marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker from the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing during Resolute Force Pacific 25 in the Indo-Pacific region, July 24, 2025

    AATC delivers rapid KC-135 modernization

  • Reserve, ANG Lightning arrive to Eglin

    New F-35 test force stands up

LATEST AFRC NEWS

  • The Annual Awards graphic highlights the achievements of 22nd Air Refueling Wing members at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The graphic depicts a medal representing an award-winning team or individual. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

    22 ARW announces 1st Quarter Award winners

  • U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon (left), commander of U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command, meets with Australian Major General Greg Novak (right), commander of Australian Defence Space Command, in Canberra, Australia, April 23, 2026. (Courtesy Photo by Australian Defence Space Command)

    Securing the high ground: U.S.-Australian alliance a decisive advantage in Space

  • A graphic highlights the updated U.S. Air Force physical fitness assessment guidelines for the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard. The update introduces a "risk-free" baseline testing window from March 1 to June 30, 2026.

    Zero Risk, Total Readiness: 192nd Wing tackles new fitness standards

  • Graduates from Airman Leadership School Class 26-C stand in formation during their graduation ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 29, 2026. ALS provides Airmen the skills and tools to mentor and lead their wingmen as they step into the supervisory role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

    Laughlin Graduates ALS Class 26-C

  • Master Sgt. Ryan Rosso, 142nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron First Sergeant, speaks with cadets at an open house for the Oregon Youth Challenge Program on April 2, 2026 in Bend, Oregon. Rosso himself graduated from the program 20 years ago and returned to speak with the current high school aged students about what their future might hold.

    Diamond in the Rough

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