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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 ANG NEWS

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    146th Airlift Wing Accomplishes First of its Kind RAT Training

  • Maj. Joel Loranger, the operations officer with the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire National Guard, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal May 2, 2026, at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire.

    New Hampshire Airman Earns Bronze Star

  • A man operates controls and watches multiple screens in a remotely piloted aircraft ground control station.

    Reaper Smoke 2026 draws dozens of total and joint force RPA crews in skills competition

  • C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing and the Polish Air Force conduct an elephant walk during Rodeo Day in support of Hussar Saber 26-1.

    Supply from the sky: U.S., Polish Airmen strengthen Allied airlift capabilities during exercise Hussar Saber 26-1

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    March takes on One Base, One Network

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 visit highlighted the precision required of Airmen in aircrew flight equipment to maintain lifesaving equipment for aircrew. The visit was part of Dover Duties, a recurring program designed to strengthen cross-unit understanding between Airmen, leadership and mission partners.

    Dover Duties with Aircrew Flight Equipment

  • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Marines assigned to Battery G, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, fire a Howitzer during a combined-arms live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, March 21, 2026. The CALFEX, led by 2nd Bn., 25th Marines Regt., included a forward arming and refueling point established by Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, and integrated forces from Marine Forces Reserve units based in New Jersey to conduct aviation and ground operations throughout the exercise. Participating units included Combat Logistics Battalion 25; 125 Headquarters and Support; Marine Aircraft Group 49; Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772; and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773. (U.S. Army photo by Steven Roussel)

    The Pit Stop of War: FARP keeps Marines, aircraft in the fight during CALFEX

  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jennylyn Cabanilla, Julius A. Kolb Airman Leadership School commandant, right, presents the Commandant’s Crucible trophy to Senior Airman Thaddeus Lindsey, 627th Force Support Squadron food service shift leader, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 7, 2026.

    ALS Class 26-C takes on the Commandant’s Crucible

  • A KC-135 assigned to the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, takes off.

    Arctic Gold 26-2 validates rapid airpower generation

  • Two Air Force pilots hold a certificate with a giant American flag in the background

    55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross

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