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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

  • C-130J quick inspections

    California Airmen Execute Cross-Unit Collaboration Ensuring Timely C-130J Inspections

  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 from the Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., flies over the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., April 16, 2026 in advance of this weekend’s Thunder Over Louisville air show. The Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing is serving as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)

    Aircraft arrive at Kentucky Air National Guard Base for Thunder air show

  • An Airmen dressed in camouflage salutes as a veteran walks by dress in a green honor flight shirt and blue jeans

    Missouri Airmen Honor Veterans at St. Louis Honor Flight

  • Lt. Col. Alex Steele, executive officer, 171st Air Refueling Wing, welcomes students during an All-Star Leadership Day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2026. Airmen shared their experiences and perspectives, encouraging students to consider leadership roles and STEM-focused careers within the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss)

    171st Air Refueling Wing Inspires Hundreds of Student Leaders at All-Star Leadership Day

  • The 113th Command Post poses for a group photo in their alert control facility at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Mar. 23, 2026. The team was recognized as the 2025 Continental Northern American Aerospace Defense Command Region (CONR NORAD) Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) unit of the year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Craig Clapper)

    D.C. Command Post Airmen Showcase Excellence in Vigilance

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

  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ethan O. Culliton, 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron landing zone safety officer, left, oversee a Dutch pathfinder assigned to the 11th Air Assault Brigade, Royal Netherlands Army, right, marshal a U.S. C-130 Hercules to its assigned parking spot during a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Holland Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 4, 2026.

    235th CAOS hosts first LZSO course for NATO ally

  • U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers competing in the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR) selection competition, pose for a group photo at the NATO obstacle course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 1, 2026. Seven officers and five noncommissioned officers were selected from the competition, held March 30 - April 3, to represent the United States this summer in Europe at the 2026 CIOR Military Competition, where reserve forces from NATO nations will compete in challenges that test teamwork, endurance and combat skills. (U.S. Army photo by Steven Roussel)

    From JB MDL to world stage: Army Reserve Soldiers selected to compete among NATO's best

  • A photo of a man giving a presentation to base leadership.

    Palmetto Spark Pitch Day 2026!

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    Month of the Military Child: 2026

  • An Airman spins a rifle with students watching her in the background.

    Drill Team performs for Waipahu, Aiea high schools

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