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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

  • U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Samuel Leiva, 162nd Aircrew Flight Equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates parachute setup at Morris Air National Guard Base, Ariz., May 1, 2026. The 162nd AFE flight secured two Navy-funded technician positions, facilitating parachute inspections for the Naval Air Station Fighter Weapons School program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hampton Stramler)

    162nd Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment earns dual MAJCOM awards for sustaining combat readiness

  • Airman poses with trophies

    Tennessee Airman reflects on success at Army-dominated shooting competition

  • U.S. Soldiers aid Sgt. Josiah McBride, left, serving as part of the Massachusetts National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, or CBRN, Task Force Search and Extraction Recon Team 1 in donning personal protective equipment during a CBRN Task Force collective training exercise at Camp Edwards Training Site, Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, May 16, 2026.

    Massachusetts Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Capabilities

  • U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe throws the ceremonial first pitch during the Washington Nationals National Guard Appreciation Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2026.

    National Guard Day at Nationals Park Celebrates Guard Service, Community

  • U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Christman sits in a row, second from left, with Singapore, Czech, and Swiss leaders during a panel on the "Digital Immune Systems."

    Owning the Cyber Battlespace: 16th Air Force Bolsters Allied Cyber Defense in Poland

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

  • Airmen assigned to the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during live-fire training at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 6, 2026. The joint training event, held May 6-8, ensured firefighters maintained Federal Aviation Administration certification while strengthening partnerships between military and civilian emergency responders.

    AF Week in Photos

  • A woman stands at the front of a room, giving remarks, with people seated at a table listening.

    Peer Support Program seeks volunteers to connect wingman with resources

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    Consumer Notice: 86th MDG conducts tests for PFAS in water system

  • Members of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Philippine Air Force chapel team pose for a photo during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Basa Air Base, April 24, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

    Balikatan 2026: 21st AEW leadership meets with Joint Task Force chaplaincy team over Balikatan

  • U.S. Security Forces Airmen grapple during the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 2026.

    Defenders face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

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