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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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  • 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

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    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

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

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    New F-35 test force stands up

LATEST AFRC NEWS

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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Deal, the first 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron commander, provides remarks at the 435 TAS Redesignation Ceremony, May 8, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

    Introducing the 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron

  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Taylor, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron non commissioned officer in charge of equipment, operates a Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II during a simulated bomb threat exercise during Mustang Rodeo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2026. The training scenario brought together security forces, fire emergency services and explosive ordnance disposal personnel to rehearse emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

    Osan Airmen Respond to Simulated Bomb Threat Exercise

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  • Royal New Zealand Air Force Cpl. Danielle Franken, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elena Cordova, and Philippine Air Force Maj. Jonald Suede work closely together, illuminated by a light as they organize medical supplies inside an aircraft.

    Balikatan 2026: Aeromedical Evacuation Exercise

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