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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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    Arizona Medic Recognized for Crash-Scene Care

  • Intelligence Airmen assigned to the 224th Cyber Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, conduct defensive cyber operations on Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, May 9, 2026.

    Idaho Guard Cyber Squadron Identifies Threats, Delivers Intelligence

  • Participants of Cyber Yankee 2026 participate in a training exercise prior to the start of the practical exercise portion of the event at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, May 11, 2026.

    Connecticut Guard Strengthens Preparedness, Hosts Cyber Yankee

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    Fall Prevention and Risk Management – It’s Your Job!

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 B-52H Stratofortress aircraft flies over a training area during Exercise African Lion 26 at Tan-Tan, Morocco, April 23, 2026.

    African Lion 26 concludes: strengthening U.S. and African security

  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adamu Issaka, a load joint inspection representative assigned to 88th Aerial Port Squadron, loads gear onto a Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130H to demonstrate engine running on and offloading procedures during Africa Lion 26 at 3rd Royal Moroccan Air Base, Kenitra, Morocco, April 27, 2026.

    Fast, precise, ready: US, Moroccan airmen strengthen airlift capability

  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Del Villano, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Band trumpeter

    USAFE-AFAFRICA Band strengthens U.S., Poland ties through nationwide Freedom 250 tour

  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Miller,36th SFS, poses for a photo at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 13, 2026. Airmen assigned to the 36th and 736th Security Forces Squadrons are representing Team Andersen during the Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment, taking place May 17-23, 2026. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Jones)

    36th Wing Defenders represent Team Andersen during PACAF combat skills competition

  • Firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron spray water on an aircraft trainer during a major accident response exercise as part of exercise Mustang Rodeo 26-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 14, 2026.

    Osan Airmen respond to simulated aircraft crash

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