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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

  • Members of the Ecuadorian military examine a forward-looking infrared radiation isotope detector while observing an emergency-response training scenario involving airmen and soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team and civilian emergency responders at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky., March 10, 2026. The Ecuadorians were visiting as part of the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program to learn more about the Kentucky Guard’s emergency-response capabilities and interagency cooperation across the state, and to share their own techniques for responding to emergency contingencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)

    Kentucky Guard, Ecuadorian Partners Share Disaster Response Techniques

  • Brig. Gen. Ken Borchers, Commander, Washington Air National Guard and Assistant Adjutant General, Washington National Guard, presents gifts to Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force, during a visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 13, 2026.

    Washington Air Guard Strengthens Ties During Thai Leadership Visit

  • The Arkansas National Guard ceremonially enlisted 250 recruits April 11, 2026, at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, in Little Rock, to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

    Arkansas Guard Enlists 250 Recruits for America’s 250th Birthday

  • Airmen assigned to the 151st Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight mobilized their field kitchen for the 151st Security Forces Squadron during their two-week annual training for 2026.

    Mobile Kitchen Keeps Utah Airmen Training Longer in the Field

  • Chilean Defense Minister Fernando Barros arrives for the opening ceremony at the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, or FIDAE, 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 7, 2026.

    Texas Guard, Chile Strengthen Partnership at FIDAE Air and Space Show

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

  • 34th Weapons Squadron and service members with the German Air Force’s Helicopter Wing 64 group photo

    Forging the Future of Airpower: U.S. and German weapons schools deepen alliance through integrated training

  • A Propelled Energy Generator creates seismic waves.

    Sentinel Program Hits Key Milestone, Begins Groundwork at Former Montana Missile Sites

  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeants and Chief Master Sergeant Selects pose for a picture during the Chief Recognition Ceremony.

    Goodfellow AFB Hosts Chief Recognition Ceremony

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    Month of the Military Child: 2026

  • Sheppard Elementary student Margot Terrell reads a speech about a petition she started to get upgraded playground equipment

    Sheppard Elementary Gets Upgraded Playground Equipment

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