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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.

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  • 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.

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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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LATEST AFRC NEWS

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  • U.S. military spouses pose for a photo during a Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2026. The event included activities designed to recognize military spouses during Military Spouse Appreciation Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Cusmano)

    Celebrating our Military Spouses

  • U.S. Airman 1st Class Shania DeVries, installation entry controller, rings the memorial bell during a closing ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2026. The ceremony concluded Police Week, reinforcing the importance of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

    Police Week at Osan Highlights Defender Mission and Sacrifice

  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, steps off an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2026. The flight enabled Schneider to observe the squadron’s readiness to execute personnel recovery operations in complex and contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

    PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role

  • 57th Annual EOD Memorial ceremony

    Navy Secretary speaks at 57th EOD memorial

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