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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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    Montana Air National Guard completes Combat Readiness Inspection during 'Operation War Hog Breakout'

  • A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 123 Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, is parked on the flight line in Bodø, Norway, to support an airlift mission for exercise Ramstein Flag, June 15, 2026. The 123rd AW is providing tactical airlift support to NATO Allies throughout the month of June in support of Ramstein Flag 2026, an Allied Air Command large-scale, multi-location and joint operating area exercise with 18 participating nations and more than 200 aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Annaliese Billings)

    Kentucky Air National Guard concludes operations supporting NATO exercise Ramstein Flag

  • U.S. Airmen with the 156th Contingency Response Group board a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 31, 2025. Exercise Sentry South-Southern Strike is a joint military training focusing on contingency response operations, agile combat employment, aeromedical evacuation, maritime training, specialized fueling operations and strategic airlift and airdrops. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sharymel Montalvo Velez)

    Puerto Rico National Guard Serves as Strategic Bridge for Humanitarian Response in Venezuela

  • Blue sign and red sign. Emergency in white with red background pointing in the direction of the emergency department.

    Illinois Air National Guard Partners with Missouri Baptist for Trauma Training

  • A U.S. Airman assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, conducts flight line operations in mission-oriented protective posture gear during a combat readiness exercise, Operation Iron Orchid, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, June 26, 2026. Operation Iron Orchid is designed to assess and reinforce the wing’s ability to generate combat capability, sustain operations, protect personnel and resources, respond to evolving conditions, and execute mission-essential tasks in a realistic and challenging environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alec Martin)

    115th Fighter Wing hosts large-scale combat readiness exercise

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

  • A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station flies over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2026.

    C-17 Global reach mastered at Ramstein AB

  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Baldemar Campos, 86th Maintenance Operations maintenance scheduler, performs an abdominal exercise to strengthen his core muscles inside the Southside Fitness Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 11, 2026.

    Two Miles Ahead of the Curve: 86 MXO Airman embraces new fitness standards

  • Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

    Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

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    Montana Air National Guard completes Combat Readiness Inspection during 'Operation War Hog Breakout'

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    Freedom Fest celebrates 250th Anniversary of America

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