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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

  • 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

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    Florida National Guard Partners with Greece in State Partnership Program

  • U.S. Airmen with the 143rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron and 194th Intelligence Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, stand at attention for “The Star-Spangled Banner” during their mobilization ceremony at Camp Murray, Wash., April 3, 2026.

    143rd Cyber Operations, 194th Intelligence Squadrons mobilize to support global missions

  • Eight firefighters from the 123rd Fire and Emergency Services Department are honored with Kentucky Distinguished Service Medals during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Dec. 14, 2026, for their efforts in subduing a massive fire after a United Parcel Service cargo jet crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in November. Receiving the medal were (left to right) Assistant Fire Chiefs William Weinstein and Kyle Miller; Firefighter Ethan Howay; Crew Chief Logan Ramsey; and Firefighters Mark Shultz, William Daniels, Alan Smith and Robert Holmes (not pictured). Joining the firefighters for the ceremony were Fire Chief Ty Allen and Kentucky’s assistant adjutant general for Air, Birg. Gen. Bruce Bancroft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Josh Horton)

    Kentucky Air Guard firefighters honored for civilian plane-crash response

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

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    Visibility in space magnified: U.S. Space Force domain awareness upgrade shatters standard for orbital detection, tracking

  • U.S Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander, presents a coin to Master Sgt. Sarah Hinojosa, 35th Fighter Wing inspections program manager, during a visit.

    Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

  • A U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The B-21 program exemplifies the Department of the Air Force's warfighting-focused acquisition mindset, leveraging digital engineering and modern production to deliver a mature, highly capable system at speed. The B-21's efficiency and flexibility will provide a survivable, unpredictable deterrent force, forming the backbone of America’s future bomber force.  (U.S. Air Force photo)

    B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability

  • A military family poses for a photo

    The Sprunk Legacy: A shared calling to fly, serve

  • This graphic depicts an Airman and text providing information about Legal Assistance Readiness Week at Hill AFB.

    Legal Assistance Readiness Week focuses on medical, financial readiness

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