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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

  • Maryland Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Bethany Libby, an exploitation analyst assigned to the 175th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, conducts defensive cyber operations with counterparts from Estonia and Finland during NATO Exercise Locked Shields 26 in central Finland, April 20, 2026.

    Maryland cyber personnel strengthen collective defense during NATO Exercise Locked Shields 26

  • Master Sgt. Ryan Rosso, 142nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron First Sergeant, speaks with cadets at an open house for the Oregon Youth Challenge Program on April 2, 2026 in Bend, Oregon. Rosso himself graduated from the program 20 years ago and returned to speak with the current high school aged students about what their future might hold.

    Diamond in the Rough

  • Building warrior skills in North Carolina.

    Warrior Skills Course builds combat readiness

  • F-16 Conversion

    122nd Fighter Wing completes historic F-16 conversion

  • Exercise Thunder Cope critical for readiness in USINDOPACOM

    Hawaiian Raptors enhance interoperability during Cope Thunder 26-1

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

  • Airman passes a flag.

    From one leader to the next, the legacy continues

  • Student pilots from graduating Class 26-09 and leaders from the 47th Flying Training Wing come together for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 30, 2026.  Twenty-five U.S. Air Force officers were recognized for successfully completing Undergraduate Pilot Training during a graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo

    Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-09 

  • A dental handpiece is positioned over a dental training model at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 13, 2026. The demonstration was part of a “Boots on the Ground” immersion tour for the Altus Air Force Base command team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

    Boots on the Ground: Altus command team gets inside look at medical readiness

  • U.S. Air Force Reserve members work with Philippine Air Force members during a leader development workshop.

    Air Force Reserve empowers Philippine allies in milestone leadership workshop

  • His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves goodbye during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

    King Charles III concludes U.S. state visit

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