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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

  • MARE in Mass.

    104th Fighter Wing sharpens readiness during Major Aircraft Response Exercise

  • U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jacob Montiel, a weapons technician assigned to the 195th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit removes a pin from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 2026 Weapons Load Competition at Morris Air National Guard Base, Ariz., May 1, 2026. The annual event strengthens espirit de corps while reinforcing the wing's focus on readiness and combat capability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Beltran)

    162nd Wing Airmen strengthen combat capability, lethality, and precision at annual weapons load competition

  • U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Reuben Dominguez, 163rd Regional Training Site superintendent, California Air National Guard, gives kudos to Airmen after operating a skid-steer successfully during a weeklong Rapid Damage Repair course at March Air Reserve Base, California, May 19, 2026.

    California Guard Trains Airmen to Rapidly Repair Damaged Airfields

  • U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Samuel Leiva, 162nd Aircrew Flight Equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, demonstrates parachute setup at Morris Air National Guard Base, Ariz., May 1, 2026. The 162nd AFE flight secured two Navy-funded technician positions, facilitating parachute inspections for the Naval Air Station Fighter Weapons School program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Hampton Stramler)

    162nd Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment earns dual MAJCOM awards for sustaining combat readiness

  • Airman poses with trophies

    Tennessee Airman reflects on success at Army-dominated shooting competition

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

  • The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team is urging personnel across the Complex to be proactive to minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses. The Safety team is also encouraging fellow members of Team AEDC to recognize the signs of heat illness. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration graphic)

    Beat the heat

  • Student pilots from graduating Class 26-11 and leaders from the 47th Flying Training Wing come together for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 21, 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 by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

    Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-11 

  • A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group search for simulated isolated personnel during a survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) training exercise at Moody Air Force Base.

    Training to survive: Moody Airmen sharpen personnel recovery skills

  • An unexploded World War II-era ordnance item rests in place prior to disposal operations conducted by the 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and New Mexico State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel at the Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico, May 20, 2026. The joint team coordinated with environmental specialists, New Mexico Fish and Wildlife officials, and Pueblo of Acoma representatives to safely dispose of the ordnance while minimizing impacts to the surrounding ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donnell Schroeter)

    Kirtland EOD partners with Pueblo of Acoma to clear WWII-era ordnance

  • Joseph Carrillo, Air Force Test Center contract specialist, poses for an official photo at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Carrillo has worked for the Department of the Air Force for 23 years and hopes that his story will positively impact the lives of military members, civil servants, and beyond. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 1st Lt. Danielle Rose)

    Keep Moving Forward: A Mental Health Narrative

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