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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

  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Charles Rodriguez, Hap Arnold Innovation Center, California Air National Guard, tries on First-Person View goggles for small Unmanned Aerial Systems during a Defense Contract Management Agency, or DCMA, Blue List training event, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 14, 2026.

    California Guard Innovation Center Hosts Drone Training

  • Rising to the Challenge: 142nd Wing Airman takes Second Place in 2026 Oregon Best Warrior Competition

    Rising to the Challenge: 142nd Wing Airman takes Second Place in 2026 Oregon Best Warrior Competition

  • Members of the Ecuadorian military and the Kentucky National Guard’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team visit Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky,. as part of an emergency-response capabilities demonstration March 10, 2026. The Ecuadorians were there to learn more about the Kentucky Guard’s mission and interagency cooperation across the state, and to share their own techniques for responding to emergency contingencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)

    Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Share Disaster Response Tactics

  • Soldiers assigned to the Montana Army National Guard Honor Guard carry the casket of Pvt. Henry Bordner from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules to a waiting hearse during a dignified transfer.

    Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

  • A graphic depicting four photos representing the four Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026.

    Air National Guard announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year

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

  • Service member dons bite suit.

    18th Wing command chief trains with military working dog teams

  • Service member gives speech.

    Kadena Air Base promotes awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 20, 2026. Realistic combat training sustains the readiness required for U.S. air and space operations.

    Red Flag-Alaska 26-1 kicks off

  • Contractors insert a device into a pipe.

    High-tech inspections provide 92nd CES proactive pipeline analysis

  • Two military members fold a U.S. flag during a funeral.

    Keesler Honor Guard renders final honors to WWII veteran

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