NASA named an Air Force test pilot, a Space Force officer who was once an ICBM missile officer, and a Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot as crew for a year-long Mars simulation mission. The post Air Force test pilot picked to command year-long Mars simulation mission appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
A rule that required boots to be 8 inches tall in the heel will now be reduced to 6 inches after airmen found that boots in smaller shoe sizes were often too short. The post Air Force walks back rules on taller combat boots appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Air Force special operations commandos practiced seizing airfields in the Caribbean as the Navy amassed ships in the region. The post Air Force special ops troops practice airfield seizures amid Caribbean build up appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
All three suffered “nozzle binding” events when the tanker’s fuel probes got stuck in fighter planes during refueling. The post Stuck fuel probe caused trio of mishaps in Air Force’s newest tanker appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
On average, new F-35s were delivered 238 days late in 2024. A government watchdog found that the F-35 builder continues to collect “hundreds of millions” in fees despite sagging delivery times. The post Every single F-35 delivered to the US military last year was late appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Stay informed on the latest shifts in federal technology leadership as new CIOs are appointed and President Trump's second term takes shape. The post Tracking CIOs in Trump’s Second Term appeared first on GovCIO Media & Research.| GovCIO Media & Research
Arlington, Va. — The Air & Space Forces Association’s Doolittle Leadership Center (DLC) has announced the launch of “Building Better... The post AFA’s Doolittle Leadership Center Launches New Podcast: ‘Building Better Leaders’ appeared first on Air & Space Forces Association.| Air & Space Forces Association
The Air Force's second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming wargame focused on testing AI-enabled microservices for "match effectors" tasks. The post AI tools accelerated battle management decisions during latest Air Force DASH wargame appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
General Atomics recently began flight testing of its prototype, dubbed the YFQ-42A, at an unnamed location in California. The post General Atomics begins flight tests for Air Force CCA drone program appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
The new Army Master Combat badges can only be worn by experienced soldiers who are combat veterans. But an Air Force sergeant discovered he was eligible from previous service in the Army. The post The Army created a new award for top soldiers. An Air Force member just pinned it on. appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
It's a hat trick. Air Force jets based in Alaska scrambled three times in five days to intercept Russian planes in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. The post NORAD intercepts third Russian reconnaissance plane in a week near Alaska appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Global Strike Command, which operates and protects the Air Force's nuclear arsenal, says it inspected nearly 8,000 of the handguns after the death of an airman in July. The post Air Force returns M18 pistols to service after inspections across nuclear force appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Days after top Air Force general retires, Hegseth fires leader of agency whose report on Iran strikes angered Trump The post A second senior Air Force general has been forced out at the Pentagon appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Space Force Guardians in 11 jobs, or ‘mission areas,’ are authorized to wear the tabs under the service’s latest dress and appearance policy. The post Space Force authorizes ‘mission tabs’ similar to patches banned by the Air Force appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Residents reported loud booms and broken windows in the city after the Air Force team’s practice flights prior to an airshow. The post Air Force says jets did not exceed Mach 1 in low passes over Chicago appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin will retire in November after serving in his current role for just two years. The post Air Force chief of staff to retire after just 2 years in top Pentagon job appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
As summer winds down, I took my nephew to a few local museums. By far, the Aerospace Museum of California was his favorite. He loved seeing all the planes and playing with all the interactive materials (Legos and other type of building supplies). We spent almost four hours exploring and playing together.| Bridgette Tales
Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, died on July 20, 2025 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. His death remains under investigation.| Task & Purpose
The safety inspections come after Air Force Global Strike Command ordered a pause in the use of the pistols.| Task & Purpose
31 F-16s will shift to Osan Air Base in the second phase of the Air Force’s experiment with supersized fighter units.| Task & Purpose
The German Armed Forces want to procure combat drones with a range of over 1000 kilometres by 2029. Airbus, Rheinmetall and the start-up Helsing are vying for the billion-euro deal. The German Armed Forces are about to embark on a new armament project: according to the German newspaper ‘Handelsblatt’, the air force wants to procure […]| Matthias Monroy
The drone's crew, flying from a base in Missouri, tried to regain control of the MQ-9A Reaper as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea.| Task & Purpose
The Air Force has curtailed using the pistol following the death of an airman, but the other services continue to use the M18 and M17.| Task & Purpose
Officials from the three services said they have no plans to modify or pause use of the Sig Sauer pistol after the death of an airman.| Task & Purpose
House and Senate defense bills include earmarks and priority disparities with the Pentagon.| Citizens Against Government Waste
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi has taken responsibility for the uniform SNAFU and vowed to do better.| Task & Purpose
The command paused using the M18 after a Security Forces airman was killed while on duty when such a pistol discharged.| Task & Purpose
Finding a customer for your product in the Department of Defense is hard: Who should you talk to? How do you get their attention? How do you know if they have money to spend on your product? It almost always starts with a Program Executive Office. The Department of Defense (DoD) no longer owns all […]| Steve Blank
President Donald Trump nominated Space Force Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton to serve as the next vice chief of space operations and Gen. Thomas Bussiere to be the next Air Force vice chief of staff.| DefenseScoop
The German Luftwaffe is aquiring three more Israeli long-range drones, with a total of six then being stationed in Schleswig-Holstein. Israel’s wars in Gaza and Iran make training for German crews more difficult. The German Armed Forces are apparently planning to procure three more long-range Heron TP drones from Israel. To this end, the budget […] Der Beitrag Bundeswehr buys more huge strike drones from Israel and transfers training to Germany erschien zuerst auf Matthias Monroy.| Matthias Monroy
Pakistan denies China’s J-35A stealth jet deal, dismissing rumors of a 2026 delivery. Asif calls it media hype, raising questions on South Asia’s arms race.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
The United States Air Force Security Service (USAFSS) was created in October 1948, just 13 months after the recognition of the Air Force as a separate branch with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947. Cloaked in secrecy, it arose out of a need for air-minded intelligence that just wasn’t being provided by the Army or the Navy. Our good friend and fellow podcaster Philip Shackelford is in the studio to discuss his new book Rise of the Mavericks: The U.S. Air Force Security Serv...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
The Trump Administration is prioritizing major investments in fiscal 2026 for the Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet known as the F-47, while simultaneously deciding to put the Navy’s future tactical aircraft program on the back burner — for now.| DefenseScoop
Since my last report, I have managed to plow through 8 audiobooks. As always, I have worked hard to stay out of the ruts that I tend to find myself in, and have kept things fairly well mixed and va…| J. P.'s Blog
Elphel, Inc. has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II $1.25M contract focused on Advanced LWIR 3D Imaging System for Foliage Penetration and Counter-UAS (LWIR-FOPEN-C-UAS) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). “Elphel is excited to start this journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen U.S. national defense,” ... Read More| Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Delays in finalizing design for the Air Force’s Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) have put the program’s test campaign behind schedule.| DefenseScoop
The Defense Department plans to allocate more than $4 billion in fiscal 2026 to fund development of the Air Force’s F-47 fighter jet and Collaborative Combat Aircraft, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers Tuesday.| DefenseScoop
USAF activates Nellis squadron to test AI combat drones, enhancing fighter tactics with autonomous wingmen like YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A for future air dominance.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
The runway display of 53 Air Force and Navy planes — plus Army missiles — ranged from rescue helicopters to fighters and hulking spy planes.| Task & Purpose
The chart is meant to help medical providers diagnose skin conditions and recommend treatment for airmen and Space Force guardians.| Task & Purpose
The device is aimed at female pilots, who say they often won't drink water for hours to avoid the 'mess' of traditional relief systems.| Task & Purpose
Alaska Defense Military Division supports troops and has deployed more than 36,000 Alaska Military Shelters since 1999. The post What Is a BEAR Base and Considerations for Planning One? appeared first on Alaska Defense.| Alaska Defense
Discover the difference between lightweight maintenance enclosures (LMEs) and large-area maintenance tents (LAMS) for military use.| Alaska Defense
The military keeps in-flight details on the X-37B relatively quiet. A new photo gives the first look at what the view is from space.| Task & Purpose
Every year, the New York National Guard sends soldiers and airmen to Brazil's jungle warfare school, one of the world's toughest.| Task & Purpose
Airmen and guardians will have to undergo a medical evaluation to receive another shaving profile, an Air Force memo says.| Task & Purpose
Air Education and Training Command clarified changes to basic training after a course with lessons on the Tuskegee Airmen was cut.| Task & Purpose
Videos covering the all-Black and all-women flyers were cut from Air Force basic training after a Trump order ending diversity training.| Task & Purpose
Army and Air Force officials were instructed to shutter working groups and offices and even scrub websites with DEI-related language.| Task & Purpose
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller and Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier were both relieved of command for publicly criticizing their superiors.| Task & Purpose
16th Air Force is working across multiple levels of the service to improve synchronization of information capabilities.| DefenseScoop
The Air Force will be creating a separate A2 for intelligence and A6 focused on cyber and networks on the Air Staff.| DefenseScoop
The Air Force is moving “as fast as possible” to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning tools into its efforts to boost readiness levels and prepare for future conflict.| DefenseScoop
U.S. prosecutors say Rim Jong Hyok used ransom payments from American health care providers to steal military secrets.| CyberScoop
Col. Anadis Collado and Lt. Col. Douglas Grabowski led the 628th Medical Group and 628th Healthcare Operations Squadron respectively.| Task & Purpose
Contrary to some historians’ arguments, my research of the Eagle Squadrons—based on interviews and questionnaires from its members, their diaries, memoirs, letters, and personnel records—concluded …| Reflections on War & Society
Tyler Russell Arbuckle (born July 1998) of Utah is a member of the white supremacist, neo-Nazi organization Patriot Front. Tyler Arbuckle goes by the alias “Anthony UT” within the white supremacist, neo-fascist group. In January 2022, leaked messages and images from Patriot Front’s RocketChat internal communications was published on Unicorn Riot and clearly identifies Tyler Arbuckle as “Anthony UT”. Tyler has participated in placing neo-Nazi propaganda, demonstrations, and drills wi...| Texas Against Fascism
This past December, the U.S. Space Force was signed into law making it the newest military branch. As entering the military as a newbie, there are still many things to sort out in regards to Space Force, such as uniforms, rank structure, and more. In a move to gather more ideas, the Pentagon reached out […]| Military Bases
Segue attended the IT Summit “MITS”, where attendees engaged with industry leaders on how automation can speed capabilities to the Air Force| Segue Technologies
Segue awarded contract to support the AFLCMC Logistics Module (LOGMOD) and Base Support and Expeditionary Planning Module (BaS&E) Program.| Segue Technologies