Aug. 31, 2026 DAF announces additional guidance implementing changes in response to SECWAR memorandums Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains, and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes.
Aug. 3, 2026 DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026.
July 15, 2026 USSF accepting proposals for fifth research opportunity under the USSF University Consortium The United States Space Force is currently accepting proposals for USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 5.
June 17, 2026 DAF updates uniform guidance for Chaplain Corps, Air Force maternity uniforms The Department of the Air Force has issued new implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the Air Force maternity wrap dress.
June 16, 2026 Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain Air University is preparing military leaders to address emerging challenges in the space domain, where advances in technology, expanding commercial space activity, and increasing international competition are reshaping military operations.
May 28, 2026 DAF announces top safety award winners for 2025 These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from planning and preparation to execution and final assessment.
April 27, 2026 Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking The USSF is looking to secure the tactical high ground through its Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program: an initiative designed to provide the joint force with persistent vigilance over the battlefield, tracking airborne threats continuously from space.
April 10, 2026 DAF takes steps for potential Alaskan AI data centers The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with actions to potentially build and operate one or more advanced artificial intelligence data centers at three DAF installations in Alaska.
April 8, 2026 Buckley SFB, Malmstrom AFB selected for Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations program This decision is a key step in ensuring the service can execute critical missions without interruption, thereby strengthening national security.
April 2, 2026 DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.