U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Clauss, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, inspects chlorine levels at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. Bioenvironmental health personnel conduct routine chlorine testing to verify the effectiveness of water disinfection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Todd)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pezzulli and Senior Airman Ethan Hutcherson, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, position a percussion actuated neutralizer (PAN) near a simulated hazardous material container during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The PAN uses a laser aiming system to identify a precise point to accurately align the system before activating it, supporting safe operations and reinforcing precision throughout the training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)
U.S. Air Force Airmen render honors during the final salute for Col. Amanda Sheets, 19th Maintenance Group outgoing commander, at the 19th MXG change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 11, 2026. The final salute is a military tradition recognizing a commander’s service and leadership as they relinquish command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Ortega Corona)
Construction progresses on a new dorm facility at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 13, 2026. As renovations continue, the new improvements to the dorms at Little Rock AFB aim to deliver safer, cleaner, and more resilient living conditions that support both the mission and the people who carry it out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)
260501-F-XB934-1080 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Crystal Haymond plays with her daughter on the playground at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 1, 2026. Crystal Haymond continues serving with the 19th Medical Group while undergoing treatment for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones)
Every mission starts with a healthy force. Through bioenvironmental engineering, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Clauss, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, helps to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards ranging
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen honed their skills during a Weapon of Mass Destruction training, strengthening their ability to safely identify hazards, assess evolving threats and respond to high risk incidents.
Military combat readiness extends to off-duty activities, particularly during the July 4 and Freedom 250 celebrations. Airmen and Guardians must apply tactical planning and risk assessment to their holiday plans to prevent tragic off-duty accidents.
The DAF has issued new implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the Air Force maternity wrap dress.
The 19th Maintenance Group conducted a change of command ceremony at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 11, 2026.
A 110-Airman element from the 621st Contingency Response Wing deployed to Simón Bolívar International Airport in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. U.S. military forces have mobilized to support a Department of State-led disaster assistance mission
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Joint Base Charleston’s 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Prevention Team earned the Department of War Outstanding Fire Prevention Program of the Year Award and will formally accept the honor this July during the 2026 Senior Fire Officer Training Summit in Reno,
After a year-long training and certification period, followed by a nine-month deployment in the Middle East, the 12th Air Task Force inactivated today, making way for the Air Force’s updated deployment model, the Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0.The 12th ATF stood up in September 2024 to train and deploy
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — McConnell Air Force base hosted a briefing and demonstration with local and federal agencies to speak about the importance and benefits of Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) immersion.
If we want peace, the U.S. Air Force must deliberately prepare for war. This is the mission of Air Mobility Command’s two Combat Training Squadrons (CTS), who ensure when “Fight’s On” is called, Expeditionary Forces are trained to win the nation’s wars.