• Freedom 250: vigilance beyond the gate

    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.

  • From one leader to the next, the legacy continues

    U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch,19th Operations Group commander, relinquished command to Col. Michael Trimble during a change of command ceremony on April 30, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Col. Bret Echard, commander of the 19th Airlift Wing, presided over the ceremony as

  • DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program

    The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. 

  • Air Force updates fitness test requirements

    Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.

  • 19th AW showcases deployment capabilities in CRE 26-1

    The 19th Airlift Wing completed its Combat Readiness Exercise 26-1 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Nov. 17 – Dec. 5, testing the wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain combat forces.Evaluating combat readiness through exercises like CRE 26-1 is essential to gauging where the Black

  • Update on recent DAF efforts

    In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”