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March 17, 2026
Alaska Air National Guard Member's Readiness and Willingness to Help Saves a Life

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — What began as a father-daughter evening at an Armed Services YMCA Father-Daughter Gala quickly turned into a life-saving moment when an Alaska Air National Guard Airman used his training to assist an unresponsive Fairbanks resident.
March 6, 2026
CSAF Letter to the Force

Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released a letter to Airmen.
Feb. 27, 2026
Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health

The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance.
Feb. 23, 2026
168th Wing Airman Takes Excellence in All We Do to New Heights

Staff Sgt. Madison Harper of the 168th Wing is awarded top graduate for achieving a 100 percent on all graded assignments while attending the Personnel Apprentice Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Dec. 12, 2025. As an Air National Guard member, Harper worked in the personnel position prior to
Jan. 9, 2026
Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation

The Air Force releases guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.
Jan. 7, 2026
168th Wing Airmen Strengthen Expeditionary Skills During FISGA RAIN 2025

Airmen from the 168th Communications Squadron participated in Exercise FISGA RAIN 2025, a first-of-its-kind contested communications exercise held Dec. 8–12 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise brought together joint and total force partners to test expeditionary communications
Dec. 10, 2025
24th CSAF Gen. Wilsbach’s First Letter to the Force

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released his first letter to Airmen.
Dec. 9, 2025
Hegseth Outlines New National Defense Strategy During Speech at Reagan Library

Simi Valley, Calif. - During a keynote speech that one Pentagon official speaking on background said represented a preview of the War Department's forthcoming National Defense Strategy, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today outlined four distinct lines of effort for the department to take, so as to
Dec. 5, 2025
A Strong Final Mile - 168th KC-135 Airman Runs Air Force Half Marathon in final Duty Year

Master Sgt. Christopher Massengill, currently serving as an administrator for the 168th Operations Group, marked the final year of his military career in a meaningful way by running the Air Force Half Marathon. Set to retire in 2026, Massengill will conclude more than 22 years of service across both
Sept. 30, 2025
Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact

Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means.

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