October 01, 2012

October 01, 2012

Oct. 1, 2012

The Air Force activates a new Field Operating Agency, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center at JBSA-Lackland, Tex., to oversee the service’s civil engineering functions worldwide, merging the San Antonio-based Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment and Air Force Real Property Agency with the Tyndall AFB, Fla.-based Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency.

Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026

Dec. 30, 2025

The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…

Space Force Tackles Near-Term Training Needs with an Eye Toward a High-Fidelity Range

Dec. 29, 2025

While the Space Force is still making long-term plans to establish high-fidelity live and virtual test and training ranges in the coming years, officials say they're also working with operators to identify near-term gaps and quickly field capabilities to address them.

USAF Adds to SOUTHCOM Buildup, Deploying F-35s to Puerto Rico

Dec. 24, 2025

F-35As from the Vermont Air National Guard have deployed to Puerto Rico in recent days, continuing a major buildup of U.S. Air Force assets in Latin America aimed at combating drug trafficking and pressuring the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

US Bets on On-Orbit Satellite Servicing with 4 Missions in 2026

Dec. 24, 2025

Four satellite missions will launch in the coming year to demonstrate on-orbit refueling, servicing, and repair capabilities to extend the lives of military satellites. Funded by different Department of Defense entities, each will also entail commercial efforts.

PHOTOS: Remembering 2025 in the Air Force and Space Force

Dec. 24, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Air & Space Forces Magazine selected several dozen of the best photos capturing exploration, activities, achievements, challenges, salutes, history, and milestones for Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Check them out below, and Happy Holidays!

Inside the Air Force Plan to Start Its Own Experimental One-Way Attack Drone Unit

Dec. 23, 2025

The Air Force will stand up a new unit next year to shape how the service fights with one-way attack drones.

Wilsbach Wants Air Force Leaders to Get Back in the Cockpit

Dec. 23, 2025

Three weeks after being sworn in as the new Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach climbed into the cockpit of an F-22 fighter on Nov. 24 and prepared to take off from Langley Air Force Base, Va. Now he wants the rest of the Air Force’s top leaders to likewise…

Space Force’s Commercial Reserve Fleet Moves Out of Pilot Phase

Dec. 23, 2025

The Space Force’s work to establish a pool of at-the-ready commercial satellite capacity during a crisis is moving out of the pilot phase as the service prepares to award its next batch of contracts in 2026.

White House Order Underlines Space Force’s Counterspace Mission

Dec. 22, 2025

A new White House new executive order, “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” emphasizes space security as a high priority for President Donald Trump and underlines the Space Force’s role in not only defending U.S. assets, but also in the attack mission.

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