WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 3 -- Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * AFIT Alumnus Promoted to Major General Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff (M.S. Logistics Management, 2004), Ohio adjutant general, stands while his wife, Lindsay, places the rank insignia of major general on his shoulder epaulettes, as Gov. Mike DeWine looks on during Woodruff's promotion ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2026. W  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health * The Air Force announced an update to its Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP) in a Directive Type Memorandum introducing new standards and scoring models designed to better align with the demands of modern warfare and promote the long-term health of every Airman. The modernized pro  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases Senior Master Sergeant promotion cycle statistics * Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force Master Sergeants for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle. The average overall score for those selected was 404.15. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.66 years and t  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Air Force selects 1,474 in the Senior Master Sergeant promotion cycle; list posts 5 Mar * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force Master Sergeants for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle. Senior Raters will be granted access to the se  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force, MASS-TF sign MOU to evaluate strategic real estate opportunities * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - The Department of the Air Force and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force, or MASS-TF, signed a memorandum of understanding to explore mutually beneficial opportunities at Hanscom AFB, March 5. The agreement establishes   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Collaboration: A New Era for Training and Partnership * Recently, members of the 88th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center met with controllers from the Air Force Materiel Command Command Post, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, to synchronize efforts in support of the 88th Air Base Wing. This collaborative effort was sparked from discussions among senior   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * CSAF Letter to the Force * Airmen, Over the past few days, Operation Epic Fury has shown the world exactly what Airmen are capable of. When the nation calls, you deliver. This major combat operation demonstrates the unmatched reach, capacity, and lethality of the United States Air Force. Right now, Airmen are taking the fight straight to the adversary. We are unleashing  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused' * Since early morning Feb. 28, American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As part of Operation Epic Fury, which started at 1:15 a.m. EST, Ameri  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Tinker welcomes new honorary commanders * The Tinker Air Force Base Honorary Commander Program welcomed its 2026 class with a brief ceremony Feb. 20. The program, led by Col. Cisco Harris, 72nd Air Base Wing and installation commander, aims to build and maintain strong relationships between the base and the surrounding community. The Honorary Commander Program offers a   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Watern named AFMC Executive Director * Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Kathy Watern was selected as the next Air Force Materiel Command Executive Director, effective March 22, replacing Lorna Estep who is retiring from civilian service. Watern, a member of the Senior Executive Service since 2010, has served as the AFMC Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services since   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program * WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Effective immediately, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and facilities. Under the updated procedures, all vehicle occupants must present a valid DoD identification (e.g., C  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Wright-Patterson AFB Suspends Trusted Traveler Program * Effective immediately, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and facilities. Under the updated procedures, all vehicle occupants must present a valid DoD identification (e.g., Common Access Card, Registered Real ID, VA Ben  more