The Air Force Research Laboratory is investing in human machine teaming, because it's an area that has the potential to deliver transformative technologies for future war fighting missions in all domains.
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) projects and sustains the Joint Force globally. Air Mobility Command (AMC) plays a vital role in this mission. With multiple strategic locations around the world, USTRANSCOM enables the rapid deployment and sustainment of personnel, equipment and
To maintain and advance its ability to rapidly deploy anytime, anywhere, AMC has empowered units to experiment with new procedures and strategies to broaden their capabilities before the next major conflict. In this episode of ‘At Altitude,’ we sat down with Maj. Gen. Gerald Donohue, AMC’s Director
For more than 60 years, the Air Force's airlift fleet has been a critical component of global power projection, a force multiplier empowering rapid deployment, force generation, sustainment and joint operations. Given this contested environment and the modernization of adversaries’ capabilities, the
As it continues to build the force it will need for the future, the U.S. Air Force understands that predicting every possible scenario it may encounter is just not possible. That is why Air Mobility Command, the nation’s rapid global airlift enterprise, is exploring and testing new tactics,
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules crews from the 19th Airlift Wing conduct training operations at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 2025. Tactical airlift enables the rapid delivery of medical aid, humanitarian relief and combat support across the globe—often within 48 hours of
As the Department of the Air Force faces the increasing demands of modern warfare, it's working to equip Airmen with advanced skills in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cybersecurity. To maximize the benefits of these tools, digital literacy —understanding how to use digital technologies
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, and Dr. Yolanda Williams, AU provost and institutional accreditation administrator, discuss the differences between education and training and what each prepare Airmen to do.
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, and Dr. Yolanda Williams, AU provost and institutional accreditation administrator, discuss the significance of changing from Air Education and Training Command to Airman Development Command.
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, and Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, discuss the importance of discipline and being ready to train on day one.
Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, discuss the significance of an all-volunteer force and the magnitude of every Airman's commitment to serve.
Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, David Bonner, AU chief historian, and Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, explain why professional military education course curriculums must be relevant to every Airman's role as a
Senior Master Sgt. Kayleigh McAviney, Warrant Officer Training School operations superintendent, and David Bonner, Air University chief historian, discuss the history and significance of Air Force warrant officers.
Col. Damian Schlussel, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Air University command chief, explain the origins of the new Foundations courses and their role in deliberate development.
Col. Eugene Moore III, Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps headquarters commander, explains where AFROTC has come from and why lieutenants are being developed differently.
The U.S. Space Force is pioneering advancements in space sustainment to enhance satellite durability and functionality in hostile environments.
As the U.S. Air Force confronts a new great power competition with near-peer adversaries, Airmen and Guardians are implementing future-focused strategies informed by institutional knowledge.
In this episode of ‘The Debrief,’ Lt. Gen. Tom Miller, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection and Col. Patrick Williams, the Air Force director of weather, explain the current security environment and weather Airmen’s role in Great Power Competition.
The Air Force is teaming up with the joint force, industry, academia, and allied/partner forces around the globe to stay ahead of near-peer competition.
Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, was flown by an autonomous X-62A VISTA, on May 2, 2024, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
In the vast expanse of the digital frontier, where cutting-edge technology meets the demands of modern warfare, the United States Air Force stands at the forefront of innovation. Among its arsenal of advancements, artificial intelligence emerges as a pivotal force, shaping the future of aerial
Recent developments have markedly increased the scope of AI, enhancing tasks as routine as paperwork processing and as complex as the advancement of kinetic warfare technologies. The Air Force Test Center is at the forefront of the Air Force's exploration into AI and autonomy and leverages its vast
During the 2024 Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium titled ‘Preparing for Conflict,’ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talked about the potential for a conflict with China or Russia during his opening remarks. This episode of ‘Pushing the Envelope’ explores how artificial intelligence
In this edition of BLUE, we take a look at how the Air Force is changing to meet the challenge of Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition. From how the service is structured to how service members will be trained and deployed, we examine what’s driving change, and how it impacts people.
Col. Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, 96th Operations Group commander at Eglin AFB and Air Force AI test and operations chief, discusses the current state of AI within the Air Force, ongoing research, development and testing and AI’s place in building the force of the future.
As educational concepts and technology improve, it’s vital that the Air Force keeps up with the status quo to maximize the learning capability of its Airmen and set them up for success once they reach their operational units. To that end, Robinson has directed AETC to adapt and transition to a
Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein took over command of Air Force Recruiting Service in June of 2023 in the middle of the service's first recruiting shortfall in decades. Now he speaks to Airman magazine about changes needed to meet future recruiting goals.
Staff Sgt. Tori Glover, 319th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions active duty recruiter, talks on her experience as a recruiter and the challenges recruiters currently face.
The Air Force must recruit and retain the force we need to fly, fight, and win. Today’s Air Force answers our nation’s call with an experienced corps of full-time and part-time officers, enlisted Airmen, and civilians. We must transform those superb available forces into a force more fully capable
The Air Force must accelerate the modernization of key systems with an emphasis on the Department of the Air Force’s Operational Imperatives.
The Air Force is the global partner of preference for airpower and will be integrated with its allies and partners in future fights.
Our Airmen and their families need—and the future of the Air Force depends upon—a culture and environment of excellence in which everyone can reach their full potential.