Jan. 6, 2026 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.
Jan. 5, 2026 Space Force selects 49 Guardians for promotion in the chief master sergeant and senior master sergeant cycles; lists post Jan. 8 Space Force officials selected 12 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 25E9 promotion cycle and 37 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant in the 26E8 promotion cycle.
Jan. 5, 2026 Air Force selects 640 in the Chief Master Sergeant promotion cycle; list posts 8 Jan Air Force officials selected 640 Air Force Senior Master Sergeants for promotion to Chief Master Sergeant out of 2,445 eligible for a selection rate of 26.18 percent in the 25E9 promotion cycle.
Dec. 2, 2025 Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education The Air Force announced updates, Dec. 2, to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active-duty members.
Nov. 18, 2025 Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the Department of the Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18.
Sept. 24, 2025 Air Force updates physical fitness program In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.
Sept. 18, 2025 DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness.
Sept. 10, 2025 Air Force master sergeant claims gold with ‘Limitless’ spirit at 2025 Warrior Games U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Hines, a Purple Heart Medal recipient and Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Ambassador and Mentor from Tampa, Florida, embodied the “Limitless” theme of the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games, which concluded July 26 at Colorado College.
Aug. 20, 2025 Strategic Preparedness: Civilian readiness powers Air and Space Forces superiority DAF civilian developmental opportunities advance strategic thinking, decisiveness, interpersonal skills and innovation, fostering a cadre of civilian leaders capable of guiding the Air and Space Forces into the future.
Aug. 19, 2025 Air Force announces the Outstanding Airmen for 2025 Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025.