April 8, 2026 Air Force announces FY26 aviation bonus Eligible active-duty aviators have from Apr. 1 until May 31 to apply for the fiscal year 2026 aviation bonus, Air Force officials announced April 1, 2026.
April 2, 2026 DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.
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.
July 24, 2025 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 170 active-duty lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel (JAG, NC, MSC, BSC, DC and MC) and 518 active-duty captains to major (BSC, DC and MC) during recent P0625B, M0625A, P0425B and M0425A central selection boards
July 16, 2025 Department of the Air Force releases latest U.S. Space Force field grade officer promotions The Department of the Air Force selected 385 U.S. Space Force Guardians for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY25A central selection boards.
June 25, 2025 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 561 active-duty lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel during recent CY25A central selection board.
April 4, 2025 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 1,152 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent P0524B central selection boards (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X).
April 4, 2025 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 329 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent CY24A (DC/MC) and CY24D (NC/MSC/BSC) central selection boards.
Jan. 23, 2025 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 52 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent P0524B central selection boards (Chaplain and Judge Advocate General).
Nov. 27, 2024 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 439 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during the M0624A and M0424A central selection boards (Dental Corps and Medical Corps categories).