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08/22/2026

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 22, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the aircraft's range, endurance and operational flexibility, enabling fighter aircraft to project combat airpower and sustain operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)

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08/21/2026

Sometimes we wait for small things, such as a return phone call, the upcoming weekend, or the next paycheck.
Other times, we wait for moments that will change our lives like reuniting with those we love, holding a new baby, or finding out where the next “home” will be.
Some find these times exciting, others dread them, but the reality is, waiting is an unavoidable part of life.
The difficult part of waiting is that we often do not know how long it will last. Often, the minutes feel like hours and the hours feel like an eternity. As time goes by, even with a host of people around us, these times of waiting can make it feel as if the weight of the world were on our shoulders.
It is times like this that I find wisdom and comfort from my faith tradition. In the Bible, there are countless men and women who waited, for calling and direction, provision, and protection, but one of the examples that provides the greatest comfort for me is that of Joseph in Genesis 37-50.

Sometimes we wait for small things, such as a return phone call, the upcoming weekend, or the next paycheck. Other times, we wait for moments that will change

08/21/2026

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Recently deployed Airmen hug their families after returning to Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine, July 27, 2026. The Airmen returned home following a routine deployment to an undisclosed location in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

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08/20/2026

“We’re essentially baking in warfighter feedback prior to large lot purchases. And we’re moving at a pace to ensure our future warfighters have the tools they need to maximize lethality from day one.”

The 412th Test Wing and the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center’s Detachment 5 flew the first joint sortie in a T-7A Red Hawk at Edwards Air Forc

08/20/2026

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A YFQ-42A Dark Merlin Collaborative Combat Aircraft assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit approaches Creech Air Force Base, Nev., July 22, 2026. The aircraft is designed to increase tactical flexibility by operating alongside crewed aircraft in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

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08/19/2026

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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 27th and 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadrons taxi to the runway during readiness exercise Beverly Beach 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2026. The exercise strengthens readiness to deter aggression and defend the shared interests of the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)

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08/18/2026

“I am thrilled of the incredible performance that this test center has done under General Cain’s leadership,” said Hurry. “The leadership, the teamwork, and the camaraderie have been nothing short of phenomenal. General Massaro is absolutely the right person to lead this organization forward.”

Cain, who will become the Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, Operations, shared his gratitude for his time as commander.

Brig. Gen. Mark A. Massaro assumed command of the Air Force Test Center during a ceremony held June 30, 2026, in Hangar 1600 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

08/18/2026

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Staff Sgt. Philip Slick performs pushups under pressure during the 101st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron Best Defender Competition in Bangor, Maine, July 27, 2026. The competition tested security forces Airmen's proficiency in land navigation, marksmanship, tactical fitness, doctrine knowledge and endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

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