U.S. Space Force Col. Alison Gonzalez, commander of Space Delta 13, delivers remarks during the Captain’s Leadership Course kickoff ceremony conducted in partnership with Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Jan. 20, 2026. Space Delta 13 Detachment 2 manages execution of the course on behalf of Space Training and Readiness Command.

Inaugural Captain’s Leadership Course signifies milestone for Space Force

Students graduated from the U.S. Space Force’s inaugural Captain’s Leadership Course at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Feb. 13, 2026, a historic first as the service formalizes its own approach to shaping future leaders.

Service members looks out from helicopter

1st Helicopter Squadron brings historic Huey to Berliner Helicopter Day

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, supported “The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter” event at the College Park Aviation Museum, Feb. 21, 2026.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel A. Ezzi, 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller, explains his duties to Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, during the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. Ezzi was recognized for leading training and readiness programs within his flight and serving as the squadron’s lead BDOC controller during the wing combat readiness inspection and the installation’s largest airshow in decades.

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Joel A. Ezzi

Joint Base Andrews leadership visited the 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center in support of the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and

Students from Patrick Henry K-8 School interact with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Reza, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 10, 2026. These students were able to watch a MWD demonstration, visit the K9 kennels and ask questions to gain a better understanding of security forces in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Patrick Henry K-8 School visits JBA for base tour

Fifth grade students from Patrick Henry K-8 School visit Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for a community engagement base tour, Feb. 10, 2026. Andrews hosts base tours for local civic organizations, schools and youth groups to educate members about the