This structural realignment, driven by the DoW's transition to a Warfighting Acquisition System, decentralizes authority and resources by mission area to increase accountability and accelerate capability delivery to warfighters.
In the 2026 DoW Environmental Awards, the Department of the Air Force earned top honors in four categories highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship strengthening mission readiness and improving the quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and their families and the communities that host DAF installations.
More than 1,000 Airmen are trained in Rapid Damage Repair and other Civil Engineer specialty courses annually, strengthening mission readiness through technical expertise, mentorship and teamwork.
Air Force Reserve Command and Robins AFB emphasize the critical role of Citizen Airmen in sustaining aircraft, supporting global missions and maintaining the readiness of American airpower through the Total Force model, especially as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
The 137th SOW is getting ahead of the curve in support of the Culture of Fitness initiative by implementing and encouraging increased physical training. Airmen are participating in unit exercises, such as the workout of the day and the Diamond Fitness Challenge to remain a force that is organized, trained and equipped for mission support.
Fort Buchanan demonstrated its critical role as a readiness platform when hundreds of soldiers deployed from the installation in Puerto Rico to a continental United States mobilization station in support of a future mission with a combatant command.
Razorback Range provides ASOS personnel across the country the ability to train in the mission of close air support in a unique, dynamic environment that is supported by the total force, including contract air.