Today is #NationalPetDay and the US Air Force Academy (Official) falconry team has the perfect pet! The Falcon performs for nearly 600,000 spectators a year at sporting events and educational visits nationwide. The first Academy class selected the falcon has its mascot in 1955 and the falconry team began performing at football games in 1956. Twelve cadets make up the team with four new cadets selected at the end of each freshman year. usafa.af.mil | United States Air Force

The United States Air Force has scheduled the debut of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system for the early 2030s. The Sentinel program is intended to replace the aging Minuteman III missiles as part of nuclear deterrence modernization. Despite cost increases and program restructuring, the system remains central to long-term strategic planning. The estimated program cost is approximately $141 billion over its lifecycle. Nuclear modernization remains a core defense priority. Key F