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May 12, 2026
AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents.
April 24, 2026
Polish national sentenced after photographing sensitive military sites

A Polish national was sentenced in Nevada after investigators said he unlawfully photographed and recorded U.S. military installations and equipment, drawing attention to the issue of unauthorized photography at sensitive military sites.
April 20, 2026
AFOSI immersion gives pro staff closer look at mission, capabilities

During an immersion event, March 30, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Special Agents from around the National Capital Region gave the Air Force Office of Special Investigations professional staff attendees a closer look at that relationship through mission briefs, unit tours and a hands-on crime
April 13, 2026
AFOSI Det. 340 supports interagency response in MacDill IED-related case

Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 340 aided an investigation involving an improvised explosive device at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, by working alongside federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as part of a Joint Terrorism Task Force.
March 4, 2026
AFOSI investigation leads to life sentence in child abuse case

An Airman was sentenced to life in federal prison Feb. 27, following a guilty plea to abducting and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, prosecutors said.
Feb. 26, 2026
AFOSI, joint partners reach $2.6M settlement in cargo fraud case

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), alongside federal law enforcement and oversight partners, investigated a case that resulted in a $2.6 million civil settlement with SEA BOX Inc. over alleged violations of U.S. cargo transportation laws tied to War Department contracts.
Feb. 20, 2026
NCO, spouse indicted in alleged $11M fraud scheme

A staff sergeant and his spouse were indicted on federal charges alleging they carried out a yearslong scheme to defraud the War Department of millions through the theft and resale of medical supplies.
Feb. 17, 2026
Former Army colonel sentenced 24 months for unauthorized disclosure of classified information

A retired U.S. Army colonel and former civilian employee assigned to United States Central Command was sentenced 24 months in federal prison for the unauthorized disclosure of classified information Feb. 11.
Feb. 11, 2026
Special Agents get behind-the-scenes look at AF history

Special Agents from four Air Force Office of Special Investigations units at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, took part in a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Jan. 21, combining team building with a close look at how Air Force history is preserved.
Jan. 15, 2026
AFOSI PJ protects F-35 program amid Finland’s aircraft rollout

Long before Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft touches European soil, its journey begins in places here that few people ever see; inside secure facilities filled with vetted personnel on a Texas production line that builds aircraft for U.S. services and allies across the globe.