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  • James: New acquisition initiative aims to cut costs

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James announced the Bending the Cost Curve program Jan. 14, at the Atlantic Council in Washington D.C, the new initiative is designed to help the Air Force partner with industry, encourage innovation and drive down the cost of systems.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James sits with Capt. Dana Lyon during the naming ceremony of the Motor Vessel Capt. David I. Lyon, Jan. 14, 2015, in the Pentagon. The vessel was named in honor of Capt. David Lyon, who was killed in action Dec. 27, 2013, while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    Ship named in honor of Air Force captain

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus conducted the official naming ceremony of Motor Vessel Capt. David I. Lyon Jan. 14, at the Pentagon.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James provides opening comments at the Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention summit Jan. 12, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This is the first summit consisting of a diverse cross-section of the Total Force, since the stand-up of the SAPR program in 2005. Sexual assault prevention remains one of James' top focus areas of taking care of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    Sexual Assault Prevention Summit tackles tough issues

    Top Air Force leaders kicked off a Sexual Assault Prevention summit Jan. 12, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to tackle tough issues and get honest and open dialogue from Airmen.
  • Members of the 14th Medical Group meet Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James outside of the Koritz Clinic Dec. 17, 2014, during her visit to Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Along with touring some of the base facilities, James sat down with groups of Airmen to answer questions, and learn more about their daily missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Elizabeth Owens)

    SecAF shares top three priorities during Columbus AFB visit

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 17-18, to meet with Airmen and learn their unique capabilities, key initiatives, attributes and missions.
  • Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James exchanges a laugh with Staff Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis, during ‘Open Door with Secretary James,’ Dec. 16, 2014, at Fort George G. Meade, Md. James reflected on her first year as the service’s secretary answering questions directly from Airmen all over the world in an online town hall-style forum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

    SecAF talks priorities, challenges with Airmen in town hall meeting

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James reflected on her first year as the service’s secretary answering questions directly from Airmen all over the world in an online town hall-style forum Dec 16, at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

  • AF announces no involuntary force management programs for FY15

    Air Force officials announced there is no longer a need to conduct involuntary force management programs for fiscal year 2015 following a year of significant reductions designed to meet the Defense Department strategic and budgetary guidance.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presents the 2014 Harold Brown Award to Dr. Don Erbschloe, Air Mobility Command’s chief scientist, Dec. 9, 2014, during a ceremony held in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. The award is given by the Air Force to a scientist or engineer who applies scientific research to solve a problem critical to the needs of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

    AMC chief scientist receives Harold Brown Award

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented Dr. Donald Erbschloe, the Air Mobility Command chief scientist, with the 2014 Harold Brown Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Dec. 9.
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    “Open Door” with the SecAF

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is slated to host “Open Door with Secretary James,” an online town hall at the Defense Media Activity here, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. EST. The event will be broadcast live on the DoD News channel and streamed live on the DoD News website and www.af.mil.
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    AF senior leaders share holiday messages

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and her husband, Frank Beatty; Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty; and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, wish all Airmen and families season’s greetings.

  • Merger adds efficiency to nuke mission, pay raises for eligible Minot AFB employees

    By realigning key elements of its nuclear mission under a dual-hatted, two-star commander, the Air Force hopes to create more efficient life-cycle management of its nuclear systems, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said here Dec 9.

  • SecAF: ISIL fight requires comprehensive approach

    The air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is working as part of the ongoing joint effort to disrupt, degrade and destroy the terrorist organization, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said here Dec. 9.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James looks to the crowd before speaking to Airmen Nov. 21, 2014, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. James had multiple stops on her trip before coming to Japan, and will continue her journey throughout the Pacific after leaving Yokota AB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez)

    SecAF visits Yokota Air Base

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here Nov. 20-21 to meet with Airmen, discuss her priorities and see first-hand Yokota Air Base’s mission and capabilities as the Pacific Air Forces airlift hub.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talks with Staff Sgt. Michael Speakman who was recognized as one of the base’s outstanding Airmen Nov. 19, 2014, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. James visited Andersen as part of a visit to get a firsthand look at Airmen in action across the Pacific with stops in Alaska, Hawaii, Japan and South Korea. Speakman is with the 36th Medical Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

    SecAF visits Guam during Pacific tour

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here Nov. 19-20, to meet with Airmen and gain a better understanding of the central role the island base plays within Pacific Command as part of engagements at Pacific Air Force bases.
  • Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson and Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James join Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel in the release of the results of the Defense Department's Nuclear Enterprise Review during a press briefing Nov. 14, 2014, at the Pentagon. The findings and recommendations from that review are consistent with actions the Air Force and AFGSC have been taking to improve its nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    DOD, Air Force nuclear force reviews consistent with force improvement efforts

    The Secretary of Defense announced the results of the Nuclear Enterprise Review during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Nov. 14.
  • Tech. Sgt. Lee Olson transports new bed frames into a supply warehouse Oct. 20, 2014, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Olson has personally ordered and distributed more than $400,000 worth of Force Improvement Program equipment to the base's missile complex. Olson is a 341st Operations Group supply coordinator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Collin Schmidt)

    Focused on the future, force improvement marks progress

    Over the past few months, many changes have come to Air Force Global Strike Command. What started as a grass-roots effort has become a monumental effort by Air Force leaders and Airmen to foster positive changes within the command.
  • Gen. Darren McDew talks about the Airmen, global mobility, and the Air Force core values during the Airlift/Tanker Association Conference and Symposium Nov. 1, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Air Mobility Command's mission is to provide rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. The command also plays a crucial role in providing humanitarian support at home and around the world. McDew is the AMC commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tristin English)

    Senior leaders, Airmen gather to focus on mobility mission

    More than 1,400 Air Force senior leaders and Airmen from across the mobility enterprise attended the 2014 Airlift/Tanker Association and Air Mobility Command Symposium from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • First Lt. Victoria Fort dons the very first Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal Nov. 5, 2014, during Air Force Global Strike Command’s 2014 Global Strike Challenge at the Bossier Civic Center, Bossier City, La. Fort is a missile combat crew instructor from the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard)

    SecAF presents first Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medals

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (NDOSM) for the first time to 25 Airmen during Air Force Global Strike Command's 2014 Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 5.
  • Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer, left, passes the Air Combat Command guidon to Gen. Hawk Carlisle during ACC’s change of command ceremony Nov. 4, 2014, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Carlisle assumed command from Gen. Mike Hostage, who retired after 37 years of service to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Candice Page)

    Air Combat Command salutes new leader

    Gen. Hawk Carlisle assumed command of Air Combat Command from Gen. Mike Hostage during a ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Nov. 4.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James looks out a window on board an AC-130U Spooky Gunship, Oct. 20, 2014. During her two-day visit to Hurlburt Field, Fla., James met with Airmen and got a first-hand look at Air Commando operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

    SecAF visits AF special operators

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James learned how Air Commandos operate during a visit here, Oct. 20-21.

  • AF authorizes medical benefits for some separatees

    Air Force senior leaders announced adjustments to benefits for Airmen separated under the fiscal year 2014 Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) program Oct. 31.
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