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  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James conducts an all call with personnel from Air University May 5, 2014, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. In addition to introducing herself and her aims for the Air Force she solicited suggestions from the audience on changes or improvements that she could effect in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)

    SecAF relates readiness to core values

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James spoke May 5 at Maxwell Air Force Base about her first four months in office, the current environment, expectations and how the Air Force core values relate to her own priorities.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and several state senators listen to Capt. Tori Scearbo May, 2, 2014, as she discusses part of the mission at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. Scearbo is a member of the New Hampshire Air National Guard as a 157th Medical Group nurse. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark Wyatt)

    SecAF visits Airmen at Pease

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here to meet with Airmen and senior leaders of the New Hampshire Air National Guard, the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, as well as New Hampshire state representatives May 2.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James spoke to Airmen and held a question and answer session in the base hangar May 2, 2014, during her visit to Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian P. Boynton)

    SecAF, AFRC commander visit Westover ARB

    The 439th Airlift Wing hosted Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Lt. Gen. James Jackson, the chief of Air Force Reserve, May 2.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III present the structure of the Air Force to the Senate Arms Services Committee April 29, 2014, in Washington, D.C. James and Welsh said the Air Force's future will more fully incorporate personnel from the Reserves and National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    Air Force secretary reports on total force balance

    Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James yesterday outlined the service’s progress in leveraging the talent and capabilities of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve within the total force concept.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to members of Altus AFB during an all call April 23, 2014, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The visit marked James’ first trip to Altus AFB as the Secretary of the Air Force. The secretary met with civic leaders, spoke to base personnel about the future of the Air Force and learned more about cost-saving innovations initiated at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Levin Boland)

    SecAF visits Altus AFB, discusses priorities, future

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here April 23, to get a firsthand look at the wing's mission, visit with Airmen and civic leaders, and learn the unique capabilities, key initiatives and attributes of Altus AFB.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James smiles during an interview in her office April 18, 2014, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Sworn in on Dec. 20, 2013, James recently passed her 100th day in office, March 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/Desiree N. Palacios)

    Trial by fire, SecAF marks first 100 days in office

    In late March, the Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James dusted off her desert boots after her first troop visit to Europe and Afghanistan. While the trip allowed her to get a feel for the global reach of the force under her command, James also celebrated a tacit career milestone, when she passed her 100th day in office March 30.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III makes opening remarks at the 3-Star Summit April 14, 2014, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Welsh spoke about the importance of creating environments that promote dignity and respect and how it relates to sexual assault prevention and response. This includes recognizing when services members need help and getting those in need the help they deserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

    Culture change is key to sexual assault prevention

    Air Force senior leaders discuss the importance of creating environments that promote dignity and respect and how it relates to sexual assault prevention and response. Read more.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III present the Air Force Posture Statement April 10, 2014, to the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    SecAF, CSAF testify on Air Force posture

    The fiscal and security challenges triggered by budgetary constraints are posing problems for Air Force strategy, the service’s secretary told the Senate Armed Services Committee April 10.

  • Core values are more than just slogans

    Air Force senior leaders recently released a video as part of an ongoing effort to communicate the importance of living and adhering to the service core values.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks at the Stimson Center in commemoration of Women's History Month March 28, 2014, in Washington, D.C. James spoke on the current status of women in the Air Force, the importance of women in national security and her personal experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    SecAF addresses women in national security

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addressed the topic of women serving in combat roles during a Women In International Security-sponsored event to celebrate Women’s History Month at the Stimson Center, March 28.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson provide updates on the Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., test compromise investigation findings to the Pentagon Press Corps March 27, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Air Force leaders discussed personnel accountability and the action plan to improve the nuclear enterprise. Wilson is the Global Strike Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    Air Force leaders announce accountability actions, way forward for ICBM force

    In a press briefing at the Pentagon today, Air Force officials announced the findings from the Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., test compromise investigations, to include accountability actions and a way forward for the ICBM force.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify on the Air Force posture for fiscal year 2015 before the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense in Washington, D.C., March 26, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    CSAF: Budget cuts affect combatant commands

    Painful budget reductions will reduce the future capabilities of combatant commanders, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told Congress here March 26. Testifying alongside Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, Welsh discussed the difficult decisions budget constraints have presented and will continue to present to the Air Force's role in defending national security.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify on the Air Force posture for fiscal year 2015 before the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense in Washington, D.C., March 26, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie O. Carlin)

    SecAF discusses service’s top priorities

    Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James today provided a congressional panel with an overview of her top priorities for the Air Force.
  • Maj. Sheila Carlson discusses C-130J Hercules mission capabilities with Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During James' first visit to Air Forces Central Command’s area of responsibility as Secretary, she spoke with Airmen and gained a better understanding of the AOR and its missions. Carlson is the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree W. Moye)

    SecAF observes Airmen, core missions in Southwest Asia

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James finished up her first visit to Air Forces Central Command's area of responsibility with a tour of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing March 22-23.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James greets Airmen during a walking tour at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing March 19, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During her visit James held an all call, speaking on three priorities: Taking care of people, balancing today's readiness with tomorrow's readiness and making every dollar count. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Means)

    SecAF visits 380th Air Expeditionary Wing

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during her first overseas tour, March 19.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III answer questions on the Air Force's fiscal year 2015 budget request before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 14, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    SecAF addresses budget challenges in Congress

    Newly-appointed Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James wanted to see the Air Force in action, so she spent her first 11 weeks on the job visiting 18 bases in 13 states, she told members of the House Armed Services Committee March
  • The Air Force core values are engraved in stone as part of the Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do define each Airman's standard of conduct. (Courtesy photo)

    Senior leaders challenge Airmen to reaffirm commitment to core values

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is welcomed by Col. Jayne Jansen and Chief Master Sgt. Trae King Feb. 27, 2014, at Langley Air Force Base, Va. During the meeting, the three leaders discussed joint basing and the concerns of today’s modern force with James. Jansen is the 633rd Air Base Wing vice commander and King is the 633rd ABW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle)

    SecAF discusses current, future challenges with ACC Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here Feb. 27 to learn about the base mission and discuss the challenges facing the Air Force. "This is my introduction to Air Combat Command," she said. "I have seen nothing but enormous energy from the Airmen here as they describe how excited they are to be a part of the mission."
  • Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addresses attendees of the Bloomberg Government Defense Summit at the Ronald Reagan Federal Building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2014. James discussed upcoming Air Force transformation efforts over the next several fiscal years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    SecAF discusses Air Force future, budget during defense summit

    Defense industry leaders and analysts received an insight into the proposed Air Force transformation and a preview of the Fiscal Year 2015 Air Force budget during the Bloomberg Government Defense Transformation Spending and Strategy Summit Feb. 26.

  • SecAF outlines top focus areas to improve ICBM career field

    Throughout the next 60 days, senior Air Force leaders will re-examine the way ahead for the Air Force’s nuclear mission.
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