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Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

Pentagon News — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:09:00 GMT

DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.

Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26

Tech. Sgt. Nick Koetz — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:49:00 GMT

Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force.

Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:36:00 GMT

SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.

SecAF Kendall visits information warfare headquarters, addresses importance of ‘getting it right’

Matthew McGovern — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

During the two-day visit, Kendall received mission briefings on how Sixteenth Air Force integrates capabilities to counter adversaries in the information environment.

DAF senior leaders emphasize reoptimizing for GPC, ready Airmen for future fight

Senior Master Sgt. Cody Ramirez — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:21:00 GMT

The 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium underscored the critical role of the U.S. Air Force in a rapidly shifting global landscape with a focus on reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.

Air Force activates provisional Integrated Capabilities Command

Tech. Sgt. Nick Z. Erwin — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:08:00 GMT

In provisional status, ICC (P) will immediately begin leading Air Force modernization prioritization efforts across several key investment areas, while continuing to develop the framework for the permanent ICC.

SecAF concludes relationship-building trip with 7 nations across EUCOM

Pentagon News — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:16:00 GMT

The trip consisted of engagements with senior leaders in Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Estonia and Poland to reinforce the indispensable alliances that ensure security in the region.

SecAF Kendall visits 52nd Operations Group, Det. 1

Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT

SecAF Kendall Visited Łask Air Base to gain a deeper understanding of Det. 1 and the 495th FS missions as well as build ties with the Polish air force as part of his larger trip throughout the U.S. European Command AOR.

SecAF travels within EUCOM AOR to strengthen international partnerships

Tech. Sgt. Nick Z. Erwin — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:27:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has begun traveling through the U.S. European Command area of responsibility beginning Aug. 19, 2024, to strengthen international partnerships.

SecAF Kendall visits 20th FW

Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:10:00 GMT

During the two-day visit, Kendall attended mission briefs from various units, met with civic leaders from the local community and held an all-call to field questions from Shaw Air Force Base Airmen.

SecAF visits South Carolina Air National Guard

Capt. Lisa Allen — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:30:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing July 31, as part of a senior leader visit.

Kendall delivers LCID 2024 keynote, urges 'go faster'

Allyson B. Crawford — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:10:00 GMT

Kendall discussed the DAF's approach to modernization, the importance of staying ahead of the curve with technology and innovation and the need to reorient the military to address Great Power Competition.

DAF stands up Integrated Capabilities Office to advance Operational Imperatives

Pentagon News — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:19:06 GMT

In an effort to codify the success and significant gains made in line with the Operational Imperatives, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stood up the Integrated Capabilities Office July 19.

SecAF Kendall visits Bangor ANG Base

1st Lt. Melissa Willette, 101st Air Refueling Wing — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:48:00 GMT

Kendall met with senior leaders of the 101st ARW along with community leaders from the greater Bangor area.

Vice President Harris congratulates USAFA Class of ‘24

Katherine Spessa — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:51:00 GMT

Harris highlighted ever-present conflict around the world, the U.S. military’s role in the global domain since first earning air superiority ahead of D-Day and the importance of the graduating cadets, their new role as leaders and in continuing this legacy of air and space supremacy.

Senate confirms Melissa Dalton as next Under Secretary of the Air Force

Pentagon News — Thu, 23 May 2024 21:30:00 GMT

The United States Senate confirmed Melissa G. Dalton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force May 23, clearing the way for her to become the Department’s second highest-ranking civilian leader.

‘One Team, One Fight’: SecAF visits Keesler AFB

Senior Airman Elizabeth Davis — Wed, 08 May 2024 07:13:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Second Air Force, the 81st Training Wing and the 403rd Wing at Keesler, May 3.

SecAF Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards AFB

Gary Hatch and Mary Kozaitis — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:21:00 GMT

SecAF Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA to experience firsthand the unique aircraft, which incorporates machine learning and highly specialized software.

Allvin: Aligning Air Force’s approach is key to reoptimizing for Great Power Competition

Charles Pope — Fri, 03 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin discusses the need to solidify the Air Force’s currently splintered approach and unify the fragmented nature of planning and operations.

Air Force exercises two Collaborative Combat Aircraft option awards

Pentagon News — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:01:00 GMT

The CCA program is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems, which is a DAF effort to equip the force with crewed and uncrewed platforms that can meet the pacing challenge.