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Cold War-era law finds new use at America’s B-2 bomber base

Thomas Brading — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:04:00 GMT

Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman.

Joint Base Andrews to gain HH-60W, 5th Helicopter Squadron to support contingency response operations

Pentagon News — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as the preferred location to replace the existing 26 UH-1N “Huey” helicopters with 26 HH-60W helicopters. Andrews will stand up the 5th Helicopter Squadron, the first unit on base to receive the HH-60W.

Air Force’s recent graduate programs launch the next generation of future leaders

Tiffany Scofield — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:20:00 GMT

With a legacy spanning over 40 years, the Air Force's Palace Acquire (PAQ) and COPPER CAP programs play a crucial role in building our civilian workforce.

AFIMSC comptroller app gives time back to Airmen, Guardians

Joe Bela — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Financial Management Directorate has a new app that’s saving comptroller customers time and eliminating the frustration of sitting in waiting areas for appointments.

New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians

Maristela Romero — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:05:00 GMT

The overview guide contains seven brief chapters that debunk common mental health assumptions, differentiate clinical and non-clinical treatments, and provide guidance on the spectrum of mental health care available for different symptoms and levels of mental distress.

DAF calls for AFMC changes to support service’s readiness, agility against great power adversaries

Pentagon News — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:40:00 GMT

As part of the Department of the Air Force’s sweeping efforts to deter and, if needed, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition, DAF senior leaders announced four organizational changes to Air Force Materiel Command.

DAF publishes Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force

Pentagon News — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:34:00 GMT

Department of the Air Force’s Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review.

OSI takes aim at laser pointers, aircraft safety

Thomas Brading — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT

As the Office of Special Investigations safeguards the Department of the Air Force, they are confronting a surge in incidents involving laser pointers, which pose significant threats to Air Force aircraft, especially at night.

Energy Action Month highlights the critical role energy plays in strategic competition

Pentagon News — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:46:00 GMT

Embracing the Department’s three-year theme of “Powering Possibility,” the installation energy program is pursuing a series of pilot initiatives that showcase the department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force in the face of growing operational threats.

DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military

Pentagon News — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:51:16 GMT

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.

Department of the Air Force to Review Discharges of Veterans with Mental Health Conditions & Experiences of Sexual Trauma

Pentagon News — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:05:00 GMT

The DAF will also implement administrative reforms for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future.

President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air Force

Pentagon News — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:46:00 GMT

Melissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21.

US facilitates Philippine Air Force AOC, ISR training

505th Command and Control Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:43:00 GMT

At the request of the Philippine government, 505th Training Squadron sent instructors to train 28 members of the Philippine Air Force’s 300th Air Intelligence and Security Wing and 5th Fighter Wing at Villamor Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 10-19.

DAF leaders emphasize modernization, readiness at AFA Conference amid great power competition

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:06:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force’s top officials provided a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 11-13.

SecAF announces Air Task Force model

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:38:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the Air Task Force as the next step in the Air Force’s Force Generation model during the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference.

Air Force introduces MCA training framework

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:13:00 GMT

The Multi-Capable Airman training framework provides a consolidated training and educational approach for Airmen to conduct a wide range of military operations.

4 Air National Guard locations chosen for next C-130H to C-130J upgrades

Pentagon News — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force selected 103rd Airlift Wing, 120th Airlift Wing, 133rd Airlift Wing, and 182nd Airlift Wing, as the preferred locations to receive C-130J Super Hercules to replace aging C-130Hs, pending the outcome of environmental assessments.

Allvin stresses need to modernize, transform Air Force during Senate confirmation hearing

Charles Pope — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:28:48 GMT

Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee Tuesday that, if confirmed as the next Air Force Chief of Staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats.

President Biden commemorates 9/11 anniversary with service members in Alaska

Tech. Sgt. Curt Beach — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:30:00 GMT

U.S. President Joe Biden observed the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2023.

Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response

Pentagon News — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:50:00 GMT

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.