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Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff

Pentagon News — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:22:00 GMT

Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.

Under Secretary Lohmeier visits alma mater, observes US Air Force Academy updates

Pentagon News — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:47:10 GMT

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited the U.S. Air Force Academy.

US Air Force B-52s arrive at Morón for Bomber Task Force Europe deployment

Pentagon News — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:36:00 GMT

The latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment will test and demonstrate Agile Combat Employment concepts, operating from smaller, more flexible locations across Europe and Africa.

Air Force, Space Force surgeon general shares vision for accomplishing AFMS strategic imperatives

Maristela Romero — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:30:00 GMT

The Air Force and Space Force surgeon general outlined his vision for implementing four Air Force Medical Service strategic imperatives to ensure Airmen and Guardians health and medical readiness.

AFSOC activates 11th Air Task Force

Pentagon News — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The 11th ATF was activated during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB. The 11th ATF will serve as one of six of the Air Force’s units of action available to meet global combatant command requirements.

USTRANSCOM welcomes Reed as new commander

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:44:00 GMT

Gen. Randall Reed assumed leadership of U.S. Transportation Command from Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost during a ceremony at Scott AFB.

AMC welcomes new commander

Pentagon News — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

CSAF Gen. David W. Allvin presided over the event as Gen. John D. Lamontagne assumed command from Gen. Michael A. Minihan, who is retiring after 34 years of service.

AI-powered agile talent identification systems support joint force

Devon Bistarkey — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT

The launch of an artificial intelligence-powered platform for uncovering and matching talent across the joint force is an important step moving DoD ahead.

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.

CSAF presents Mackay Trophy to 53rd Wing pilot for most meritorious flight of 2022

Capt. Lindsey Heflin — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:55:00 GMT

Awarded for the “most meritorious flight of the year” by an Air Force individual, group, or organization, the Mackay Trophy is one of the longest-standing aviation awards in the nation having first been given to 2nd Lt. Henry H. ‘Hap’ Arnold in 1912.

AFIMSC leads new ACE, military pilot training mission beddown project

Mila Cisneros — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading a more than $500 million facilities construction project to facilitate expeditionary skills training and military pilot training at Ebbing ANG Base, Ark.

Beale AFB pilots new Multi-Capable Airman course

Senior Airman Juliana Londono — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:16:00 GMT

The intent of the course is to develop Airmen who are proficient in their primary AFSC by equipping them with expeditionary skills and training which they can employ in deployed environments or on home station if needed.

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.

DAF launches coaching website

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:08:00 GMT

At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach.

Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:17:00 GMT

The documents elaborate on the principles and operationalization of mission command.

General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

Pentagon News — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:50:00 GMT

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.

AFMC innovation team revolutionizes stealth fighter fleet

412th Test Wing Public Affairs — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:35:00 GMT

An F-35A Lightning II recently took flight with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 Raptor – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on both stealth fighters.

Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program

Pentagon News — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force.

Acting USECAF visits Nellis AFB

Senior Airman Megan Estrada — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:01:00 GMT

Kristyn Jones, who is performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, and Congress members toured Nellis Air Force Base.

Space Force, Air Force partner to establish new Space Test Course

Pentagon News — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Air and Space Forces have partnered on the course that will instruct Guardians on test and evaluation processes for robust and methodical system testing of space-flight equipment.