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CMSAF delivers ‘Gold Medal Airmen’ keynote during AFA 2026

Senior Airman Malia Heemsoth — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:39:00 GMT

CMSAF Wolfe urged Airmen to multiply their skills and dedication with a winning attitude during a keynote speech at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium.

Air Force leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design

Pentagon News — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:31:00 GMT

Senior Air Force leaders and industry experts discussed the priorities for Air Force’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora.

Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium

Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:00 GMT

The Commander of AFRC, Lt. Gen. John Healy, told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces 2026 Warfare Symposium that Reserve Airman are an advantage to the Department of the Air Force.

Acquisition leaders detail Warfighting Acquisition Strategy at AFA symposium

Tech. Sgt. William A. O’Brien — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:40:00 GMT

Top acquisition leaders for the DAF detailed how the acquisition process is being reshaped to meet the demands of modern warfare, during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium.

AMC interim commander emphasizes Airmen, aircraft readiness importance at AFA

Capt. Christian Little — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:25:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, who took over as Air Mobility Command’s interim commander earlier this month, addressed service members, industry and journalists on the state of mobility readiness at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium.

Warfighting acquisition transformation to bolster DAF Battle Network delivery

Morgan Brown — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:44:00 GMT

Leaders doubled down on the importance of acquisition transformation within the DAF Battle Network framework, highlighting the department’s focus on maturing architecture and delivering capability at operational speed.

DAF leaders emphasize warfighting readiness at AFA Warfare Symposium

Senior Airman Malia Heemsoth — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:16:00 GMT

Senior DAF leaders emphasized that warfighting readiness, modernization and investment in Airmen and Guardians remain central to maintaining deterrence and preparing for future conflict during a panel discussion at the 2026 Warfare Symposium.

Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success

Pentagon News — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:38:00 GMT

In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.

SECAF opens 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium with ‘Innovating Faster: Acquisition Transformation’

Pentagon News — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:22:00 GMT

During his keynote at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink laid out his vision for the Department of the Air Force’s acquisition transformation effort.

Exercising at scale: What we’re learning

Pentagon News — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:49:00 GMT

The DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more sophisticated operational exercises, changes to enhance the rapid deployment of forces, and the regular exercise of mission command.

AFA 2025: COMAMC emphasizes mobility force contributions, initiatives to maximize effectiveness in contested environments

Pentagon News — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:42:26 GMT

Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel focused on the topic of “Exercising at Scale: What We’re Learning” at Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.

Pacific Air Forces commander emphasizes importance of C2 to operate at scale in the Pacific

Pentagon News — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT

The commander of Pacific Air Forces highlighted the importance of command and control during a panel discussion at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.

PACAF command chief discusses the importance of building the military community

Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:01:00 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool emphasized the impact of communities on military readiness as the Air Force prepares for future operational challenges, during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium.

DAF BATTLE NETWORK ‘as lethal as ever,’ says C3BM leader

Richard Blumenstein — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:58:00 GMT

A few short days after celebrating three years leading the DAF BATTLE NETWORK effort, the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management doubled down on its progress in delivering decision advantage for the warfighter.

War Department continues nuclear modernization

David Vergun, Pentagon News — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:30:00 GMT

Modernizing the nuclear triad was discussed at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.

Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority

Pentagon News — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:12:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.

Allvin highlights readiness, charges Airmen to move at a pace to win

Pentagon News — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:10:00 GMT

Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers his keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference.

Air Force, Space Force discuss requirements to win future fights

Pentagon News — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:48:00 GMT

Air Force and Space Force senior leaders took to the stage at the recent Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium March 3-5, outlining their vision for the future of warfare.

PACAF commander highlights readiness, lethality at AFA Warfare Symposium

Capt. Alyssa Letts — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:05:00 GMT

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, reinforced PACAF’s focus on warfighting effectiveness, lethality, and readiness during the Air & Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium.

AETC commander highlights 'mission over function' during AFA

Dan Hawkins — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:39:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson shared his perspective on how the command is building an expanded, people-focused footprint in support of the service’s efforts to reoptimize for Great Power Competition.