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Rebuilding the foundation: the Barracks Task Force, the future of DAF housing

Pentagon News — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:15:00 GMT

The DAF launched a Barracks Task Force to rapidly improve dormitory conditions, reinforcing its commitment to Airmen and Guardians’ quality of life and mission readiness.

USecAF tours Indo-Pacific to ensure resourcing decisions align with strategy, mission

Pentagon News — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:08:00 GMT

The Honorable Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, toured the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility May 1-9.

DOD assessing document disclosures and implementing mitigation measures

David Vergun — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:11:00 GMT

The Defense Department continues to actively address the incident involving the unauthorized disclosure of classified documents, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh at a news conference April 19.

F-22 safely shoots down Chinese spy balloon off South Carolina coast

Jim Garamone — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 01:05:00 GMT

President Joe Biden ordered the action on Wednesday, but it was delayed until the balloon was over water off the coast of South Carolina to ensure no Americans on the ground were harmed.

Hunter swears in as Air Force acquisition lead

Pentagon News — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:35:00 GMT

Hunter, a former senior executive in the Department of Defense, was most recently a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies focused on emerging technologies, defense trade, the defense acquisition system and industrial policy.

Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved

Charles Pope — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:13:00 GMT

Air Force and Space Force senior leaders addressed Continuing Resolution impacts on service readiness and modernization in an effort to seek approval on a new spending plan.

Kendall, Raymond stress importance of space and Space Force’s success in separate, high-profile speeches

Charles Pope — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:23:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond highlight the importance of space during speeches at the 36th Space Symposium.

Senate committee considers Frank Kendall’s nomination to be the 26th Air Force secretary

Charles Pope — Tue, 25 May 2021 22:24:00 GMT

Frank Kendall’s session before the committee was his first formal appearance on Capitol Hill since being nominated last month by President Biden to be the Department of the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian leader.

Roth, Brown, Raymond present Air, Space Forces priorities to Congress

Charles Pope — Fri, 07 May 2021 22:23:00 GMT

Appearing alongside Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Roth told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that the Air and Space Forces continue to recalibrate their practices, personnel and policies to address “peer adversaries” after years focusing primarily on terrorism.

VCSAF tours AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing

Leslie Heck — Tue, 04 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin visited several Air Force Research Laboratory facilities April 26 to see how the 711th Human Performance Wing is leveraging data and collaboration to enable, enhance, sustain, and restore Airmen and Guardians throughout their career lifecycle.

Reardon to perform duties of under secretary of the Air Force

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:09:00 GMT

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth officially designated Reardon as the first assistant to the under secretary of the Air Force.

DAF Senior leaders address the recent events at the Capitol

Tech. Sgt. Robert Barnett — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:48:00 GMT

The senior leaders reminded Airmen and Guardians to be guided by service core values while they continue to safeguard American ideals.

Acting defense secretary visits RAF Mildenhall

Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Miller visited the installation to engage with Airmen, speak with leadership and present the 2020 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Effectiveness Award to the 100th Maintenance Group.

SecDef visits B-21 facilities in Florida

Pentagon News — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:39:00 GMT

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper, visited the B-21 Raider design and development headquarters at Northrop Grumman, to witness the progress being made on the nation’s most cutting edge dual-capable stealth bomber.

AFCENT welcomes familiar face as new commander

U.S. Air Force Central Command Public Affairs — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:37:00 GMT

Guillot will serve a dual-hatted role as both commander of AFCENT as well as the combined forces air component commander.

SecDef witnesses transformation, protection of citizens becoming Airmen at BMT during COVID-19

1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper met with Air Education and Training Command leaders to see firsthand how Basic Military Training is fighting through COVID-19 with health protection measures in place and adapting operations to current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidance.

Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote

Charles Pope — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.

Department of the Air Force leaders take steps to thwart COVID-19 exposure while setting important examples

Charles Pope — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:50:00 GMT

The idea is simple and effective – leaders including Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond among others are divided into separate “Blue” and “Silver” teams. Only one team at a time works from the Pentagon.

Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

Charles Pope — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:40:00 GMT

If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown would assume one of the two highest positions in the Air Force from Gen. David L. Goldfein, who is retiring June 30 after four years as Chief of Staff. Brown would be the first African-American to serve as a service chief.

SEAC discusses authentic leadership during California National Guard banquet

Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:25:00 GMT

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ramón “CZ” Colón-López spoke at a banquet held by the California National Guard Jan. 18 to answer questions, educate the group on the SEAC position and detail priorities of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.