April 23, 2023 Food Summit looks to future of 27-plus DAF stateside dining operations With the Food 2.0 Owners Summit held in an innovative kitchen environment, attendees had the opportunity to see demonstrations of state-of-the-art culinary equipment and to taste food prepared by seasoned chefs.
April 22, 2023 US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competes at Joint Services Drill Exhibition The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competed alongside the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard drill teams to continue the tradition of friendly competition between services.
April 21, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 21, 2023 Around the Air Force: Global Futures Report, SECAF Visits Recruiting HQ, $1M Innovation Rodeo In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Global Futures Report looks at possible scenarios for the year 2040, Secretary Kendall visits recruiters to emphasize the importance of their mission and the AFIMSC is looking for good ideas during their Innovation Rodeo.
April 20, 2023 Rated Preparatory Program: Master sergeant gains experience for rated career opportunities The RPP is an opportunity for active-duty Air Force officers and enlisted members interested in becoming rated officers to develop basic aviation skills, enhance their aviation knowledge through developmental modules and acquire flying experience at no cost.
April 20, 2023 AF Battle Lab supports cross-service airspace, fires management field experiment The 805th CTS, also known as the Shadow Operations Center - Nellis, hosted Field Experiment 1 to increase efficiency in airspace management and joint fires integrations between Army and Air Force Tactical Command and Control units through automation of information flow between multiple disparate
April 19, 2023 Kendall explains why success in space requires ‘transformational change’ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offered a blunt assessment of the challenges today in space but also optimism that the United States would maintain its dominance in that domain.
April 19, 2023 Cyber Direct Commissioning Program enhancement to onboard future cyber officers The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce.
April 19, 2023 DOD assessing document disclosures and implementing mitigation measures 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.
April 19, 2023 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent The test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies.
April 18, 2023 DAF selects next locations for newest fighters The Department of the Air Force selected the next bases to receive two of its newest fighters.
April 18, 2023 Eglin AFB’s joint C-5M aircraft load exercise wraps The 436th Airlift Wing and the 96th Test Wing practiced some heavy cargo training loading large vehicles into a C-5M Super Galaxy.
April 17, 2023 Four Department of the Air Force Installations win 2023 SecDEF Environmental Awards Since 1962, installations across the Department of Defense have been recognized by these awards for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management that support mission readiness.
April 17, 2023 Air Force chief of staff visits Cannon AFB At an all-call, Brown spoke about the importance of prioritizing the needs of Airmen and emphasized the vital role they play as the Air Force adapts to address pacing, acute and unforeseen challenges of the future.
April 16, 2023 PACAF hosts US, Japan civil engineer key leader engagement forum Airmen from U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force recently participated in a civil engineer-focused discussion featuring key leaders at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
April 15, 2023 Sheppard AFB ‘elephant walk’ asserts training’s role in airpower Four thousand Airmen and 90 aircraft participate in a one-of-a-kind elephant walk at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 7.
April 14, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 14, 2023 Around the Air Force: $10K Reserve Bonus, CCAF Operational Pause, Sentinel Deployment In this week’s look around the Air Force, prior-service enlisted Airmen can get a $10,000 signing bonus if they join the Reserves, the Community College of the Air Force is close to completing their system upgrade, and the new Sentinel ICBM is poised to replace the Minuteman III.
April 13, 2023 Acting USECAF visits Nellis AFB Kristyn Jones, who is performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, and Congress members toured Nellis Air Force Base.
April 13, 2023 CSAF visits Vermont ANG Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., visited with Vermont Air National Guard Airmen April 1.
April 12, 2023 Air Force releases Global Futures Report: Joint Functions in 2040 The report incorporates findings using Foresight Methodology to identify key forces and factors that will drive or constrain how the service will fight in 2040.
April 12, 2023 AFIMSC team delivers growing MILCON program to counter threats The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is delivering on 120 military construction projects after awarding more than $7.6 billion of construction contracts since February 2021.
April 12, 2023 Stories of Service: TACP turning the tide of battle Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch battled against an overwhelming enemy ambush and saved the life of a wounded teammate … even after being shot himself.
April 11, 2023 Air Force Chief of Staff visits NY ANG CSAF and his spouse, Sharene Brown, hosted an all-call with the Airmen of the 105th Airlift Wing focusing on the importance of change, as well as a medial decoration and aircraft dedication.
April 11, 2023 New York Airmen awarded medals for Afghanistan evacuation Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. recognized 17 Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing for their bravery during the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
April 11, 2023 CSAF visits 179th Airlift Wing ahead of historic mission conversion The visit was an opportunity for senior leadership to meet with Airmen and discuss the historic mission conversion of the unit into the ANG's first cyberspace wing.
April 11, 2023 Air Force recognizes Lance P. Sijan Award winners Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke about the prestigious award, highlighting the accomplishments of the Airmen who embody Sijan’s leadership and character in performance and standards of personal conduct.
April 10, 2023 445th AW participates in total-force trauma care training Airmen with the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron integrated with the Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills program to conduct trauma and critical care training at the Cincinnati Municipal Airport April 6.
April 10, 2023 Israeli Air Force F-35s participate in Red Flag for first time The Israeli Air Force returned to Nellis Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag 23-2, this time with its F-35I Adir.
April 10, 2023 F-22A Raptor pilots test next-gen helmet 46th Test Squadron engineers facilitate second round of developmental testing since AF announced helmet last year.
April 9, 2023 Upgraded F-16 rejoins 8th FW An upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon returned to 8th Fighter Wing operations after AFLCMC’s Post Block Integration Team provided the aircraft with the first wave of 22 modifications designed to improve lethality to meet the needs of current and future operations.
April 8, 2023 Second Air Force hosts technical training event Second Air Force hosted Technical Training 101, bringing together leadership from across the Numbered Air Force for the three-day event at Keesler, March 28-30.
April 7, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 7, 2023 Chaudhary sworn in as Air Force Energy, Installations and Environment lead Dr. Ravi Chaudhary swore in as the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment during a ceremony at the Pentagon April 7.
April 7, 2023 Tester, Kendall, DAF senior leaders visit Malmstrom AFB Senator Jon Tester, SecAF Frank Kendall and other DAF senior leaders visited Malmstrom AFB to engage with Airmen and receive updates on the ongoing missile community cancer study from DAF leadership.
April 7, 2023 Around the Air Force: Budget Testimony, Bereavement Leave, One-Stop Promotion Website In this week’s look around the Air Force, senior leaders tell lawmakers about the negative consequences of a delayed budget process, DoD has a new bereavement leave policy, and there’s a new promotion studies website.
April 6, 2023 Yokota AB supports JPMRC 23-02 Alaska The 374th Airlift Wing from Yokota Air Base, Japan, provided airlift support for Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability exercise, March 21-April 2.
April 5, 2023 SecAF visits Goodfellow Air Force Base Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Goodfellow Air Force Base to observe base operations and meet with joint service members assigned to the 17th Training Wing, April 4, 2023.
April 5, 2023 Reserve Command announces $10K bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen One of several incentives available to those who join the Air Force Reserve, this particular program opens a wider aperture for recruiters to capture qualified Airmen separating from the active-duty Air Force.
April 4, 2023 332nd AEW demonstrates ACE capabilities during Operation Agile Spartan IV Multiple Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) wings participated in the weeks-long exercise to demonstrate their ability to operate at forward operating locations while concurrently supporting Operation Inherent Resolve missions.
April 3, 2023 2022 Nuclear Deterrence Operations, Missile Operations awards announced These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field respectively.
March 31, 2023 Around the Air Force: Uniform Board Results, Well-Being Enhancements, Fifth-Generation Fighters in the Philippines In this week’s look around the Air Force, the 102nd Uniform Board results have been approved, DoD announces new enhancements for family well-being, and for the first time, fifth-generation fighters land and operate from the Philippines. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)
March 31, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 31, 2023 DAF senior leaders pay respects at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Department of the Air Force senior leaders visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., to pay their respects on National Vietnam War Veteran’s Day.
March 31, 2023 Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s attendance at the Singapore Defence Technology Summit SecAF Kendall engaged with Singaporean and Estonian senior defense officials during travel to Singapore March 22-23.
March 31, 2023 Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s travel to India Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall traveled to India March 21 to discuss future and ongoing defense partnerships with the nation.
March 30, 2023 Air Force leadership center makes it easier for civilians to enroll in degree program The Air Force’s leadership development center has made it much easier for the service’s civilians to apply for its associate degree program.
March 30, 2023 DoD announces new bereavement leave benefit for service members The Defense Department announced new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members.
March 30, 2023 F-35s arrive at Kadena AB to maintain advanced fighter presence While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-35s will work in conjunction with other fighter units at Kadena AB to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region.
March 29, 2023 US, Thailand, Singapore air forces participate in Exercise Cope Tiger 23 Airmen from the United States, Thailand and Singapore visited a local school as part of a combined civic action engagement during Exercise Cope Tiger 23, March 23.
March 28, 2023 Kendall, Brown, Saltzman tell lawmakers ‘on-time’ budget needed to meet security challenges, transform Air, Space Forces DAF senior leaders told Congress that progress is being made modernizing the Air and Space Forces but to fully succeed, Congress must pass the budget on time so critical “transformation” is not delayed.
March 27, 2023 Squadron unveils one-stop website for enlisted promotion study materials Members of the Studies and Analysis Squadron have worked hard during recent months to create one comprehensive website where Airmen can access all their enlisted promotion study materials in one place.
March 26, 2023 AFIMSC releases 2023 strategic plan The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently released its updated strategy, adding a new focus area and synchronizing efforts across the center.
March 25, 2023 Joint effort underway to power rocket sleds into the future Rocket sled testing is critical to bridging the gap between the laboratory and full-scale flight tests for weapon systems under development.
March 24, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 24, 2023 Around the Air Force: 2024 Budget, Bass Talks Future Force, Air Force One's New Design In this week’s ATAF, the 2024 budget is focused on transformation and modernization, CMSAF discusses developing Airmen and recruiting, and the final paint design for Air Force One is set. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)
March 22, 2023 Yokota AB AFWERX team seeks to invest, innovate, inform Twenty members from Yokota Air Base attended the Defense and Security Equipment International Japan exhibition March 16, in Tokyo, to seek out new, cutting-edge technology in a trip organized by YokoWERX.
March 21, 2023 Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
March 21, 2023 DAF leaders stress importance of transformation, partnerships, on-time appropriations The Department of the Air Force’s top civilian and military leaders spoke with defense experts and industry partners during the 14th annual McAleese Defense Programs Conference March 15.
March 21, 2023 CMSAF engages with 90th MW Airmen CMSAF Bass and other Air Force senior leaders visited the Airmen of the 90th Missile Wing.
March 20, 2023 JB Elmendorf-Richardson selected to host new Joint Integrated Test and Training Center The Department of the Air Force selected Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to host the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center, which is the first center capable of joint and multinational force training.
March 20, 2023 Readout of CSAF’s counterpart visit with Qatar Emiri Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Jassim Al-Mannai Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted Qatar Emiri Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Jassim Al-Mannai for an official counterpart visit March 16 to further deepen the strong U.S.-Qatar defense and security partnership.
March 19, 2023 ACC announces 2023 demonstration team pilots Air Combat Command recently announced the 2023 ACC demonstration team pilots.
March 18, 2023 5th-gen fighters debut in Philippines during bilateral integration U.S. Air Force aircraft from Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska and Kadena Air Base, Japan traveled to Clark Air Base, Philippines to integrate and train with Philippine air force 5th Fighter Wing counterparts.
March 17, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 17, 2023 DAF to host 2023 Modeling, Simulation Summit The summit will cover current and future modeling and simulation activities and how they support the fusion of air and space, as well as their impact on multi-domain operations to cultivate a distinct M&S community culture.
March 17, 2023 NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate air, space power integration Allied and partner Air Chiefs came together on Ramstein Air Base for the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium on March 16.
March 16, 2023 Commander’s Accelerated Initiatives team maintains ‘pulse’ on change across AFMC With a core headquarters team of 13 augmented by a network of more than 250 change agents across the command, CDX achieves its mission by leveraging the ideas and innovations driven by Airmen and civilians across the enterprise.
March 15, 2023 Agile Reaper 23-1 wraps up successful ACE exercise in Guam, Tinian Exercise Agile Reaper 23-1, an Agile Combat Employment exercise that took place on Guam and Tinian, recently concluded.
March 15, 2023 White Stag exercise prepares AMC Airmen for Mobility Guardian 2023 White Stag is a wing level exercise implemented as a self-evaluation, validating the wing’s Full Spectrum Readiness and ability to deploy, operate and sustain rapid global mobility in any contested environment.
March 14, 2023 Air Force releases senior master sergeant/23E8 promotion cycle statistics Congratulations to the 1,629 master sergeants selected for senior master sergeant in the 23E8 promotion cycle.
March 13, 2023 Department of the Air Force 2024 budget proposal invests in modernization, transformation The $259.3 billion proposal that Congress will now consider for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 includes $185.1 billion for the Air Force and $30 billion for the Space Force.
March 13, 2023 DAF’s first Data, Analytics, AI Forum open for registration Registration is now open for this four-day gathering of the nation’s top artificial intelligence and data experts.
March 13, 2023 Agile Flag 23-1 brings together ACC, AMC, total force partners for Lead Wing certification Agile Flag is the latest U.S. Air Force investment in capabilities that enables Lead Wings to operate at the speed, scope, complexity, and scale needed in a modern-day threat environment.
March 12, 2023 3D printed parts for the C-5M deliver new capabilities Maintainers and engineers from the C-5 System Program Office began to incorporate 3D-printed parts in C-5M Super Galaxy maintenance last month.
March 11, 2023 Puerto Rico ANG Serves as SOUTHCOM Ace Strategic Air Bridge The 156th Wing operated as an expeditionary air base during U.S. Southern Command’s large-scale multinational exercise Operation Forward Tiger 2023.
March 10, 2023 New paint design for ‘Next Air Force One’ President of the United States Joe Biden has selected the livery design for the "Next Air Force One," VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century.
March 10, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 10, 2023 Around the Air Force: AWACS Replacement, Reproductive Health Policies, African Air Chiefs Symposium In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new prototype Airborne Battle Management aircraft is ordered, the Air Force announces new privacy protections for pregnant Airmen and policies for non-covered reproductive health care, and U.S. Air Forces Africa sponsors a meeting of African Air Chiefs.
March 10, 2023 Air Force secures additional funding for recruitment incentive programs The Air Force is reinstating the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program to align enlistment incentives with sister services and further enhancing its current recruitment strategy.
March 9, 2023 US brings airpower, community to Australian airshow The Defense Department participated in the 2023 Australian International Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow to highlight the importance of our strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
March 8, 2023 Spark Tank 2023 finalists take center stage at AFA Warfare Symposium Six Spark Tank finalist teams presented their ideas at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium.
March 8, 2023 Senior enlisted leaders discuss future of Airmen, Guardians The panel, titled the “Enlisted Imperative,” highlighted the changing operational environment, ways Airmen and Guardians are critical to maintaining air and space dominance, and efforts to recruit and retain the best members.
March 8, 2023 AMC, AFMC commanders talk logistics on attack, integrated deterrence at warfare symposium The panel, titled “Logistics on the Attack,” was a conversation about the buildup and sustainment of materiel necessary to “set the theater” for the successful delivery of logistics effects.
March 8, 2023 China Aerospace Studies Institute introduces research, analysis toolkit for commanders The Department of the Air Force launched a toolkit March 8, providing a supplemental resource for commanders to tailor training specifically oriented to the United States’ pacing challenge.
March 8, 2023 AFGSC commander discusses mission, modernization at Warfare Symposium Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, spoke about the AFGSC mission at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Warfare Symposium.
March 7, 2023 Saltzman outlines ‘theory of success’ guiding Space Force in fulfilling its essential missions Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman delivered his keynote address during the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium.
March 7, 2023 Kendall outlines clear path for modernizing Air, Space Forces & confronting peer competitors Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall offered a report card March 7 during a major address at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium.
March 7, 2023 Air Force announces Future Operating Concept CSAF signed the Air Force Future Operating Concept, ensuring long-range planning is intentionally linked to the Joint Warfighting Concept.
March 5, 2023 AFSVC begins rollout of BMX stunt tour The Air Force Services Center will begin rolling out the first leg of a new free BMX stunt tour to five installations in the month of March with an expected expansion to additional installations as the schedule progresses.
March 4, 2023 New training course offers medics, nurses hands-on experience in austere environment The Tactical Trauma Reaction and Evacuation Crossover Course, or TTREX, is designed to test and validate Individual Critical Task Lists and the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program for military medical personnel.
March 3, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 1, 2023 37 African nations, US kickoff AACS 2023 in Senegal The Senegalese Air Force, along with the Association of African Air Forces sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, officially kicked off the 12th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium with an opening ceremony, Feb. 28, in Dakar.
March 1, 2023 New York ANG supports Canadian arctic exercise The 109th AW, Stratton Air National Guard base in Scotia, New York, deployed two LC-130 Hercules aircraft and 60 Airmen to Resolute Bay in Canada’s northern Arctic territories to act as tactical airlift support for the Canadian exercise.
Feb. 28, 2023 Air Force awards E-7A prototype contract The Department of the Air Force awarded The Boeing Company a contract to begin work on the E-7A weapon system, which is slated to replace the E-3 AWACS.
Feb. 28, 2023 US Department of Defense delivers field hospital to Türkiye U.S. Naval Forces Europe, in coordination with U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Northern Command, and U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command facilitated the delivery of the Defense Department provided field hospital.
Feb. 27, 2023 DAF hosts 3rd Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium The Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the third annual Department of the Air Force Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Feb. 27, 2023 Space Force, Air Force partner to establish new Space Test Course 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.
Feb. 26, 2023 CJTF-HOA conducts joint FARP exercise on African continent The Forward Arming and Refueling Point mission enables aircraft supporting combat operations to refuel much closer to their area of operation, saving a significant amount of time.
Feb. 25, 2023 US, Cyprus military conduct bilateral training during Silver Falcon 2023 Silver Falcon, a bilateral exercise with Cypriot partners, is intended to prepare U.S. forces to exercise emergency response procedures to include support to noncombatant evacuation operations.