MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi hosted an all-call for Airmen at MacDill Air Force Base, highlighting the base’s vital contributions to force readiness, talent development and global power projection.
"First of all, congratulations. You guys crushed the NORI! A lot goes into that from the wing level all the way down,” said Allvin, referencing the wing’s successful Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection. “When I go to Congress and talk about our safe, effective and reliable nuclear enterprise, that is validated by what you just did.”
Allvin commended the Airmen for their performance and resilience over the past year. He emphasized the importance of enabling success through mission-focused leadership, adapting to a rapidly evolving strategic landscape and fostering a culture that supports innovation and readiness. He also discussed integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, enhancing human performance and strengthening interoperability with allies and partners.
Flosi echoed Allvin’s praise and emphasized the importance of building the right environment for Airmen to thrive in contested and complex operational spaces.
"Congratulations on the NORI. I always get excited when nuclear comes up in an all-call—I have a little experience with that. Very well done,” said Flosi. “The Chief [of Staff of the Air Force] talked about the changing character of the global strategic environment and the competition we face today. The structure we were built on is more than force design or presentation—it includes how we assess, develop and incentivize Airmen throughout their careers.”
The session concluded with a Q&A segment, giving Airmen an opportunity to directly engage with senior leaders.
"It's great to be here in this very high-performing wing,” Allvin said in closing. “Continue to lead. As we evolve, we're going to need your continued commitment and agility of mind. Let’s keep moving our Air Force forward.”
The visit coincided with CORONA South, a biannual senior leadership conference that shapes the Department of the Air Force’s operational strategy and direction within the joint force.