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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 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 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
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
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 1, 2023
Department of the Air Force updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future

Throughout the upcoming months, a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional Team is examining existing policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the service members needed for the future.
Feb. 6, 2023
Air Force Recruiting Service relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force recruiting destination

The site builds upon the existing design and infrastructure of airforce.com while consolidating important information about joining the Air Force’s active component, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve into a single, integrated website
Dec. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards

The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
Dec. 22, 2022
Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Latvia Dec. 19-20 and met with Latvia’s Minister of Defense Inara Murniece, Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš, and Air Force Commander Col. Viesturs Masulis.
Dec. 19, 2022
AFRL launches wearable biomolecular sensors program for DoD, transfers technology to Sensate Biosystems

The Air Force Research Laboratory has partnered with the Nano Bio-Materials Consortium and Case Western Reserve University to create wearable sensors that measure biomarkers in Airmen and Guardians.
Dec. 3, 2022
New 'Spirit Realm’ B-2 Spirit software factory keeps fleet operational — enabling combat relevancy for years to come

A new software factory using the Department of Defense reference design has pushed the aircraft’s evolution further forward.
Nov. 29, 2022
AETC commander announces rebalanced mission, vision focus

The commander of AETC announced the command’s rebalanced mission, vision and lines of effort that will continue to accelerate change, while building the force necessary for the high-end fight.
Nov. 12, 2022
Missile wings conduct remote code change with ICU II

The 90th, 91st and 341st Missile Wings have begun the process of converting their missile alert and launch facilities to ICU II, a system that allows for a remote code change – and will save the Air Force millions of dollars in resources and labor hours.
Nov. 3, 2022
AFSOC receives final AC-130J

Air Force Special Operations command received its final AC-130J Ghostrider, which completes the command's transition from its legacy AC-130 variants.
Nov. 2, 2022
McConnell AFB completes KC-46 flight with limited crew

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing flew a KC-46A Pegasus without a copilot to validate procedures for operating with a limited aircrew for certain potential high-end combat scenarios.
Oct. 27, 2022
386th AEW stands up satellite innovation cell

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing stood up Task Force 99.M, the first satellite innovation cell under U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Task Force 99 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
Oct. 6, 2022
DAF reaches DAF365 Enterprise Services migration milestone

The Air Force Enterprise Information Services SharePoint Team has completed the final major migration milestone to the Microsoft Office 365 collaboration platform.
Oct. 4, 2022
36th EWS conceptualize Reclamation of Electronic Attack Pods program

The 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron used their skills and ingenuity to conceptualize the Reclamation of Electronic Attack Pods program for ALQ-184 and ALQ-131 Electronic Attack Pods.
Aug. 2, 2022
Introducing the new 908th AW MVPs

Following the July 2022 Unit Training Assembly, the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base announced its new mission, vision and priorities.
July 28, 2022
CSAF visits Shaw AFB

During the visit, Brown discussed modernization, innovation, and Airmen initiatives related to efforts in the strategic plan Accelerate Change or Lose and the associated Action Orders.
July 17, 2022
How drones will transform battlefield medicine, save lives

The use of drones for future near-peer conflicts is starting to filter down into the operational forces as a potential solution in the near term.
July 12, 2022
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Germany

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Germany to deepen the U.S. Air Force partnership with the German Air Force.
June 27, 2022
DAF seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs

DAF is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University.
June 26, 2022
New BLOS capability on the horizon for B-52s, first IRIS air demo complete

The Air Force has moved one step closer to equipping B-52s with a new capability called IRIS. The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron executed the first air demonstration utilizing the BLOS communication system paired with an Iridium Certus terminal on a B-52 Stratofortress.
June 23, 2022
AESA radar launches F-16 into next generation of airpower

The AESA reinforces the viability of the F-16 to execute its homeland defense mission while remaining ahead of near-peer threats.
May 27, 2022
Around the Air Force: Hypersonic Test, Alaska's F-35s, Barrett Portrait Unveiled

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a successful launch of a hypersonic weapon off the California Coast, Eielson AFB, Alaska marks the completion of their F-35A fleet, and former SecAF Barbara Barrett is recognized for her accomplishments as her official portrait is unveiled at the Pentagon.
May 19, 2022
Eielson AFB celebrates F-35 beddown completion

The ceremony marked the end of a two-year beddown process that yielded two operational fighter squadrons comprised of 54 permanently assigned, combat-coded F-35A aircraft.
May 16, 2022
25th SecAF portrait unveiled during ceremony at Pentagon

The official portrait of former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, who also previously served as the U.S. ambassador to Finland, was unveiled in the Pentagon Auditorium, May 13, during a tribute to the stateswomen who led the Department of the Air Force from 2019 to 2021.
May 4, 2022
Jones swears in as Department of the Air Force financial management and comptroller lead

Kristyn E. Jones was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller May 4, and will be responsible for managing a nearly $200 billion budget to modernize the Air and Space Forces.
April 18, 2022
ACC begins fielding tools to analyze, protect base EMS

Electromagnetic radiation is constantly traveling at the speed of light with most of it being invisible to the naked eye. Now, with the use of new spectrum monitoring tools, Air Combat Command can track EM radiation from sources like radio and aircraft communication.
April 5, 2022
Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad.
March 28, 2022
Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization

While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 17, 2022
Empowered Airmen from 109th AW modernize LC-130 for future fight

Propulsion specialists with the 109th Airlift Wing assembled the first Air National Guard-built T56 3.5 turbo engine. The modification is part of an Air Force initiative to update C-130 aircraft.
March 10, 2022
Kendall, Brown, Raymond outline changes necessary to defend the nation, the need to go fast and succeed

Speaking separately at an influential gathering two blocks from the White House March 9, the Department of the Air Force’s highest ranking civilian and military leaders offered emphatic variations on a similar theme – the need to modernize faster, think faster, and nurture the cultures needed to
March 9, 2022
Air University opens new Civilian Leadership Development School

The Civilian Leadership Development School within the Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development at Air University, is accelerating the focus on civilian-centric professional education across the Air Force.
March 4, 2022
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 3, 2022
Kendall details ‘Seven Operational Imperatives’ & how they forge the Future Force

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discussed how the Air and Space Forces must modernize to meet new, emerging threats and challenges by implementing the Department of the Air Force’s “seven operational imperatives.”
Feb. 26, 2022
Air Force Operational Energy has breakthrough year

The year 2021 proved to be a pivotal one for Air Force Operational Energy as programs received unprecedented support – enabling many long-hoped-for initiatives to get the greenlight and progress to the next stage of development.
Jan. 19, 2022
Kendall Outlines ‘Operational Imperatives,’ Choices During Think Tank Appearance

Kendall offered the assessment during a 45-minute “virtual fireside chat” sponsored by the Center for a New American Security or CNAS, a Washington-based think tank that is influential on questions of national security and defense policy.
Jan. 19, 2022
Agile Patriot grows AFMC leaders of tomorrow

Air Force Materiel Command held its 2021 Agile Patriot professional development conference, Jan. 10-13, providing both mid-tier military and civilian Airmen with the tools and training to be successful leaders in the future. Airmen attended virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Jan. 19, 2022
Aerial Networks Summit provides roadmaps for JADC2, ABMS

The Aerial Networks Division hosted general officers and members of the senior executive service for a summit aimed at developing aerial networking roadmaps to meet Advanced Battle Management System and Joint All-Domain Command and Control objectives.
Jan. 19, 2022
CSAF addresses warfighters during WEPTAC 2022 at Nellis AFB

WEPTAC brings together hundreds of warfighters from joint and allied combat air forces to discuss current issues and to develop solutions for the joint employment of forces.
Jan. 12, 2022
Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved

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.
Dec. 28, 2021
568th AMXS completes first year of depot production at new KC-46A campus

The 568th AMXS is the first Federal Aviation Administration designated Military Repair Station, which authorizes maintenance of commercial derivative aircraft such as the Boeing 767-based KC-46A Pegasus.
Dec. 22, 2021
F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis

The single-seat F-15C aircraft entered the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1979, and weapons officers have been trained on the aircraft’s tactics at the Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base since 1978. Those years of tradition came to an end Dec. 8, as the last cadre of students and instructors flew
Dec. 21, 2021
MacDill AFB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus

The Department of the Air Force selected MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the next active duty KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, Dec. 21.
Nov. 13, 2021
AFSFC initiatives modernize Total Force Defenders

The Air Force Security Forces Center Logistics Directorate is modernizing and upgrading security forces members equipment ranging from individual requirements and equipment to deployable equipment, weapons management and ground munitions.
Nov. 1, 2021
AFIMSC centralizes critical communication capability with standup of PMO

The PMO will provide centralized management of the core LMR network and subscriber procurements for all Airmen and Guardians. Traditionally, management of the program was handled at the major command level. Through this initiative, the office aims to improve service and save the Air and Space Forces
Sept. 24, 2021
DAF awards Rolls-Royce B-52H engine contract

The competitive single award contract provides for 608 military derivative commercial engines, plus spare engines, associated support equipment and commercial engineering data, to include sustainment activities, to be used on the B-52H bomber fleet.
Sept. 23, 2021
84th RADES optimizes nation’s LRR systems for air surveillance, national defense

The Air Route Surveillance Radar system version four evaluates and optimizes the joint surveillance system, or JSS, long-range radars, or LRR, all over the continental United States, Alaska, and Northern Canada.
Sept. 20, 2021
Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China, other threats

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented his State of the Forces address during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 20.
Sept. 1, 2021
Cyber career field looks to develop agile, all-in-one Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Victor Cordero Jr., the Air Force’s cyberspace support career field manager, said enlisted leaders have embraced Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s vision of accelerating change and developing agile Airmen by creating a cyberspace career field and curriculum that
Aug. 26, 2021
Grand Forks AFB to lead future ISR missions

The Department of the Air Force announced today it will conduct infrastructure planning in 2022 for construction and renovation projects at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, projected to begin in 2023.
Aug. 22, 2021
Utah ANG demonstrates multi-domain battlespace connectivity on KC-135

The presentation showed how integrated technologies and joint connectivity can provide warfighters with the actionable data and increased situational awareness they need to make informed, split-second decisions in evolving threat conditions against cyber-sophisticated adversaries.
Aug. 10, 2021
Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes

New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
Aug. 4, 2021
Department of the Air Force begins integrated personnel, pay system modernization

Uniformed Total Force Airmen and Guardians are invited to create Air Force Integrated Personnel and Pay System accounts as part of a two-phase personnel and pay modernization program.
July 20, 2021
AF Career Development Academy transforms CDC content, delivery to Airmen

Using an approach to modernization centered on rapid curriculum development and agile curriculum updates, with an emphasis on tasks that are mission-focused, the effort ties to the people-first approach of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s Action Order-A (Airmen) and directly contributes
June 30, 2021
Air Force to bring new rescue and attack missions to Davis-Monthan AFB, retire oldest A-10s

The proposed plan would transfer rescue and attack missions, aircraft and personnel to Davis-Monthan AFB as part of the Air Force’s vision of making the base the Center of Excellence for close air support and rescue missions.
June 17, 2021
Air Force releases Bridge Tanker Sources Sought Announcement

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued a Sources Sought Announcement for the Bridge Tanker Program to determine the number of qualified, interested companies capable of providing solutions for the planned, non-developmental tanker recapitalization program.
June 14, 2021
AFWERX SBIR/STTR event to help limit barriers of entry for small businesses working with Air Force

Tech Warrior Enterprise – an AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program – will host its free virtual Tech Warrior Medical OPS event for all qualified small businesses July 19-23.
June 10, 2021
Air Force NC3 Center deactivates as missions realign under AFGSC

In 2017, Air Force Global Strike Command stood up a new organization here to oversee the Air Force’s nuclear command, control and communications systems - the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Center.
June 3, 2021
AFRL opens research altitude chambers, becomes force in aerospace physiology

At the Air Force Research Laboratory, ensuring pilots, air crews and all flight equipment can withstand various pressures, is one of the missions in the lab’s 711th Human Performance Wing, where research and aerospace medicine converge to enhance the performance and readiness of operational Airmen.
May 28, 2021
DAF releases FY22 budget proposal, journeys to the Air and Space Forces of 2030

The Department’s $173.7 billion request includes the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force budgets. The Air Force’s budget of $156.3 billion is a 2.3% increase and the Space Force’s budget of $17.4 billion is a 13.1% increase from FY 2021.
May 26, 2021
AFCEC initiative targets infrastructure readiness, disaster recovery

First, it was Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 155 mph and pure destruction as the storm’s eye passed directly over Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 10, 2018. A few months later and nearly 1,000 miles away, it was the icy waters of the Missouri and Platte rivers
May 10, 2021
Hanscom AFB teams support testing of AI and ‘robotic dogs’ at Tyndall AFB

Two Hanscom Air Force Base teams are helping to build the “base of the future” by integrating an exciting new force protection technology at Tyndall AFB, Florida.
April 14, 2021
Nellis AFB is ‘centerpiece’ for Air Force modernization

Warfighters at Nellis Air Force Base are helping the Air Force build a more integrated and lethal force through Advanced Battle Management System development, the Air Force’s network solution to enable rapid decision-making that powers Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2.
April 7, 2021
Hanscom AFB team awards long-range radar integration contract with production options

The Theater Battle Control Division, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, awarded an $8.4 million integration contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. March 26 as part of the Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar Rapid Prototyping program.
April 5, 2021
AFRL successfully completes XQ-58A Valkyrie flight and payload release test

This test, conducted in partnership with Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Area-I, demonstrated the ability to launch an ALTIUS-600 small, unmanned aircraft system, or SUAS, from the internal weapons bay of the XQ-58A.
March 29, 2021
Robot dogs arrive at Tyndall AFB

The robot dogs, designed by Ghost Robotics and Immersive Wisdom, are the first of their kind to be integrated onto a military installation and one of many innovation-based initiatives to begin at Tyndall Air Force Base, coined the “Installation of the Future.”
March 11, 2021
First Air Force designated as air component to US Space Command

Following this reorganization, First Air Force will continue to provide uninterrupted air component support to North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command while also exercising command and control over Air Force forces supporting U.S. Space Command.
Feb. 25, 2021
AFICC awards large-scale architect and engineering services contract

The Air Force Installation Contracting Center awarded a suite of architect and engineering services contracts Feb. 19, to support the Air Force’s sustainment, restoration and modernization program. The contracts, awarded by the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, are part of the $2 billion
Feb. 19, 2021
Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program

The Air Force proposes to modernize the land-based leg of the nuclear triad, recapitalizing its ICBM fleet while upgrading the weapon system technology, supporting infrastructure, and command and control functions.
Feb. 18, 2021
AFGSC begins retirement of B-1 aircraft, paving way for B-21

In support of its efforts to modernize America’s bomber fleet, the Air Force will begin divesting 17 B-1B Lancers from its current fleet as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act.
Feb. 9, 2021
Flightline of the Future Summit explores Tyndall AFB flightline options

With a mostly virtual attendance of approximately 60 subject matter experts, the PMO invited key stakeholders to compare strategic plans and share lessons learned — information that is valuable to the program during the initial stages of the project.
Dec. 1, 2020
Global Power Bomber CTF conducts B-1B external captive carry demonstration

The B-1B Lancer’s expanded carriage capabilities comes one step closer to fruition following an external captive carry flight over the skies of Edwards Air Force Base, Nov. 20.
Nov. 14, 2020
AFWERX announces virtual Accelerate Event Dec. 7-11

It has grown from three successful innovation experiments into one organization that will accelerate affordable and agile capabilities by expanding the defense industrial base as the preferred partner for commercial technology innovation and broadening the network of Airmen creating innovative
Oct. 27, 2020
731st Air Mobility Squadron reveals new air freight terminal

The $34 million state-of-the-art air freight terminal broke ground in November 2017 as part of a two-phase project to optimize readiness for the Pacific theater serving as the main logistical hub for the Korean peninsula.
Oct. 22, 2020
AFCEC begins rollout of high-tech EOD robots to installations

Over the next 16-18 months, AFCEC will deliver 333 high-tech robots to every EOD flight Air Force-wide, said Master Sgt. Justin Frewin, AFCEC EOD equipment program manager. Each active-duty, Guard and Reserve flight will receive 3-5 robots.
Oct. 19, 2020
Historic agreement opens defense data to academia

One of the largest owners of data, the Department of Defense, known for its steadfast protective oversight of this digital gold, embarked on a historical first this year: a first with the ability to improve the effectiveness, agility, affordability and speed of operations for a myriad of
Oct. 16, 2020
Around the Air Force: NATO Peacetime Operations, Suicide Prevention Training, Next-Gen Helmets

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights NATO police operations in the Icelandic region, family suicide prevention training and next generation ballistic helmets for security forces units as part of a modernization effort.
Oct. 15, 2020
AFWERX announces Reimagining Energy Challenge for Department of Defense

AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation catalyst, announces the Reimagining Energy for the DOD Challenge, seeking solutions to create the future of resilient energy production, transmission, use and storage. The Department of Defense (DOD) is currently the largest energy consumer globally. By reducing
Oct. 15, 2020
DoD, Warfare Center partner to introduce 5G technology at Nellis AFB

On Oct. 8, 2020, the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center announced the award of a Department of Defense contract to build the 5G network infrastructure and support services necessary to establish a dual-use, military and commercial network on Nellis Air Force Base and the Nevada Test and Training Range as
Oct. 13, 2020
“SpeedDealer” demos wrap, new radar agreement expected early 2021

Using a try-before-you-buy strategy, a team within the Digital Directorate headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, completed a series of live-fly demonstrations Sept. 26 to evaluate three commercially available, production-ready and deployable long-range radar systems.
Oct. 8, 2020
AFLCMC commander speaks on the how, where of a digital force

The new Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander spoke to the Hanscom Air Force Base workforce about the way forward to a digital Air Force during a virtual all-call Oct. 7.
Sept. 23, 2020
Roper joins first Digital Campaign virtual industry day

More than 1,500 people tuned in for the virtual event, co-hosted by Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, and Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command.
Sept. 10, 2020
Airmen find solution to KC135 and C130 battery testing failure, reducing cost and maintenance delays

The batteries serve as the aircraft’s backup to power essential equipment should engine generators fail. To date, the Air Force C-130 and KC-135 fleets, more than 600 aircraft globally, operate with the batteries.
Sept. 8, 2020
Department of the Air Force awards contract for new ICBM system that enhances, strengthens US triad

The contract award of $13.3 billion is an investment in enhancing the United States’ nuclear deterrence, as it is the cornerstone of national security policy and fundamental in continued protection for the U.S. and its allies.
Aug. 31, 2020
RCO delivers Department of the Air Force capabilities

The mission of the DAF RCO is to expedite development and fielding of select DoD combat support and weapon systems by leveraging defense-wide technology development efforts and existing operational capabilities.
July 30, 2020
AFCEC continues building on AFCAMP successes

Each year, the AFCEC team evaluates aspects of the Air Force Comprehensive Asset Management Plan to see where it can refine products and business rules with a goal of continuing to build on the trust and transparency it’s established with customers from installations to Air Force headquarters.
July 29, 2020
CFI course earns national accreditation

The Office of Special Investigations now has a small, professionalized cadre of child forensic interviewers that conduct interviews for OSI worldwide.
July 17, 2020
Around the Air Force: Around the Air Force: F-15EX Contract Awarded, Air Force continues diversity and inclusion

Today’s look Around the Air Force features the Air Force’s contract with Boeing for F-15EX fighter aircraft, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett chairs the DoD’s new board on diversity and inclusion, and an update to dress and appearance standards to make them more inclusive. (Hosted by
July 13, 2020
DAF awards contract for first lot of F-15EX fighter aircraft

The contract, awarded to Boeing, provides for the design, development, integration, manufacturing, test, verification, certification, delivery, sustainment and modification of F-15EX aircraft, including spares, support equipment, training materials, technical data and technical support.
May 5, 2020
Air Force SERE modernizes training

Initial SERE training for Airmen at high risk of isolation has been conducted through four courses over a 26-day period. Now, leaders at 336th TRG believe they have found a way to restructure the training requirements, which make it more efficient and ultimately saves time. COVID-19 expedited the
March 9, 2020
Senior leaders visit B-21 design, development headquarters

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett was joined by Dr. Richard Joseph, Air Force chief scientist, and Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, in touring on-site facilities to observe B-21 engineering and manufacturing developments.
March 5, 2020
Barrett, Goldfein, Raymond outline Air Force priorities to House lawmakers while acknowledging difficult budget choices

Like the Senate hearing Tuesday, the session Wednesday in the House was only the first step in a lengthy process that will yield legislation providing a blueprint written by Congress of the spending, security and policy priorities for the entire United States military.
Feb. 27, 2020
Barrett highlights space, modernization, alliances, people as pressing priorities

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett said Feb. 27 that successfully launching the Space Force while also modernizing the Air Force, strengthening ties with allies and partners and ensuring a culture of trust for Airmen and their families are the priorities that will drive the service into a
Feb. 24, 2020
SecAF visits RAF Mildenhall

The 25th Secretary of the Air Force visited the air traffic control tower, fire station and various units within the 352 Special Operations Wing.
Sept. 13, 2019
Barbara Barrett embraces modernization, ensuring Air Force ‘competitive edge’ in Senate hearing

In a largely routine 2 hour, 20-minute hearing that moved her nomination forward to a confirmation vote by the full Senate, Barrett echoed a set of priorities that have been often described by the Air Force’s civilian and military leadership.
Aug. 18, 2019
Hill AFB wins DOE award for energy efficiency

The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation and the use of renewable energy technologies at federal facilities.
June 6, 2019
IHA tool goes live in the cloud

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center first launched the IHA in 2017 as a first-of-its-kind, metrics-based framework to integrate information from authoritative databases across the I&MS enterprise.

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