Nov. 2, 2023 Senate confirms Allvin as Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
May 23, 2023 Tyndall AFB welcomes CSAF to the 'Installation of the Future' Airmen from Tyndall AFB welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., to the Defense Department's first “Installation of the Future.”
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.
Dec. 14, 2022 Five & Thrive: Cannon AFB, community partner to improve quality of life The Five and Thrive initiative focuses on safe and affordable housing, medical care, spouse employment, education and childcare.
Dec. 12, 2022 Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo showcase base-community partnership to CSAF, spouse Brown’s visit to Goodfellow AFB included a mission brief and all-call with the 17th Training Wing, a small-group lunch with Airmen, a discussion of ongoing community partnership initiatives and visits to the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy and Moser-Flynn Hall Intelligence Campus.
Oct. 19, 2022 Commentary: ‘Five and Thrive’ program’s focus on quality of life helps families, national security in AF's 75th year Five and Thrive is a grassroots effort created to support and communicate viable, quality-of-life programs and resources while highlighting various challenges military families face in five focus areas.
Sept. 28, 2022 Department of the Air Force leaders share experiences, resources with military families at AFA Air and Space Forces senior leaders and their spouses participated in a Families in the Fight panel engaging discussion on common challenges military families experience.
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.
May 4, 2022 DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 6, the Friday before Mother’s Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform.
March 13, 2022 CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military.
Feb. 17, 2022 AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work With remote options, this type of federal employment can be key to allowing military spouses to advance their careers even amidst ongoing military relocations.
Dec. 17, 2021 CSAF Spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices.
Aug. 26, 2021 CSAF visits Kirtland AFB Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., along with his wife, Sharene, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, Aug. 12-13.
Sept. 19, 2020 SecAF, DVs tour Luke AFB, highlight military families Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and Sharene Brown, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., visited Luke Air Force Base, Sept. 17.