Sept. 16, 2024 Allvin lauds Airmen for embracing, pushing forward efforts to reoptimize the force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin provided his keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference.
Sept. 16, 2024 Air Force activates provisional Integrated Capabilities Command In provisional status, ICC (P) will immediately begin leading Air Force modernization prioritization efforts across several key investment areas, while continuing to develop the framework for the permanent ICC.
Sept. 15, 2024 Airmen, Guardians cycle 340 miles to honor DAF heritage The four-day Memorial to Memorial bike ride, organized by the Air Force Cycling Team, brought members together to celebrate the heritage of the Air Force and Space Force, promote fitness and recruiting, and support wounded service members.
Sept. 13, 2024 US Air Force elevates AFSOUTH to Service Component Command At the direction of the SECAF, AFSOUTH was elevated to a Service Component Command as the Air Force is organizing its major commands into Institutional Commands and Service Component Commands as part of the DAF’s Great Power Competition initiative.
Sept. 12, 2024 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff counterpart visit with Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief of Air Force The office call was part of a week-long counterpart visit during which the Malaysian air chief visited different Air Force installations in an effort to advance mutual interests and strengthen the international partnership.
Aug. 30, 2024 Around the Air Force: ‘One Air Force’ Initiative, Emergency Response Task Force, and Autonomous Aviation In this week’s look around the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin emphasizes the importance of a unified ‘One Air Force’ approach, a new emergency response task force helps bases after a natural disaster, and autonomous aviation technology delivers supplies during a major exercise.
Aug. 19, 2024 Allvin: ‘One Air Force’ needed to address today’s evolving security landscape During a speaking engagement, CSAF emphasized the Air Force must continue evolving into a highly integrated and lethal “one Air Force” if it is to successfully compete, deter, and win in today’s strategic environment.
Aug. 16, 2024 CSAF visits Team Robins CSAF visited Robins Air Force Base to speak with Airmen and receive mission updates on both legacy platforms and new missions being established at the installation.
Aug. 12, 2024 Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Designed for an era of Great Power Competition The Department of the Air Force has worked to reoptimize for Great Power Competition following the announcement of 24 key decisions for the DAF to prevail in the challenging security environment of today.
Aug. 9, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF visit Cannon AFB Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Cannon Air Force Base Aug. 7.
Aug. 8, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF visit Kirtland AFB The senior leaders witnessed the Kirtland AFB mission firsthand and met the team members who maintain global deterrence.
Aug. 2, 2024 Bauernfeind assumes role as 22nd Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed the role of U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 2.
Aug. 1, 2024 CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off The campaign will consist of a major command-led stand-up day dedicated to risk management training and discussion.
July 29, 2024 Air Force announces selectees for first Warrant Officer Training School class The Warrant Officer Corps will address critical operational needs while maintaining highly perishable skills and leveraging the deep expertise and technical capabilities of these Airmen.
July 26, 2024 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.
July 26, 2024 DAF senior leaders reinforce importance of allies, partners Department of the Air Force leaders reinforced the importance of interoperability in the air and space domains during the Global Air and Space Chiefs' Conference, Royal International Air Tattoo and Farnborough International Air Show.
July 18, 2024 Allvin calls for ‘Collective Agility’ in response to evolving strategic environment U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin emphasized the importance of “Collective Agility” during a keynote address in the air and space defense industry at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference in London, July 18.
July 17, 2024 DAF, RAF leaders sign Shared Vision Statement on 21st century cooperation Leaders of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and the Royal Air Force have renewed their Services’ commitment to bolstering air and space integration at the operational and tactical levels.
July 12, 2024 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.
July 11, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF highlight ‘Great Power Competition’ during Davis-Monthan visit Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, July 8-9.
July 10, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF visit Laughlin AFB CSAF, his spouse, Gina Allvin, and CMSAF visited Laughlin Air Force Base focusing on topics including border security, training, the arrival of the T-7A Redhawk and quality of life at Laughlin AFB.
July 8, 2024 Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
July 3, 2024 Air chiefs from across Americas convene in display of continued cooperation Argentinian air force Chief of Staff Gen. Fernando Luis Mengo hosted the event, which was attended by U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
July 2, 2024 Conley takes command of AFSOC Lt. Gen. Michael Conley assumed command of AFSOC from Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field.
June 28, 2024 Around the Air Force: Flight Academy, Reserve Chief Testifies, Medically Ready Forces In this week's look around the Air Force, Junior ROTC members fly with the flight academy program, Air Force Reserve chief testifies on Capitol Hill on 2025 budget, and the Air Force aligns medical services with readiness priorities.
June 17, 2024 Allvin adds details, articulates his ‘nonstop’ commitment to ‘reoptimize’ Speaking first at an Air & Space Warfighters in Action session, CSAF said the Air Force has made real and tangible progress instituting elements of a broad strategy to evolve how it develops people, generates readiness, projects power, and develops integrated capabilities.
June 14, 2024 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin hosted Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth for an official counterpart visit to reaffirm the close U.S.-Slovakia bilateral defense relationship and explore new opportunities to advance mutual security interests.
May 20, 2024 CMSAF visits Las Vegas-area Air Force bases Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi and the Honorable Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, toured both Nellis and Creech Air Forces Bases.
May 10, 2024 CSAF brings ‘Case for Change’ message to Hanscom AFB As part of his visit, Allvin met with Hanscom AFB program executive officers for an overview briefing highlighting their successes, challenges and how they are adapting to support GPC.
May 10, 2024 Around the Air Force: Key to Reoptimizing, Mental Health Care Updates, C-130J Endurance Fight In this week’s look around the Air Force, CSAF discusses the Air Force’s approach to reoptimizing for GPC, a policy change makes it easier for Airmen to return to duty after seeking mental health services, and a C-130J completes its first max endurance operation with external fuel tanks.
May 6, 2024 DAF leadership honors EOD memorial in 55th year CSAF Allvin and CMSAF Flosi attended the annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex on Eglin Air Force Base.
May 3, 2024 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.
May 3, 2024 Allvin: Aligning Air Force’s approach is key to reoptimizing for Great Power Competition Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin discusses the need to solidify the Air Force’s currently splintered approach and unify the fragmented nature of planning and operations.
April 30, 2024 CSAF’s Case for Change at Columbus AFB CSAF and CMSAF visit Columbus Air Force Base to engage with Airmen and give their vision for the future of the force.
April 29, 2024 Top Air Force leaders visit JB Charleston, highlight urgency of reoptimization in ‘time of consequence’ Joint Base Charleston welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, his wife Mrs. Gina Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi April 26.
April 26, 2024 Tyndall AFB answers CSAF’s Call for Change amidst Great Power Competition While visiting, Allvin and Flosi voiced a deep appreciation for the hard work and resilience of the Airmen, families and local civic leaders of Team Tyndall, who have truly embraced the “Installation of the Future” performance expectations.
April 23, 2024 Air Force honors Airmen with 2024 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award The Pentagon's Hall of Heroes echoed with applause April 8, as four Airmen received the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award.
April 17, 2024 Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman continue modernization drumbeat, need for Congress to approve budgets on time Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the top-ranking military leaders from the Air Force and Space Force told a House committee April 17 that adequately defending the nation against modern-day adversaries demands the services modernize quickly.
April 9, 2024 Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman urge modernization while warning Senate of delayed budgets Kendall, Allvin and Saltzman’s official purpose during the hearing was to explain the department’s $217.5 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year which begins Oct. 1.
April 9, 2024 Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s travel to the Philippines Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi traveled to the Philippines on April 5 for a series of bilateral engagements to reaffirm the strong and steadfast U.S.-Philippines alliance.
April 8, 2024 Air Force senior leaders visit Eielson AFB Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Eielson Air Force Base April 6.
April 8, 2024 Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena AB visit Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Kadena Air Base April 6, to observe Kadena AB’s unique capabilities and ongoing efforts to reoptimize for great power competition.
April 5, 2024 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 5, 2024 USAF senior leaders visit Mariana Islands on ACE trip While in the Mariana Islands, the senior leaders met with elected officials, as well as Airmen who are expanding Agile Combat Employment capabilities in the area.
April 3, 2024 SecAF, CSAF, CMSAF begin Indo-Pacific trip focused on ACE The senior leaders are travelling across the Indo-Pacific region to witness firsthand the progress the service has achieved in establishing Agile Combat Employment, an operational scheme of maneuver to increase survivability and available combat power.
April 1, 2024 CSAF Leadership Library: April 2024 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
March 22, 2024 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 13, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF engage with command teams at Air University The senior leaders briefed on the status of reoptimizing the force and how leaders at the group and wing level are critical to generating readiness and projecting power in this era of Great Power Competition.
March 8, 2024 DAF leaders talk budget, reoptimizing the force DAF senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill.
March 8, 2024 Around the Air Force: CSAF Insight on Reoptimizing, Dress and Appearance Updates, Reaper Launch and Landing via Satellite In this week’s look around the Air Force, CSAF talks about reoptimizing the Air Force for Great Power Competition, the Air Force releases updates to dress and appearance standards, and a proof-of-concept launch and landing of an MQ-9 Reaper via satellite makes history at Shaw AFB, S.C.
March 5, 2024 13th African Air Chiefs Symposium kindles an operationalized future The symposium was attended by about 250 participants to include air chiefs, liaison officers, officials addressing Women, Peace and Security initiatives, and senior enlisted representatives from 36 African nations.
March 4, 2024 CSAF holds all call at Langley AFB The 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin held an all call during a visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 29, to officiate the Air Combat Command change of command.
March 1, 2024 Air Combat Command welcomes new commander Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presided over the ceremony, noting the pivotal role ACC will continue to play as the Air Force reoptimizes for Great Power Competition.
Feb. 28, 2024 Allvin adds detail, texture to plans for reoptimizing the Air Force Allvin’s session at the influential think tank was his first since becoming the Air Force’s highest ranking military officer and two weeks since the service’s leadership unveiled a broad and ambitious plan to reconfigure the Air Force and Space Force to better confront China.
Feb. 28, 2024 DAF leaders speak at National Character and Leadership Symposium U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force senior leaders participated in a senior leader panel during the National Character and Leadership Symposium held at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Arnold Hall, Feb. 23.
Feb. 20, 2024 DAF members recognized during BEYA STEM awards Two Department of the Air Force members received awards during the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Awards, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Maryland, Feb. 15-17.
Feb. 16, 2024 Around the Air Force: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition This week's look Around the Air Force highlights sweeping changes in the DAF to reshape, refocus and reoptimize the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.
Feb. 13, 2024 Allvin: 'This is our time of consequence' Allvin’s keynote remarks at the AFA Warfare Symposium put the ambitious reoptimization in historical terms, linking it in significance to the consequential eras preceding well known shifts in Air Force history.
Feb. 12, 2024 Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition While the changes feature a mix of near-term and longer-term initiatives, senior leaders emphasized the need for speed. “We are out of time,” Kendall said repeatedly in urging action on the changes.
Feb. 12, 2024 Airman Development Command announced, supporting sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition The changes made public Feb. 12 represent one of the most extensive recalibrations in recent history for the Air Force and Space Force.
Feb. 10, 2024 PACAF welcomes new commander Gen. Kevin B. Schneider took the reins as the new Pacific Air Forces commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 9.
Jan. 16, 2024 CSAF Leadership Library: January 2024 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
Jan. 16, 2024 CSAF Memo to Airmen: Leadership Library Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
Jan. 11, 2024 CSAF presents Mackay Trophy to 53rd Wing pilot for most meritorious flight of 2022 Awarded for the “most meritorious flight of the year” by an Air Force individual, group, or organization, the Mackay Trophy is one of the longest-standing aviation awards in the nation having first been given to 2nd Lt. Henry H. ‘Hap’ Arnold in 1912.
Jan. 5, 2024 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 22, 2023 DAF senior leaders, spouses deliver their holiday message DAF senior leaders and their spouses deliver a holiday message to Airmen, Guardians and civilian teammates.
Dec. 15, 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.
Dec. 13, 2023 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Royal Thai Air Force Commander in Chief Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul The visit aimed to strengthen the U.S.-Thailand alliance and advance shared security interests in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Dec. 13, 2023 SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action During his visit with the first Airmen to deploy under the new AFFORGEN model, Kendall learned about how Airmen and Guardians are delivering capabilities, developing critical relationships with allies and partners and supporting the enduring defense initiatives throughout the region.
Dec. 11, 2023 Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Dec. 2, 2023 DAF leaders emphasize adapting AI for warfighting success Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed by China and other adversaries Dec. 2.
Nov. 27, 2023 CSAF, CMSAF inspire during Thanksgiving visit to BMT Allvin emphasized the importance of service in the U.S. Air Force, highlighting the commitment and dedication of the next generation.
Nov. 24, 2023 Around the Air Force: Allvin Welcome Ceremony, Spouse Business Benefit, Childcare Subletting Expand In this week’s look around the Air Force, the new Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David W. Allvin, is welcomed by the force, a new benefit aids spouse-owned small businesses, and a new app helps military families find short-term childcare.
Nov. 21, 2023 Largest-ever PACS concludes, enhancing competitive advantages for 22 nations The four-day symposium was held to foster regional security, stability, interoperability, leadership development, knowledge exchanges, and to ensure a shared understanding of challenges throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Nov. 17, 2023 Around the Air Force: CSAF Letter to Airmen, Red Hawk Arrives, Digital Promotion Testing In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin lays out his priorities in a letter to Airmen, the new T-7A training aircraft enters the next phase of developmental flight, and enlisted promotions testing goes digital.
Nov. 15, 2023 Pacific air chiefs gather to address regional security, strengthen partnerships The week-long event focuses on applying global lessons to challenges of regional security and is the largest biannual air chief symposium to date, with 22 countries attending.
Nov. 9, 2023 Around the Air Force: Allvin Takes Command, Missile Warning Mission, EVTOL Testing Begins In this week’s look around the Air Force, Gen. Allvin is confirmed as the 23rd CSAF, USSF assumes missile warning mission responsibility from U.S. Army, and the Alia electric aircraft arrives at Eglin AFB for capability testing. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)
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.
Oct. 20, 2023 Around the Air Force: NATO Exercise Toxic Trip 23, Energy Action Month, Clean Geothermal Energy In this week’s look around the Air Force, Toxic Trip 23 brings together allies and partners in a CBRN exercise, Energy Action Month advances new technology for the joint fight and geothermal prototype facilities deliver clean energy to harness the Earth’s natural heat and power installations.
Sept. 29, 2023 Brown’s tenure as CSAF leaves lasting imprint on the service, its evolution As Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Sept. 20, 2023 Air Force releases Enlisted Airmanship Continuum The Air Force published a letter to Airmen detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen.
Sept. 18, 2023 DAF leaders emphasize modernization, readiness at AFA Conference amid great power competition The Department of the Air Force’s top officials provided a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 11-13.
Sept. 15, 2023 DAF commemorates Air Force’s 76th anniversary, Space Force’s 4th anniversary with worship service The DAF commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Air Force and the fourth anniversary of the Space Force with a non-denomination worship service that included the participation of members of several faiths at the Washington National Cathedral Sept. 10.
Sept. 14, 2023 DAF leaders, spouses reflect on changes for military families at AFA panel Department of the Air Force leaders and their spouses discussed changes and challenges that have impacted military families during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 13.
Sept. 12, 2023 Brown provides update on Air Force’s effort to ‘accelerate change’ to meet global security challenges Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. said in a Sept. 12 speech to an influential audience that the service must continue to change to meet the challenges of today’s complex security environment.
Sept. 12, 2023 Allvin stresses need to modernize, transform Air Force during Senate confirmation hearing Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee Tuesday that, if confirmed as the next Air Force Chief of Staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats.
Sept. 8, 2023 CSAF visits 90th MW, engages with Airmen Brown visited with members of the 90th Missile Wing to engage with and hear from Airmen and to have an in-depth immersion of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system.
Sept. 5, 2023 'Serving during a consequential time': Top enlisted leader engages with Airmen at Joint Base Andrews Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recently discussed current and future challenges for Airmen while speaking with Joint Base Andrews personnel.
Sept. 1, 2023 Around the Air Force: Five ‘C's’ of Mission Command, Blended Wing Aircraft Prototype, $1.6 Billion for Dorms and CDC Improvements In this week’s look around the Air Force, new doctrine is released on mission command, a blended wing aircraft is in development that could save money on fuel, and improvements are coming for dormitories and child development centers. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)
Aug. 24, 2023 DAF senior leaders speak at Air Force Sergeants Association conference The three-day event focused on understanding the strategic competition, the role of service members in building the Force of the Future, professional development, networking and insights from senior service leaders.
Aug. 16, 2023 Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command Aug. 16.
Aug. 7, 2023 CSAF delivers 2023 Life Cycle Industry Days keynote address Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. provided the opening keynote address for Life Cycle Industry Days July 31.
Aug. 4, 2023 Around the Air Force: CSAF Nomination, Wedgetail Agreement, Leadership Titles Change In this week’s look around the Air Force, VCSAF Gen. David Allvin is nominated to be the 23rd CSAF, three country’s Air Forces agree to develop the Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft, and Air Force vice commanders become deputy commanders.
July 31, 2023 CSAF Leadership Library: July 2023 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
July 27, 2023 General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
July 27, 2023 CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential.
July 20, 2023 Air Force aligns leadership titles with joint force Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services.In accordance with direction from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., the Air Force issued a memo communicating updated guidance for Air Force
July 17, 2023 Wedgetail Trilateral Joint Vision Statement signed at Royal International Air Tattoo A joint vision statement was signed by heads of the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States Air Force, setting out their mutual intent to work collaboratively on the development of their countries’ Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
June 30, 2023 Vietnam War pilot returns home The remains of U.S. Air Force pilot Col. Ernest Leo De Soto, who went missing during the Vietnam War, have finally come home.
June 30, 2023 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit recognizing Romania as a valued NATO ally.