June 24, 2024 VCSAF emphasizes US, Australian air force collaboration to solve roadblocks to change Gen. Jim Slife spoke about the enduring U.S. Air Force - Royal Australian Air Force relationship at the annual Air Senior National Representatives Forum, a bilateral USAF - RAAF engagement.
Oct. 12, 2023 VCSAF visits Minot AFB During the visit, Allvin met with 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing leaders to gather insight into the only U.S. Air Force base holding two-thirds of the nuclear triad.
March 7, 2023 DAF Leaders discuss force retention, resilience at AFA panel Senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force spoke during a panel titled “Warfighting on the Homefront” at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium.
April 26, 2022 Air Force Vice Chief of Staff inspires next generation of cadets to serve Allvin reminded his audience about the foundations of military service: defending the homeland, projecting power globally, fighting as part of a joint team, and creating an enduring foundation to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.
Nov. 20, 2020 Around the Air Force: The Next Vice Chief, The Longest Serving Vice Chief, Big Tech Inspiration, & Robot Dogs Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the service’s new Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. David Allvin, the retirement of the longest serving Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Stephen Wilson, a collaboration with Tesla towards an innovative future, & the implementation of computerized canines for advanced
Nov. 13, 2020 VCSAF Wilson ends longest tenure in AF history Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen “Seve” Wilson retired Nov. 13 in a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., ending the longest tenure in the position.
Nov. 12, 2020 Allvin promoted to general, ready to become Air Force Vice Chief of Staff In a brisk, precise and socially distanced promotion ceremony held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. published the order for Allvin’s fourth star and said he was excited to begin their journey together as the Air Force’s leading military officers.
Oct. 9, 2020 Around the Air Force: New Vice Chief of Staff, Joint Warfare, and B-1B Innovations Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Lt. Gen. David W. Allvin, the next Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, the Air Force and Army sign an agreement for advanced warfare, and the B-1B Lancer gets a digital twin. (Produced by Staff Sgt. Timmethy James)
Oct. 1, 2020 Lt. Gen. David W. Allvin confirmed to be next VCSAF The U.S. Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. David W. Allvin’s nomination to receive his fourth star and serve as the next Air Force vice chief of staff during a late night unanimous vote Sept. 30.
July 27, 2020 Wilson becomes longest serving Vice Chief in history: analyzing, innovating, succeeding along way The record is worth noting now, when, by punching in for work July 26, Wilson began his fifth year in the job, thus becoming the longest serving Vice Chief of Staff in Air Force history.
Dec. 13, 2019 Air Force improves efficiencies for special warfare Airmen As of Oct. 31, 2019, the new special warfare career field (1Z) includes the following AFSCs: pararescue (1Z1X1), combat control (1Z2X1), tactical air control party (1Z3X1) and special reconnaissance (1Z4X1).
Sept. 12, 2019 JB Andrews honors legacy of service during retirement ceremony To Michael Thomas, the golf course general manager, his retirement was not just a culmination of the golf course’s accomplishments, but a moment to remember all the friendships he made throughout the years since he first started.
April 16, 2019 Vice chief visit focuses on faster, more lethal Air Force Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson visited AFWERX-Austin and Pilot Training Next in Austin, April 9, to see how Air Force innovation initiatives are shaping tomorrow’s Air Force.
March 8, 2019 Inaugural Air Force Pitch Day: New contracts, new partners The Air Force awarded 51 companies contracts with a total initial value of $8.75 million in a matter of minutes at the Inaugural Air Force Pitch Day event held March 6-7, in New York City.
Nov. 16, 2018 Air Force vice chief of staff presents honor to Cadet of the Year Cadet 2nd Class Kyle Haak was honored as the British Air Squadron’s 2018 Cadet of the Year during a ceremony Nov. 6, 2018, at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.
June 11, 2018 Sun sets on Air Force Academy-hosted 2018 Warrior Games As the sun sets behind the Colorado Springs mountaintops, the flame lit ceremoniously a week earlier to signify the official start of the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games is extinguished, bringing to close the eighth annual iteration of the Games on June 9.
Feb. 16, 2018 Air Force Vice Chief of Staff to Congress: help us win any fight at any time Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson testified before the Readiness and Management Senate Subcommittee concerning the Air Force’s current readiness Feb. 14, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
Oct. 5, 2017 AF recognizes 2016 Sijan award winners Four Airmen received the 2016 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 5, 2017.
July 1, 2014 Top wing commander team is honored Col. Ricky Rupp and his wife, Charlotte, received the General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award during a ceremony June 27, in Washington, D.C.
April 10, 2014 Readiness key to Air Force responsiveness Air Force readiness is critical, especially as the time or place of the next crisis is never certain and is rarely what was expected, the Air Force vice chief of staff told a House panel April 10.
Sept. 23, 2013 Feedback on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Blog In the commentary below, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, General Larry Spencer, gives direct feedback to Airmen on comments and suggestions posted on the service’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response blog.