April 18, 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 and that Congress deliver funding in
Feb. 13, 2024 DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force DAF leaders outlined 24 specific decisions during a panel discussion at the AFA Warfare Symposium. The decisions will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space.
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.
Jan. 31, 2024 CMSAF prioritizes quality of life at House hearing Department of the Air Force senior leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 6, 2023 CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security.
Sept. 8, 2023 CSAF issues warning of PLA recruitment of US Air Force members, veterans CSAF issued a warning about a growing threat to national security – the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the PLA.
July 21, 2023 Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week.The Air Force will restore the Selective Retention Bonuses and the Aviation Bonus program beginning next
Dec. 2, 2022 B-21 Raider makes public debut, will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.
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. AFNWC manages the weapon system program.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or