May 13, 2025 Senate confirms Meink to be nation’s 27th Air Force Secretary Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force.
May 7, 2025 Ashworth, Allvin, Saltzman outline fiscal 2026 budget priorities to congressional panel The three most senior civilian and military officials from the Department of the Air Force told a congressional panel that the Air Force and Space Force need resources and creative thinking, along with modern capabilities, to meet emerging threats.
April 21, 2025 Nuclear Convoy Course sharpens readiness Convoy Response Forces (CRF) from the 90th, 91st and 341st Missile Security Operations Squadrons — stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming; Minot AFB, North Dakota; and Malmstrom AFB, Montana, respectively — participated in the annual Nuclear Convoy Course (NCC) at Camp Guernsey Joint
March 5, 2025 Air Force leaders discuss future force design U.S. Air Force leaders discussed force modernization and strategic planning, emphasizing the priorities for future capabilities, deterrence and joint force integration during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association Warfare Symposium.
March 5, 2025 DoD offers Health Care Flexible Spending Account to service members Service members can sign up for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account putting money in pretax earnings into an account that can be spent on qualifying health care expenses.
March 4, 2025 Air Force aims to instill warrior ethos, increase lethality The Air Force is aligning with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's priorities, says Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, while saving taxpayer dollars and redirecting them into combat readiness.
Jan. 15, 2025 Kendall offers vision for Air Force, Space Force of 2050 SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.
Dec. 23, 2024 DAF updates waiver policies for asthma, hearing loss, food allergies The Department of the Air Force holds strict medical accession standards but can grant waivers in specific cases. The new policy expands previous guidance in several areas, including asthma, hearing loss and food allergies.
Dec. 11, 2024 Department of the Air Force releases installation re-optimization plan to enable capabilities for Great Power Competition The Department of the Air Force released its Installation Infrastructure Action Plan on Dec. 11 to adapt its installations to the challenges of Great Power Competition.
Dec. 4, 2024 AFCEC awards leases for 5G service at all CONUS bases The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently finished awarding leases that will bring 5G service to 84 Air and Space Force installations by 2028, helping the workforce, Airmen, Guardians and their families stay connected through secure and reliable networks.