April 21, 2026 Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force, Space Force to meet 'challenges of today and tomorrow' The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated.
Feb. 24, 2026 Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success In his first major address since becoming Air Force chief of staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Jan. 9, 2026 Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation The Air Force releases guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.
Dec. 10, 2025 24th CSAF Gen. Wilsbach’s first letter to the force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach released his first letter to Airmen.
Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Nov. 21, 2025 First stop as chief of staff of the Air Force: AFGSC Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach & his wife visited AFGSC, Nov. 19, for immersions into the command’s mission & modernization programs. This initial immersion, Wilsbach’s 1st official base visit as CSAF, underscored the command's pivotal role in the nation’s security.
Nov. 18, 2025 Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force chief of staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the Department of the Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18.
Nov. 6, 2025 Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force.
Nov. 4, 2025 Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force chief of staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2025 Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach nominated as 24th Air Force chief of staff President Donald Trump has nominated Gen. Ken Wilsbach to serve as the 24th chief of staff of the United States Air Force.