NEWS

March 3, 2025
Air Force designates two Mission Design Series for collaborative combat aircraft

The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril).
Jan. 29, 2025
CSAF Letter to Airmen on Standards

CSAF Allvin released a video explaining why our service is reviewing certain policies and standards to ensure they are easy to understand, easy to comply with, and easy to enforce across our entire Air Force. Today, he is following through on his promise to swiftly distribute updates.
Jan. 15, 2025
Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability

A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.
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 today to adapt its installations to the challenges of Great Power Competition.
Nov. 4, 2024
CMSAF, SELs complete mission command training

The training demonstrated the importance of mission command and rapidly changing environments through understanding commander’s intent, trust, shared awareness, and understanding of strategic mission intentions.
Nov. 1, 2024
Allvin continues drumbeat for integrating, reshaping Air Force at think tank

Carrying fresh insights from a recent tour of the Pacific, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin re-emphasized Oct. 31 the need to aggressively integrate and reshape the service to confront China’s rising threat, as well as the malign actions of other adversaries.
Oct. 23, 2024
CMSAF hosts senior enlisted mission command training

The six-day training, hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, will place senior enlisted leaders in resource-limited locations and scenarios to see the capabilities and limitations of agile combat employment deployments.
Oct. 1, 2024
Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move

This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move. 
Sept. 18, 2024
DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates

The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.
Sept. 17, 2024
Flosi describes the role of Airmen in an era of Great Power Competition

Flosi emphasized the importance of Airmen coming together as a team to support mission success.