NEWS

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
April 10, 2024
Kendall outlines strategy for addressing challenges in space while navigating uncertain budgets at home

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told a space-focused audience the United States must – and will – remain pre-eminent in space, but the job is complicated by uncertain and untimely budgets at home.
March 11, 2024
Flosi takes his place as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
March 11, 2024
DAF leaders talk budget, reoptimizing the force

DAF senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill.
Feb. 29, 2024
Allvin adds detail, texture to plans for reoptimizing the Air Force

Allvin’s session at the influential think tank was his first since becoming the Air Force’s highest ranking military officer and two weeks since the service’s leadership unveiled a broad and ambitious plan to reconfigure the Air Force and Space Force to better confront China.
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.
Feb. 7, 2024
New AFLCMC commander talks upcoming challenges, recent successes at State of the Center

Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, spoke about why the Air Force will be re-optimizing and the Air Force Operational Imperatives during a “State of the Center” address, Feb. 5, in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Jan. 18, 2024
Lt Gen Donna Shipton assumes command of AFLCMC

Lt Gen Donna Shipton assumes command of AFLCMC. She becomes the first woman to hold the position.
Dec. 22, 2023
SecAF delivers holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers his holiday message.
Dec. 11, 2023
Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sergeant David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.