Aug. 7, 2026 Schiess confirmed as new Chief of Space Operations The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman as the new CSO.
July 27, 2026 Air Force delivers on acquisition transformation, redesignates executives as PAEs This structural realignment, driven by the DoW's transition to a Warfighting Acquisition System, decentralizes authority and resources by mission area to increase accountability and accelerate capability delivery to warfighters.
Nov. 14, 2025 Department of War name set in bronze at Pentagon entrances Facilities personnel at the Pentagon took down outdated bronze plaques at two of the building's entrances and replaced them with recently minted plaques bearing the new name of the federal agency that leads America's fighting force: "The Department of War."
Sept. 11, 2023 Hicks Says DOD Forever Resilient After 9/11 More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.
Jan. 6, 2023 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.