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DAF commissioning sources to develop initiatives to increase applicant pool diversity
August 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has directed Air and Space Force officer commissioning sources to develop diversity and inclusion outreach plans by Sept. 30 to achieve updated applicant pool demographic goals... MORE

DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups
August 15, 2022 — Department of the Air Force senior leadership hosted a roundtable with leaders from some of the country’s most prominent military and veteran support organizations Aug. 9 in the Pentagon. The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members... MORE

USecAF highlights Air University’s mission of education, leader development
February 18, 2022 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 15, to gain a deeper understanding on accessioning future leaders and educating the officer, enlisted and civilian force through the range of professional military education offered... MORE

While at Air University on Feb. 15, 2022, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Under Secretary of the Air Force was briefed on the officer accessioning programs at the Jean M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.

USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness
October 6, 2021 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Joint Base San Antonio Oct. 1-4, seeing firsthand how Air Education and Training Command ingrains dignity and respect throughout the force, and how the command implements a values-based approach to training and readiness. ... MORE

Undersecretary of the Air Force talking to Airmen.

Air Force Undersecretary receives insight into COVID-19 vaccinations at 433rd Airlift Wing
October 4, 2021 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 2 to meet with Reserve Citizen Airmen leaders on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination efforts... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones speaks with Maj. Molly McCowan, 433rd Medical Squadron clinical nurse, during her visit to 433rd Airlift Wing members at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to view COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Oct. 2, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

USECAF, CMSAF visit AETC to see adjusted training operations in response to COVID-19
April 23, 2020 — While performing duties as Under Secretary of the Air Force, Shon Manasco, along with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, visited with Airmen at multiple training locations at Joint Base San Antonio and at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 22, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to see first-hand how Air Education and Training Command has adjusted operations to mitigate and minimize COVID-19 impacts to the basic, technical and flying training pipelines, all of which have been deemed mission essential... MORE

Airmen briefing visitors outside a building