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Brown provides update on Air Force’s effort to ‘accelerate change’ to meet global security challenges
September 13, 2023 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. said in a Sept. 12 speech to an influential audience that the service must continue to change to meet the challenges of today’s complex security environment... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept 12, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

AETC commander advocates for empowered Airmen, mission command focused training during AFA
September 12, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, shared his message to the force about why building an innate warrior mindset within Airmen and Guardians is critical for peer-to-peer competition in the context of the National Defense Strategy... MORE

AETC commander discusses Air Force talent management challenges
September 17, 2020 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, addressed the Air Force’s current talent management challenges during a panel Sept. 16 at the 2020 virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Arlington, Virginia... MORE

Image of "Culture Collision and Talent Management” panel.

SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to digital future
September 16, 2020 — A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digital foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Air Force's digital eSeries approach... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett announced a new weapons system designator, the “e” series, at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Arlington, Va., Sept. 14, 2020. Aircraft, satellites, weapon systems and more that are digitally engineered will receive the “e” prefix.” (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

Air Force Chief of Staff offers optimistic update on AF’s evolution, future
January 28, 2020 — Creating a system that uses data, machine learning and state-of-the art software to seamlessly link “sensors to shooters” across all domains – air, land, sea, cyber and space – is among Goldfein’s highest priorities as the Air Force’s highest-ranking military officer... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein during an appearance Jan. 27 at the Center for a New American Security, emphasized the importance of a strong presence in space and the need to harness data. Both, he said, are central to ensuring that the Air Force is able to meet and prevail against modern-day threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force announces newest Red Tail: ‘T-7A Red Hawk’
September 17, 2019 — The Air Force’s all-new advanced trainer aircraft, the T-X, has officially been named the T-7A Red Hawk. The first T-7A aircraft and simulators are scheduled to arrive at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in 2023... MORE

The Air Force’s all-new advanced trainer aircraft, the T-X, has officially been named the T-7A Red Hawk

Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes
March 14, 2017 — The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials... MORE

The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials. The policy adjustment places authority and responsibility for reenlistments back at the squadron level and provides flexibility for commanders to retain high-performing experienced Airmen who meet the Air Force’s mission needs, in line with revitalizing Air Force squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho)

Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes
March 14, 2017 — The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials... MORE

CSAF letter to Airmen
March 10, 2017 — Fellow Airmen, Below you will find the final paper in my CSAF series. As with the first paper (Revitalizing Squadrons) and the second paper (Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams), the third paper directly aligns with our strategic documents... MORE