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Allvin: Aligning Air Force’s approach is key to reoptimizing for Great Power Competition
May 3, 2024 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin discusses the need to solidify the Air Force’s currently splintered approach and unify the fragmented nature of planning and operations... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024. Allvin discussed future Air Force priorities and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force to begin accepting warrant officer applications
April 25, 2024 — The Air Force is now accepting applications for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields... MORE

The Air Force is now accepting applications from April 25 to May 31, 2024, for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman urge modernization while warning Senate of delayed budgets
April 10, 2024 — Kendall, Allvin and Saltzman’s official purpose during the hearing was to explain the department’s $217.5 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year which begins Oct. 1... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the fiscal year 2025 budget requests for the Department of the Air Force and Space Force at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2024. Kendall was joined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman during the hearing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Flosi takes his place as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
March 11, 2024 — Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed on March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi addresses the audience during the chief master sergeant of the Air Force change of responsibility ceremony

Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff
November 6, 2023 — Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin is sworn in as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff

Around the Air Force: Defense Innovation, Defender 23, Prepping the Line
May 19, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talks about the future of innovation and collaboration with partners and allies, the Air Force supports Defender 23, an Army-led international exercise in Europe, and new supervisors have an additional resource to ready themselves for taking care of Airmen. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment
May 2, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment... MORE

Secretary of The Air Force Frank Kendall - Message on Sexual Assault and Harassment

Vice Chief’s Challenge calls Airmen to operationalize Agile Combat Employment
February 16, 2023 — The goal of the DAF 2023 Vice Chief's Challenge is to find innovative responses to challenges affecting Agile Combat Employment... MORE

The Department of the Air Force 2023 Vice Chief's Challenge begins Feb. 21, 2023. The goal is to find innovative responses to challenges affecting Agile Combat Employment. Submissions are due by May 22, 2023. Airmen whose ideas move forward in the challenge will be paired with innovators from across the force, to include key players on the Air Force headquarters staff who advocate to adopt similar concepts. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Douglas Landry)

Department of the Air Force review to improve domestic violence support to victims
January 30, 2023 — The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force... MORE

The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force.

Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards
December 30, 2022 — Effective Jan. 1, 2023, advanced academic degrees will be visible to promotion central selection boards considering major and lieutenant colonel ranks. The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole-person concept considerations... MORE

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SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions
November 8, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio Nov. 4-5 to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Command and Sixteenth Air Force... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reads at a podium to a crowd of Airmen.

DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees
October 4, 2022 — Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs... MORE

Nikkia Reed, a Child Development Center child and youth program assistant, interacts with a child in a classroom at the CDC Annex at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)

Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force
September 19, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses issues from personnel to recruiting and China during his keynote address at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 19... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks at the 2022 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2022. The conference is a professional development seminar that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

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

Air Force secretary talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders
June 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24... MORE

Department of the Air Force seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs
June 28, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University... MORE

Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery
June 22, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and an Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17. ... MORE

A funeral procession carries the casket of Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance
May 9, 2022 — As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides... MORE

SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 29, 2022 — In conjunction with the proclamation, he also announced a new provision to the Department’s leave policy that enables sexual assault survivors to take up to 30 days of non-chargeable leave as they seek resources to support their recovery... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall signs a Sexual Assault and Prevention Month proclamation in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., April 27, 2022. (Air Force Photo by Andy Morataya)