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Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess nominated to be next US Space Force Chief of Space Operations
May 1, 2026 — If confirmed by the Senate, Schiess will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the third Chief of Space Operations since the Space Force was established in December 2019...

In his confirmation hearing, Secretary of the Air Force nominee stresses the need for speed, innovation
March 28, 2025 — Dr. Troy E. Meink appeard before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be the next SecAF...

Gen. David W. Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff
July 27, 2023 — Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26...

Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff
March 2, 2020 — If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown would assume one of the two highest positions in the Air Force from Gen. David L. Goldfein, who is retiring June 30 after four years as Chief of Staff. Brown would be the first African-American to serve as a service chief...

AF seeks 2017 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award nominations
April 26, 2017 — Air Force officials are in search of nominees for the 2017 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards. ...

White House nominates Wilson to become Air Force secretary
January 26, 2017 — President Donald Trump announced Jan. 23, that he intends to nominate Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force...