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Around the Air Force: Airmen and Guardians in the fight, cyber and IT warrant officers
February 23, 2024 — This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the Department's senior enlisted advisors plans to empower and equip Airmen and Guardians to prepare for Great Power Competition, and the Air Force reintroducing the rank of warrant officer for information technology and cyber career fields... MORE

This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the Department's senior enlisted advisors plans to empower and equip Airmen and Guardians to prepare for Great Power Competition, and the Air Force reintroducing the rank of warrant officer for information technology and cyber career fields.

Around the Air Force: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition
February 16, 2024 — This week's look Around the Air Force highlights sweeping changes in the Department of the Air Force to reshape, refocus and reoptimize the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition... MORE

This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the announcement of sweeping changes in the Department of the Air Force to reshape, refocus, and reoptimize the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in those domains while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.

DAF senior enlisted advisors discuss Airmen, Guardians in the fight
February 15, 2024 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna spoke on a panel moderated by the 14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald Murray... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, Gerald Murry, the 14th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna discus the importance of properly empowering, training and equipping the enlisted force to prepare for Great Power Competition during a panel Feb. 14, 2024, at the Air and Space Forces Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo.

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today
September 19, 2023 — The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13. Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo, Chief of Weapons and Tactics with the 502nd Security Forces Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was one of the selectees... MORE

CMSAF shares vision for ‘Airmen of the Future’ and spectrum of superiority at AFA
September 18, 2023 — Culture, goals and vision were the resonating themes covered by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during her ‘Airmen of the Future’ keynote at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference Sept. 13... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass makes remarks at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

DAF leaders, spouses reflect on changes for military families at AFA panel
September 15, 2023 — Department of the Air Force leaders and their spouses discussed changes and challenges that have impacted military families during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 13... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Mrs. Sharene Brown take part in a panel discussion about the Senior Leader Perspective at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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

Brown says Airmen must be comfortable with ‘discomfort’ to drive change the Air Force needs
March 13, 2023 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers his keynote speech “Airmen in the Fight” during the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers his keynote speech “Airmen in the Fight” during the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 7, 2023. Brown emphasized that the service must adapt and reform to ensure that its distinctive history is maintained. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

JBSA, AACOG recognized for vital partnerships
October 14, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio and the Alamo Area Council of Governments were recently recognized for their long-standing partnerships with two distinct honors... MORE

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)

AF Secretary details ‘Seven Operational Imperatives,’ how they forge the Future Force
March 3, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discussed how the Air and Space Forces must modernize to meet new, emerging threats and challenges by implementing the Department of the Air Force’s “seven operational imperatives.”... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Mar. 3, 2022. Kendal spoke about his one team one fight mantra and his operational imperatives during the symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

A+ Toolkit Presented at Fall Corona Conference
November 4, 2021 — The A+ Toolkit, published in September of 2021, was designed to facilitate collaboration between military installations and their local school districts to increase access to high-quality public education for military-connected children. ... MORE

Brian Selmeski (center), chair of the Air University Public K-12 Education Working Group and co-author of the Toolkit, and Mollie Raymond (right of Selmeski), spouse of Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond, pose for a photo with Space Force senior spouses at the Corona Conference Oct. 21, 2021, at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

IAAFA participates in AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference
October 12, 2021 — A team of instructors and leaders from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland joined hundreds of Airmen and Guardians at the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20-22... MORE

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)

SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference
September 15, 2020 — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees at the Pentagon Sept. 14... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett delivers a pre-recorded message for the Air Force Association Virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2020 at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 10, 2020. Due to COVID-19 this year will be the first virtual AFA conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

Building dedication ceremony honors Air Force advocate
November 14, 2019 — The building that houses the 558th Flying Training Squadron was dedicated in honor of the late Oliver “Ollie” Crawford, pilot, U.S. Air Force advocate and former president of the Air Force Association, during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Nov. 13... MORE

(From left to right) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Bissonette, 558th Flying Training Squadron commander; Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander; Nancy Crawford, wife of the late Oliver “Ollie” Crawford, James Clark, family friend of the Crawford family; and Col. Mark Robinson, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, stand in front of the dedication naming the 558th Flying Training Squadron building Crawford Hall. The dedication ceremony was held Nov. 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and is home to the sole source for all U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps undergraduate remotely piloted aircraft pilot and sensor operator training. Crawford was a pilot, charter member of the Air Force Association and was instrumental in the formation of the Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Ollie Crawford: AF advocate laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (Video)
August 5, 2019 — Oliver "Ollie" Crawford, lifelong pilot and advocate for the U.S. Air Force was laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, August 5th. Crawford died July 21st in San Antonio, Texas, two days after turning 94 years old... MORE

U.S. Air Force Academy advertises new enlisted academic instructor positions
January 30, 2019 — For the first time in Air Force Academy history, enlisted Airmen will be deliberately hired for faculty teaching positions. The Air Force Personnel Center began announcing Jan. 23 the need for senior noncommissioned officers to fill enlisted academic instructor positions at the school... MORE

For the first time in Air Force Academy history, enlisted Airmen will be deliberately hired for faculty teaching positions. The Air Force Personnel Center began announcing Jan. 23 the need for senior noncommissioned officers to fill enlisted academic instructor positions at the school.

Disbrow delivers State of the AF
March 3, 2017 — Acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow addressed current and future issues, and talked about some of the occasions the Air Force has to look forward to in 2017 during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, March 3. ... MORE

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow gives her "State of the Air Force" keynote at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium March 3, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. She spoke about the need to invest in Airmen, technology, space and acquisition, and enlist the help of industry to reach this goal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)