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Navigating change: U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General discusses transformative leadership
December 31, 2024 — Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, discusses transformative leadership and how it is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptability, and a commitment to the Air Force core values. During this time of change in the Air Force Medical Service with ongoing preparations to stand up AFMEDCOM, DeGoes highlights his approach to navigating this organizational change...

Air Force, Space Force Surgeon General shares vision for accomplishing AFMS strategic imperatives
November 12, 2024 — As the Air Force Medical Service continues its transformation to meet the evolving needs of Airmen and Guardians, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes outlined his vision for implementing four AFMS strategic imperatives to ensure their health and medical readiness...

Sixteenth Air Force headquarters welcomes new four-legged wingman
February 16, 2023 — Suicide, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder … these are all challenges that the workforce deals with daily and affects the Total Force. The Sixteenth Air Force knows the best way to accomplish the mission is to keep the backbone of the unit strong and support the team through resiliency efforts and training...

‘Continuity,’ ‘maintaining momentum’ define John Roth’s goals as acting Air Force secretary
January 28, 2021 — After decades of distinguished service, including at the highest levels of the Air Force’s leadership, John P. Roth decided recently it was time to retire. ...

AETC commander outlines Strategic Action Plan focus area updates
November 4, 2020 — In announcing the updates to Air Education and Training Command’s Strategic Action Plan, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of AETC and the force development commander for the Air Force, reaffirmed the First Command’s priorities, which remain fourfold: Advance force development, Enhance lethality and readiness, Transform learning, and Cultivate an environment of excellence...

DOD issues flexible instructions on response to Coronavirus
March 10, 2020 — The Department of Defense issued memos responding to the need for operations to continue during the outbreak. The DOD documents build on messages from the Office of Personnel Management issued March 7...

AF Secretary highlights space, modernization, alliances, people as pressing priorities
February 28, 2020 — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett said Feb. 27 that successfully launching the Space Force while also modernizing the Air Force, strengthening ties with allies and partners and ensuring a culture of trust for Airmen and their families are the priorities that will drive the service into a successful future...

CSAF discusses readiness
April 13, 2017 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein addressed rebuilding the Air Force’s readiness during a discussion at the Heritage Foundation April 12, 2017, in Washington, D.C...