Aug. 17, 2017 New Air Force Space Operations Directorate achieves operating capability The Air Force selected the senior civilian and mobilization assistant for the deputy chief of staff for Space Operations directorate, or "AF/A11," Aug. 17, 2017. Mr. Shawn Barnes will serve as the assistant deputy chief of staff for Space Operations, and Maj. Gen. Pamela Lincoln has been named as
May 18, 2017 Luke AFB environmental engineer receives SECDEF Environmental Award One of these distinguished leaders is Jeffery Schone, an environmental engineer assigned to the 56th Civil Engineering Squadron, who received the 2017 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award for his outstanding achievements throughout his career.
May 2, 2017 Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed following publication of guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
March 3, 2017 JBLE welcomes President Trump President Donald J. Trump greeted a crowd of service members, their families and friends as he made his first official visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and the Tidewater military community, March 2.
Nov. 18, 2016 SecDef ensures future military readiness during JBSA visit Secretary of Defense Ash Carter traveled to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 16, during a trip focused on ensuring the readiness of the U.S. military and the effectiveness of the training and equipment provided to today’s warfighters. While at JBSA, Carter spoke with Airmen who had just
Jan. 14, 2015 Hagel underscores nuclear mission importance at B-2 base Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel opened his final domestic trip with a stop at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Jan. 13, home of the 509th Bomb Wing -- the world's only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber unit.
Nov. 24, 2014 Hagel: ‘I did not make this decision lightly’ Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel released his official resignation statement, Nov. 24, 2014.
Nov. 11, 2014 Secretary praises, thanks veterans, service members Every year, we set aside Veterans Day to honor all the men and women who've served our country in uniform. We celebrate veterans from generations past. We welcome a new generation of veterans home from war. And we thank our future veterans, still serving at home and abroad.
Jan. 31, 2014 Hagel ends Poland trip with U.S., Polish airmen Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spent the last afternoon of his first official visit to Poland by stopping at an air base where U.S. and Polish airmen work side by side, and later at a historic church where his great grandparents were married in 1882.
Jan. 10, 2014 Hagel visits Airmen, stresses importance of mission, gratitude Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited Airmen from the 90th Missile Wing here Jan. 9 to learn about the ICBM mission and the people who operate, maintain, secure and support the Minuteman III weapon system. Hagel also took time to speak to Airmen who were selected as top performers by their
Oct. 24, 2013 SecDef directs new protections for unclassified data Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently directed that DOD organizations take additional steps to ensure unclassified controlled technical information is protected from cyber intrusions.