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  • Nancy (left), surviving wife of Oliver "Ollie" Crawford, is presented the American flag by retired Lt. Gen. John Bradley Aug. 5, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. "Ollie" passed away at the age of 94, on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.

    Ollie Crawford: Air Force advocate laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

    Crawford died July 21 in San Antonio two days after turning 94 years old. Born on July 19, 1925, in Amarillo, Texas, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II at the age of 18 as an aviation student, earning his wings and commission in early 1945.
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    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Golfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speak during the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., March 1, 2019. During their remarks Goldfein and Wright highlighted the importance of inspirational and courageous leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Goldfein, Wright outline keys to strong leadership, its role in Air Force excellence

    Judging by the conversations and hardware on display, cutting edge technology – virtual reality, 5th generation equipment, hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities – was the dominant theme at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson gives remarks during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 28, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Wilson’s glide path for a more lethal, ready Air Force of the future

    Emphasizing priorities that will largely define the year ahead, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson stressed the need to modernize and grow the force. She also highlighted how streamlining acquisitions will inject innovative ideas and tools faster and more reliably into every corner of the organization.
  • The 2019 Air Force Spark Tank competition judges Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, Mark Cuban and George Steinbrener IV pose for a group photo with the Spark Tank winner during the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 28, 2019. Spark Tank is a chance to celebrate Air Force risk-takers, idea makers and entrepreneurs who refuse to accept the status quo and have determined their own fate by developing solutions that make it easier for the Air Force to bring the very best to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Spangdahlem AB master sergeant wins Spark Tank competition

    Master Sgt. Jonathan Maas assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was named the 2019 Spark Tank winner during the Air Force’s Spark Tank competition at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 28, in Orlando.
  • Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, discusses “Fielding Tomorrow’s Air Force Faster and Smarter,” during the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

    Faster, smarter: Speed is key in acquisition reform

    Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, spoke about fielding tomorrow’s Air Force faster and smarter by reforming the acquisition process at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Dec. 28.
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    Inaugural Vice Chief’s Challenge seeks game-changing innovations

    The Air Force is continuing to look to its Airmen to create innovative solutions to the service’s trickiest challenges, this time specifically seeking their help to improve multi-domain operations.
  • A KC-135 Stratotanker disconnects from a C-17 Globemaster III

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson deliversed remarks during an Air Force Association Breakfast in Arlington, Va., Nov. 14, 2018. In his remarks, Wilson highlighted the importance of taking a whole-of-nation approach to expanding the competitive space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank)

    Air Force vice chief of staff: National security is a team sport

    Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson highlighted the importance of taking a whole-of-nation approach to expanding the national security competitive space during an Air Force Association Breakfast Seminar in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 14, 2018.
  • Capt. Michael Kanaan, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance enterprise lead receives the Gen. Spencer Innovation Award - Individual from Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, second from left, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, third from right, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, second from right, Gen. (ret.) Larry Spencer, far right, and Whit Peters, Chairman of the Air Force Association Board, far left, during the AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2018. The award recognizes Kanaan in government, industry and academia as a thought leader in the digital field across all Air Force functions who demonstrably shapes the highest levels of operations, messaging and funding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank)

    Airmen receive Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during AFA ceremony

    Capt. Michael Kanaan, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance enterprise lead, was presented with the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Award during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 17, in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks on resiliency during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2018. During his speech, Wright spoke about the importance of taking care of yourself and each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

    CMSAF Wright: The Airmen We Need must be resilient

    In order to win tomorrow’s war, defend the homeland and remain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, Airmen must be well trained, well led, agile and resilient, according to the Air Force’s most senior enlisted leader. Building upon Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s discussion of the “Air Force We Need” and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein’s assessment of how to use the advantages of multi-domain operations, Wright said the “Airmen We Need” must be well trained, well led and agile in addition to resilient.
  • Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander Air Force Reserve Command, speaks during a total force integration panel during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 18, 2018, in National Harbor, Md. The panel discussed how to improve processes and better utilize Guard and Reserve Airmen in Air Force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

    Panel discusses total force integration during AFA

    Former Secretary of the Air Force F. Whitten Peters moderated a panel of senior leaders examining the total force during the Air Force Association Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harbor Sept. 18, 2018. The panel focused on Air Force integration of Guard and Reserve personnel into missions across all spectrums of responsibility.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, delivers his Air Force Update speech during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2018. During his remarks, Goldfein highlighted his vision for the future of multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Goldfein delivers 2018 AF update during AFA

    Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein delivered his speech at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2018, emphasizing how the service must prepare the Air Force We Need and present it to combatant commanders to compete, deter and win.
  • Lt. Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff or operations, delivers his speech on “The Force We Present” during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 17, 2018, in National Harbor, Md. The Air, Space and Cyber Conference is a professional development conference that offers an opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoe M. Wockenfuss)

    The Force We Present: Future of AF operations

    As the Air Force highlights revitalizing squadrons and the need to improve readiness to contend with near peer adversaries, the Air Force deputy chief of staff of operations spoke to an audience about “The Force We Present” and the necessity for coming changes in military operations during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 17, 2018.
  • Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, gives an Air Force personnel update during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2018. The Air, Space and Cyber Conference is a professional development conference that offers an opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

    The ‘Airmen We Need’: Air Force personnel update

    Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, outlined the Air Force’s strategy for the “Airmen We Need” campaign at the Air, Space, Cyber Conference, Sept. 17, 2018, in National Harbor.
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