Jan. 5, 2024 Around the Air Force: Slife Becomes Vice Chief, X-37B Launch, F-15EX Testing This week’s look around the Air Force highlights Gen. James Slife becoming the 41st Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Space Force and Space X launch the 7th mission of the X-37B, and two F-15EX Eagles arrive at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for testing.
Jan. 4, 2024 DAF looking for Airmen, Guardians for grueling Army Ranger School Through the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Ranger Assessment Course, DAF candidates are taught, coached, tested and evaluated for nomination to the grueling 62-day Ranger School experience.
Jan. 4, 2024 DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement The Defense Travel Management Office announced a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, including pet transportation and quarantine fees, in June 2023.
Jan. 3, 2024 National Museum of the US Air Force opens new exhibit honoring the enlisted force A new exhibit highlighting the Department of the Air Force’s enlisted personnel is the newest permanent exhibit at the national museum of the USAF.
Dec. 29, 2023 Slife promoted to general, assumes AF’s second highest military position Air Force Gen. Jim Slife formally received his fourth star during a ceremony celebrating his promotion and new position as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Dec. 29 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.
Dec. 28, 2023 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards.
Dec. 26, 2023 New F-15EX Eagles arrive at Eglin AFB The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4 touched down at Eglin Air Force Base, Dec. 20.
Dec. 22, 2023 SecAF delivers holiday message Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers his holiday message.
Dec. 22, 2023 DAF senior leaders, spouses deliver their holiday message DAF senior leaders and their spouses deliver a holiday message to Airmen, Guardians and civilian teammates.
Dec. 22, 2023 Japan MoD, US DoD sign joint agreement for AI, UAS research The AI developed in this joint research is expected to be applied to UAVs operated alongside Japan’s next fighter aircraft.
Dec. 21, 2023 CMSAF, senior leaders visit Keesler AFB CMSAF Bass and senior leaders visited Keesler Air Force Base touring facilities and recognizing Airmen for their excellent performance.
Dec. 20, 2023 DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and discuss the merits of each idea, reaching consensus to identify Spark Tank 2024’s six finalists.
Dec. 20, 2023 Red Hawk readies for climate chamber testing The Air Force’s new bird of prey, the T-7 Red Hawk, arrived at Eglin Dec. 15, 2023 to begin a series of climate testing at Eglin’s McKinley Climatic Lab.
Dec. 19, 2023 USAF, RCAF strengthen partnership through EPME exchange initiative The United States Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force recently demonstrated their commitment to a strong partnership through the Enlisted Professional Military Education, or EPME, exchange initiative.
Dec. 18, 2023 Chief Digital, Artificial Intelligence Office to host hackathon in Hawaii A hackathon is an innovation event commonly employed by technology companies in which teams develop prototypes in response to enterprise challenges associated with data.
Dec. 15, 2023 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.
Dec. 15, 2023 DAF SES receives Presidential Rank Award Edwin H. Oshiba, Department of the Air Force Deputy assistant secretary for Energy, Installations and Environment was awarded the 2023 Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service in November.
Dec. 15, 2023 Around the Air Force: Operation Christmas Drop 2023 This week’s look around the Air Force highlights Operation Christmas Drop 2023, a humanitarian event that brings the U.S. and partner nations together to deliver essentials to remote islands in the Indo-Pacific region.
Dec. 14, 2023 Strengthening partnerships in the Pacific The U.S. and Royal Australian Air Forces teamed up to train at Exercise Global Dexterity 23-2 at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, Australia, Nov. 27 - Dec. 8, 2023.
Dec. 14, 2023 AFGSC establishes new directorate The ICBM Modernization Directorate will oversee and coordinate the deployment of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system and the retirement of the LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system.
Feb. 22, 2024 Flosi to AFMC family: Embrace change, make every day count As Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi departs his position as Command Chief of AFMC to take on the role of CMSAF, he leaves just a few words of advice to the Airmen across AFMC as they work to re-optimize the DAF for Great Power Competition.
Feb. 20, 2024 DAF members recognized during BEYA STEM awards Two Department of the Air Force members received awards during the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Awards, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Maryland, Feb. 15-17.
Feb. 16, 2024 Around the Air Force: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition This week's look Around the Air Force highlights sweeping changes in the DAF 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.
Feb. 16, 2024 AFWERX showcases innovation at AFA Warfare Symposium; Spark Tank Finalist voting open until March 21 Representatives from each AFWERX division – AFVentures, Prime, Spark, and SpaceWERX – were on hand to discuss how small businesses and start-ups can team up with Airman and Guardian talent to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF.
Feb. 16, 2024 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.
Feb. 14, 2024 DAF senior enlisted advisors discuss Airmen, Guardians in the fight 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.
Feb. 14, 2024 SecAF Kendall AFA Warfare Symposium Q&A: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition The Q&A-style discussion addressed key takeaways from the reoptimization announcement, how the Department of the Air Force will address resourcing issues and breaking through barriers to streamline change.
Feb. 14, 2024 AMC rises to increasing global tension The panel centered on advancements Air Mobility Command is pursuing in 2024 to account for rising global tensions and strategic competition.
Feb. 14, 2024 Air Force to re-introduce warrant officer rank, other major changes The Air Force plans to introduce two dozen changes specifically designed to prepare the service for strategic power challenges from competitors like China and Russia.
Feb. 14, 2024 USAFE-AFAFRICA commander emphasizes five focus areas during AFA Warfare Symposium During a media roundtable, Hecker spoke with reporters to emphasize the unwavering commitment USAFE-AFAFRICA shares with allies and partners.