Air Force Features

Dec. 8, 2022
Bussiere assumes command of Air Force Global Strike Command

Gen. Thomas Bussiere became the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's only intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber forces.
July 8, 2022
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Air Force legend

Retired Brig. Gen. Wilma L. Vaught received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House July 7.
July 6, 2022
Richardson: Teamwork, collaboration key to AFMC success

The AFMC change of command ceremony was more than just an opportunity to welcome Gen. Duke Z. Richardson to the organizational helm; it was also a homecoming for the new commander who has spent nearly half of his career as part of the enterprise.
June 30, 2022
A transgender pilot’s advice for serving authentically

He always knew he wanted to be a rescue pilot, serving a higher purpose and rushing to the aid of others in harm’s way. Fighting courageously to save lives no matter the terrain or conditions.
May 17, 2022
Bunch inducted into Order of the Sword

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., was inducted into the Air Force Materiel Command Order of the Sword, which is the highest honor the enlisted force can bestow upon a military officer.
May 5, 2022
Calvelli swears in as Department of the Air Force space acquisition and integration lead

Frank Calvelli was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration during a Pentagon ceremony May 5, following his confirmation to the role by the U.S. Senate, April 28.
May 4, 2022
Jones swears in as Department of the Air Force financial management and comptroller lead

Kristyn E. Jones was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller May 4, and will be responsible for managing a nearly $200 billion budget to modernize the Air and Space Forces.
April 28, 2022
919th SOW member selected as Air Force Reserve 2022 Airman of the Year

An Airman with the 919th Special Operations Wing was named the winner of the 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year for the Air Force Reserve Command.
April 19, 2022
AETC enlisted Airmen present former AU president, commander Order of the Sword

Gen. Anthony Cotton received the Order of the Sword for his significant contributions to the development of the Air Force enlisted force during an official ceremony at Gunter Annex’s Flag Park April 1, 2022.
March 24, 2022
Brigadier General Adams receives the President’s Volunteer Lifetime Award

Brig. Gen. Adams earned the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to those who have completed more than 4,000 hours of community service, for his work championing STEM and cybersecurity in the youth community.
March 7, 2022
Empowering future female leaders: Nevada Guard Women’s Leadership Forum returns

The Women’s Leadership Forum was dedicated to Women’s History Month and the goal of the forum was to empower and educate leaders, especially women, and work towards building an inclusive workplace culture.
May 17, 2021
Force generators train future Airmen

To maintain the competitive edge over adversaries, the Air Force must select the best Airmen to train and educate the next generation of Airmen.
Feb. 20, 2021
Historic First: Migo first female American Samoan promoted to CMSgt in US Air Force

In a historic first, SMSgt Jacinta Migo became the Air Force’s first American Samoan woman to be promoted to chief master sergeant during a ceremony hosted by the 505th Test & Training Group at Hurlburt Field, Feb. 1.
Dec. 21, 2020
Department of the Air Force releases findings on racial disparity review

The Department of the Air Force released its report on the findings of an Air Force Inspector General independent review into racial disparity Dec. 21. The full report is available for download on AF.mil.
June 22, 2020
Air Force senior leaders direct IG review into racial disparity

On 2 June 2020, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General to conduct a review into racial disparity in the Department of the Air Force.

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