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Nov. 12, 2020
Allvin promoted to general, ready to become Air Force Vice Chief of Staff

In a brisk, precise and socially distanced promotion ceremony held at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. published the order for Allvin’s fourth star and said he was excited to begin their journey together as the Air Force’s leading military officers.
Oct. 5, 2020
24th SOW transitions responsibility of the 17th STS

In August 2013, the squadron, originally known as the 17th Air Operations Support Squadron, was re-designated as the 17th STS by then-Col. Robert Armfield, the 24th SOWs first wing commander.
Aug. 28, 2020
Gen. Mark Kelly takes command of ACC

Gen. Mark Kelly took command from Gen. Mike Holmes during a ceremony presided over by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. who shared some words of encouragement to Kelly and highlighted his accomplishments.
Aug. 19, 2020
Eighteenth Air Force changes command

Maj. Gen. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., who most recently served as the director of strategic plans, programs, requirements and analyses at headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, took command from Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett who is Pentagon-bound after commanding the
July 29, 2020
Department of the Air Force honors former SecAF Heather Wilson

During the ceremony, Barrett recognized Wilson for her service and achievements as the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian leader.
April 17, 2020
Air Force Academy prepares for historic graduation

Vice President Mike Pence will deliver commencement remarks, following in the footsteps of prominent officials speaking at the service academy’s graduation. President Trump spoke last year.
March 10, 2020
Joint Base San Antonio suspends public attendance for non-mission essential mass gatherings, to include BMT graduation

JBSA officials will continue to monitor and discuss the situation with medical experts to determine when guest attendance at graduation events will resume.
March 5, 2020
JB San Antonio-Lackland training annex dedicated to fallen Air Force Medal of Honor recipient

Previously known as the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Training Annex, it was renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, an Air Force combat controller who gave his life fighting in Afghanistan in 2002.
Feb. 5, 2020
Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general

On Feb. 4, retired Col. Charles E. McGee found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump.
Dec. 19, 2019
Global Strike Command stands up helicopter detachment

Lt. Col. Mary Clark assumed command of Detachment 7 during a ceremony with Brig. Gen. Andrew Gebara, AFGSC A5/8 director, presiding.
Dec. 11, 2019
Oklahoma Air National Guard member receives Airman’s Medal

Whittle's actions in stopping an active shooter at Louie's Grill and Bar in Oklahoma City on May 24, 2018, were read aloud by a member of Whittle's squadron at a ceremony Dec. 8.
Oct. 22, 2019
Goldfein honors 2019 Cadet of the Year

On Oct. 22, 2nd Lt. Kirsten Cullinan made her own substantial mark, by being honored as the 2019 Cadet of the Year by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at a ceremony at the Pentagon.
Oct. 3, 2019
Air Force stands up new Advanced Aircraft PEO

The new office was created to transform the Next Generation Air Dominance program into the Air Force’s Digital Century Series initiative, using digital engineering, modular open systems architecture, and agile software development to design advanced airplanes faster and enter production with a
July 26, 2019
AETC welcomes new commander

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission and he commended members of the command for their efforts. He listed Pilot Training Next, force development, a campaign of learning, squadron commander school and the overhaul
July 26, 2019
AFIMSC changes command

“To all the warfighters of AFIMSC, (Marian and I) are honored and humbled to be on your team and look forward to meeting you and getting to know each one of you,” Wilcox said.

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