Air Force Features

May 19, 2023
Around the Air Force: Defense Innovation, Defender 23, Prepping the Line

In this week’s look around the Air Force, SecAF talks about the future of innovation and collaboration with partners and allies, the Air Force supports Defender 23, and new supervisors have an additional resource for taking care of Airmen. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)
May 18, 2023
Air Force solicits source selection proposals for NGAD Platform

The Department of the Air Force released a classified solicitation to industry for an engineering and manufacturing development contract for the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform with the intent to award a contract in 2024.
May 10, 2023
DAF senior leaders offer dialogue on defense innovation amid strategic competition

Air Force Senior Leaders were among speakers at the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security May 9.
May 2, 2023
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment.
April 21, 2023
Around the Air Force: Global Futures Report, SECAF Visits Recruiting HQ, $1M Innovation Rodeo

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Global Futures Report looks at possible scenarios for the year 2040, Secretary Kendall visits recruiters to emphasize the importance of their mission and the AFIMSC is looking for good ideas during their Innovation Rodeo.
April 10, 2023
SecAF updated on recruiting efforts, meets local recruiters

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Air Force Recruiting Service to discuss the Air Force's ability to attract and recruit Airmen.
April 7, 2023
Tester, Kendall, DAF senior leaders visit Malmstrom AFB

Senator Jon Tester, SecAF Frank Kendall and other DAF senior leaders visited Malmstrom AFB to engage with Airmen and receive updates on the ongoing missile community cancer study from DAF leadership.
April 7, 2023
Around the Air Force: Budget Testimony, Bereavement Leave, One-Stop Promotion Website

In this week’s look around the Air Force, senior leaders tell lawmakers about the negative consequences of a delayed budget process, DoD has a new bereavement leave policy, and there’s a new promotion studies website.
April 5, 2023
SecAF visits Goodfellow Air Force Base

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Goodfellow Air Force Base to observe base operations and meet with joint service members assigned to the 17th Training Wing, April 4, 2023.
March 31, 2023
Echoes of Vietnam: An Air Force family legacy

Maj. Gen. Sharon Bannister accompanied Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to The Wall at the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial to pay respects and conduct a commemorative paper rubbing of the engraving of her father’s name, as well as other names.
March 31, 2023
Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s attendance at the Singapore Defence Technology Summit

SecAF Kendall engaged with Singaporean and Estonian senior defense officials during travel to Singapore March 22-23.
March 31, 2023
Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s travel to India

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall traveled to India March 21 to discuss future and ongoing defense partnerships with the nation.
March 17, 2023
Around the Air Force: SECAF Outlines Modernization, Future Operating Concept, Recruitment Incentives

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary Kendall talks about modernization and the pacing challenge the U.S. faces with China, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. announces the Future Operating Concept and a recruitment incentive program for enlisted ranks is revived.
March 13, 2023
Department of the Air Force 2024 budget proposal invests in modernization, transformation

The $259.3 billion proposal that Congress will now consider for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 includes $185.1 billion for the Air Force and $30 billion for the Space Force.
March 7, 2023
Kendall outlines clear path for modernizing Air, Space Forces & confronting peer competitors

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall offered a report card March 7 during a major address at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium.

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