Nov. 11, 2022 The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that changed the federal holiday’s name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. The name change aimed to pay tribute to all Americans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Sept. 7, 2022 Air, Space Force installations seek mediators to help with conflict resolution The Department of the Air Force is seeking mediators for conflict resolution as an alternative solution to litigation for workplace conflicts.
May 9, 2022 A day in the life: CMSAF Bass visits Robins AFB Staff Sgt. Terrell McWilliams, 78th Comptroller Squadron Commander Support Staff noncommissioned officer in charge, shadowed Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass for a day while she visited Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Feb. 17, 2022 CMSAF visits Chief's Orientation Course highlighting readiness, people, culture The Air Force’s newest chief master sergeant-selects were invited to participate in the course at Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force Base, on behalf of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass.
Nov. 15, 2021 CMSAF visits Little Rock AFB, inspires Total Force Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Joanne S. Bass visited Little Rock Air Force Base, Nov. 8-10, witnessing firsthand how Team Little Rock is fostering an environment of connectivity and continuously sharpening its integration across the Total Force.
Nov. 5, 2021 CMSAF visits Abilene leadership to address community support for military families Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass met with Abilene leadership to discuss military and community relations
July 2, 2021 CMSAF speaks to future, mission priorities during first visit to LAAFB For her first official visit with the men and women of Space and Missile Systems Center and the 61st Air Base Group, Bass was immersed in the critical space acquisition mission and met with Airmen and Guardians who expertly carry it out in support of U.S. Air and Space Force operations.
May 28, 2021 DAF releases FY22 budget proposal, journeys to the Air and Space Forces of 2030 The Department’s $173.7 billion request includes the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force budgets. The Air Force’s budget of $156.3 billion is a 2.3% increase and the Space Force’s budget of $17.4 billion is a 13.1% increase from FY 2021.
Oct. 26, 2018 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.
Oct. 10, 2018 Air Force leaders say increased funding is improving readiness Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein thanked Congress for providing the resources necessary to restore the service’s readiness while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Readiness and Management
March 14, 2018 Service Secretaries: People Are Most Important Part of DoD’s Success Speaking at a forum here March 12 on issues surrounding the president’s fiscal year 2019 defense budget request, the three service secretaries agreed that the Defense Department’s most crucial need is continued investment in people.
Aug. 28, 2017 SecAF speaks to JAG Airmen Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson addressed Judge Advocate General Corps Airmen during the 2017 Horizons Summer Conference, Aug. 28, 2017, in Falls Church, Virginia.
June 26, 2017 F-35 makes historic appearance at Paris Air Show The U.S. made history when two F-35A Lightning IIs arrived at the Paris Air Show to fly the aircraft's first public aerial demonstrations June 19 – 25, 2017. Pulling off a historic event such as this takes months of careful planning and preparation. This team had only 36 days to make it happen.
March 4, 2015 Our Air Force - diverse in thought, word and deed The Air Force has a rich heritage built on the pillars of diversity and innovation. After African American History Month came to a close, we look on to honor women's history this month. I'd like to reflect on the word “diversity.”