Sept. 29, 2023 Changes in domestic violence response highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month The DAF actions are the result of a 90-day cross-functional review directed by Kendall in January after an Inspector General investigation was initiated in response to allegations concerning the handling of domestic violence incidents.
Sept. 18, 2023 SecAF announces Air Task Force model Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the Air Task Force as the next step in the Air Force’s Force Generation model during the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 15, 2023 DAF commemorates Air Force’s 76th anniversary, Space Force’s 4th anniversary with worship service The DAF commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Air Force and the fourth anniversary of the Space Force with a non-denomination worship service that included the participation of members of several faiths at the Washington National Cathedral Sept. 10.
Sept. 11, 2023 Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.
Aug. 31, 2023 DAF unveils art commemorating 75 Years of Air and Space Power DAF celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Air and Space heritage in September 2022 and commissioned the art to help tell the stories of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Aug. 22, 2023 ‘Tinker and the Primes’ conference returns to talk sustainment, supply chain needs in a world with true competitors Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials recently gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference.
Aug. 16, 2023 DAF selects JetZero to develop blended wing body aircraft prototype The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16.
Aug. 16, 2023 Recipients of Harold Brown Award 2021, 2022 honored at Pentagon ceremony Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall hosted an award ceremony at the Pentagon for recipients of the 2021 and 2022 Harold Brown Award, Aug. 8.
Aug. 7, 2023 Berlin Airlift Roundtable Discussion (Hosted by SECAF Frank Kendall) Roundtable discussion on the legacy of the Berlin Airlift, moderated by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Dr. Ed Goldstein from SAF/PA.
Aug. 7, 2023 Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
July 27, 2023 SecAF visits 90th MW Airmen, serves as rodeo grand marshal Kendall visited F.E. Warren to connect with Airmen of the 90th Missile Wing and hear about the quality of life there, speak with city leaders about local challenges and successes in the community, and to learn about the intercontinental ballistic missile mission and modernization efforts.
July 18, 2023 US integrates with 25 nations at Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 The U.S. Air Force brought over 12 aircraft and 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14-16.
July 17, 2023 SECAF visits RAF Lakenheath Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited RAF Lakenheath July 13, to meet with 48th Fighter Wing Airmen and get a better look at the mission.
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 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.