Sept. 29, 2023 Brown’s tenure as CSAF leaves lasting imprint on the service, its evolution As Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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 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.
March 28, 2023 Kendall, Brown, Saltzman tell lawmakers ‘on-time’ budget needed to meet security challenges, transform Air, Space Forces DAF senior leaders told Congress that progress is being made modernizing the Air and Space Forces but to fully succeed, Congress must pass the budget on time so critical “transformation” is not delayed.
Dec. 2, 2022 B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.
Sept. 24, 2021 AFGSC wraps up divestiture of 17 B-1B aircraft, moves toward B-21 The divestiture of the aircraft is in support of the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to modernize America’s bomber fleet, as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act.
April 14, 2021 Roth escapes Pentagon “bubble” to learn directly from Airmen and Guardians Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf.
March 3, 2021 B-21 Prototype Environmental Protection Shelters construction, test underway Air Force Global Strike Command and the B-21 Program Office are testing various prototype shelters to identify the most effective and affordable designs that could be used across all three B-21 Main Operating Bases, the depot, and even at forward operating locations.
Feb. 18, 2021 AFGSC begins retirement of B-1 aircraft, paving way for B-21 In support of its efforts to modernize America’s bomber fleet, the Air Force will begin divesting 17 B-1B Lancers from its current fleet as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act.
Jan. 11, 2021 Air Force participates in B-21 Beddown Construction Industry Day The assistant secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy, the Honorable John W. Henderson, provided keynote remarks at a virtual B-21 Industry Day, Jan. 11. The virtual event, hosted by the Rapid City Military Advisory Coalition, was held to increase industry awareness
Aug. 3, 2020 SecDef visits B-21 facilities in Florida Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper, visited the B-21 Raider design and development headquarters at Northrop Grumman, to witness the progress being made on the nation’s most cutting edge dual-capable stealth bomber.
March 9, 2020 Senior leaders visit B-21 design, development headquarters Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett was joined by Dr. Richard Joseph, Air Force chief scientist, and Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, in touring on-site facilities to observe B-21 engineering and manufacturing developments.
Feb. 27, 2020 Barrett highlights space, modernization, alliances, people as pressing priorities Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett said Feb. 27 that successfully launching the Space Force while also modernizing the Air Force, strengthening ties with allies and partners and ensuring a culture of trust for Airmen and their families are the priorities that will drive the service into a
Feb. 6, 2020 VCSAF Wilson Visits B-21 Manufacturing Facility in Palmdale, California During his visit to the Palmdale facility, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson received a tour of the production line where the build of the initial test aircraft is currently underway and a briefing on the status of the overall program.
Oct. 9, 2019 420th FLTS reactivates to support B-21 Raider testing The 420th Flight Test Squadron was reactivated following an assumption of command ceremony, Oct. 4. The squadron will plan, test, analyze and report on all flight and ground testing of the B-21 Raider.