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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      SECAF visits Airmen, GuardiansSECAF visits Airmen, Guardians
                        
                        
                        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall poses with service members at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 6, 2023. Kendall visited various units where he held discussions on vital matters, highlighted the strategic goals, acknowledged the contributions of Airmen and Guardians and shared his vision for the future during a base-wide all-call. Kendall also recognized several outstanding performers during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
                
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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in actionPublished Dec. 13, 2023
                    
                    
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            **SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) --****Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall** visited U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Space Force Guardians deployed throughout the **U.S. Central Command** area of responsibility Dec. 4-11, as part of a senior leader visit to thank Airmen and Guardians for their expeditionary service during the holiday season.
During his visit with the first Airmen to deploy under the new **Air Force Force Generation** model, Kendall learned about how Airmen and Guardians are delivering capabilities, developing critical relationships with allies and partners and supporting the enduring defense initiatives throughout the region.
“First and foremost, I'm here to say thank you for your service to the country and for what you’re doing,” said Kendall during an all-call with service members. “You remain focused on providing presence and stability in a critical region of the world. What you do is not easy, and it is especially challenging during this time of the year when our thoughts turn to home and loved ones. Please know my sincere appreciation, our nation is indebted to the sacrifice made by you and your families.”Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins an Airman at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibilityU.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins an Airman at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 7, 2023. Kendall visited installations throughout the CENTCOM AOR and recognized Airmen and Guardians for their distinguished service in support of the Middle East region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)
            
            
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    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall tours a medical facility during a visit to an undisclosed location in the Central Command Area of ResponsibilityU.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Gilliland, a ground surgical team surgeon assigned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, introduces Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to the expeditionary surgical room at an undisclosed location, Dec. 10, 2023. Throughout his tour, Kendall engaged with various units, fostered discussions on critical matters, emphasized strategic goals and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Danielle Dawson)
            
            
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    SECAF Frank Kendall addresses Airmen at an undisclosed location in the CENTCOM area of responsibilitySecretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks to U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, during a visit to an undisclosed location, Dec. 10, 2023. Throughout his tour, Kendall engaged with various units, fostered discussions on critical matters, emphasized strategic goals and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of U.S. Airmen and Soldiers. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Danielle Dawson)
            
            
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During these all-call sessions, Kendall took a variety of questions, including on the future direction of the Department of the Air Force.
“As I got to know the Air Force and the Space Force more intimately, it became more apparent to me that we need to make some changes,” Kendall said. “A major effort is underway with Chief of Staff [of the Air Force Gen. David W.] **Allvin** and Chief of Space Operations [of the Space Force Gen. Chance] **Saltzman** is to look at our current posture, how we are organized to fight, how we train and how we equip. We will be making a series of announcements regarding changes to make the current forces as capable as possible for the most difficult security challenges we currently face.”
Kendall also received updates on how the United States and regional partners are postured to defend common security interests through multilateral coalitions of competent, capable and integrated air dominance forces.
Through his visits with the 332nd, 378th, 379th, 380th, and 386th Air Expeditionary Wings, the 609th Air Operations Center, and the **Combined Air Operations Center**, he highlighted the value of sustaining relationships with joint and coalition partners.
“A key element of our strategy is integrated deterrence, the idea that we integrate not just U.S. capabilities but the capabilities of our partners—our success in this part of the world depends upon having strong partners that we can work with,” Kendall said. “The multi-national team at the CAOC is a striking example of the teamwork we have fostered and continue to build.”
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A Task Force-99 Airman explains to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall how unmanned aircraft can tactically deploy at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibilityA Task Force-99 Airman explains to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall how unmanned aircraft can tactically deploy at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 6, 2023. Task Force-99’s mission is to leverage digital and unmanned technologies, creating dilemmas for adversaries and new opportunities for collaboration with partners. One of Kendall’s focus areas is the modernization of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to better handle the future of warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Angulo)
            
            
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    SECAF Frank Kendall coins U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kahlil Cooke, an expeditionary operations support squadron wing airfield driving program manager, during a visit in an undisclosed location in the CENTCOM area of responsibilitySecretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a coin for excellence to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kahlil Cooke, an expeditionary operations support squadron wing airfield driving program manager, during a visit in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 8, 2023. Kendall’s visit included opportunities to demonstrate appreciation of Airmen and Guardians supporting and defending the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Jacoby)
            
            
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    SECAF Frank Kendall coins Special Agent Jaimie Doney from the Office of Special Investigations Detachment 2417 in an undisclosed location in the CENTCOM area of responsibilitySecretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins Special Agent Jaimie Doney from the Office of Special Investigations Detachment 2417 at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 9, 2023. Kendall’s tour of the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing showcased how the U.S. and its allies and partners collaborate to deter aggression and maintain stability within the CENTCOM AOR. One of Kendall’s focus areas is the modernization of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to better handle the future of warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josephine Pepin)
            
            
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Throughout the tour, Kendall recognized top performers for their hard work and dedication to the Air Force and Space Force missions conducting combat operations in support of U.S. national security objectives throughout the Middle East.
“You are deeply appreciated,” Kendall said. “Every day your senior leadership teams get up and head to work knowing that supporting you is our core purpose, and we will continue to do that for you.”LR 



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