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Jan. 11, 2024CSAF presents Mackay Trophy to 53rd Wing pilot for most meritorious flight of 2022
        Awarded for the “most meritorious flight of the year” by an Air Force individual, group, or organization, the Mackay Trophy is one of the longest-standing aviation awards in the nation having first been given to 2nd Lt. Henry H. ‘Hap’ Arnold in 1912. 

    Nov. 20, 2023AFIMSC leads new ACE, military pilot training mission beddown project
        The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading a more than $500 million facilities construction project to facilitate expeditionary skills training and military pilot training at Ebbing ANG Base, Ark. 

    Nov. 11, 2023Beale AFB pilots new Multi-Capable Airman course
        The intent of the course is to develop Airmen who are proficient in their primary AFSC by equipping them with expeditionary skills and training which they can employ in deployed environments or on home station if needed. 

    Sept. 18, 2023DAF leaders emphasize modernization, readiness at AFA Conference amid great power competition
        The Department of the Air Force’s top officials provided a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 11-13. 

    Sept. 18, 2023DAF launches coaching website
        At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach. 

    Sept. 18, 2023Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command
        The documents elaborate on the principles and operationalization of mission command. 

    July 27, 2023General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff
        Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26. 

    June 8, 2023AFMC innovation team revolutionizes stealth fighter fleet
        An F-35A Lightning II recently took flight with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 Raptor – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on both stealth fighters. 

    June 5, 2023Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program
        The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force. 

    April 27, 2023BMT trainees become US citizens under new streamlined naturalization process
        Fourteen Airmen from the 326th Training Squadron became the first U.S. citizens under the new streamlined naturalization process at BMT. 

    April 13, 2023Acting USECAF visits Nellis AFB
        Kristyn Jones, who is performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, and Congress members toured Nellis Air Force Base. 

    Feb. 27, 2023Space Force, Air Force partner to establish new Space Test Course
        The U.S. Air and Space Forces have partnered on the course that will instruct Guardians on test and evaluation processes for robust and methodical system testing of space-flight equipment. 

    Feb. 16, 2023Vice Chief’s Challenge calls Airmen to operationalize Agile Combat Employment
        The goal of the DAF 2023 Vice Chief's Challenge is to find innovative responses to challenges affecting Agile Combat Employment. 

    Feb. 2, 2023DAF announces overseas spouse direct-hire authority pilot program
        Direct-hire authority enables an agency to hire any qualified applicant through an expedited hiring process that eliminates many of the traditional steps, including consideration of competitive rankings and ratings. 

    Jan. 23, 2023US Air Force selects Howard University for science research partnership
        The Air Force has selected Howard University to lead a university affiliated research center. 

    Jan. 9, 2023USecAF visits Wright-Patterson AFB
        Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones got a look at various organizations and missions during a daylong tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Jan. 9. 

    Dec. 3, 2022New 'Spirit Realm’ B-2 Spirit software factory keeps fleet operational — enabling combat relevancy for years to come
        A new software factory using the Department of Defense reference design has pushed the aircraft’s evolution further forward. 

    Nov. 9, 2022DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals
        DAF installations are implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience. 

    Nov. 2, 2022Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium delivers mobility roadmap for high-end fight
        The 54th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought together nearly 1,600 Air Force senior leaders, industry partners, partner nation representatives and mobility Airmen into a single forum. 

    Nov. 2, 2022Healy talks resilience, readiness at Airlift/Tanker Association symposium
        The chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command spoke about the Reserve’s role in the airlift and tanker world at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s annual convention. 

    Oct. 12, 2022New reporting options for sexual harassment victims
        Uniformed Airmen and Guardians who experience sexual harassment now have the option to file a restricted or unrestricted report with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office to access advocacy services and supportive referrals. 

    Sept. 22, 2022Air Force releases the ‘Purple Book’
        The Air Force released the third book in its trilogy of foundational documents dedicated to developing Total Force Airmen. 

    Sept. 6, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of Sept. 6
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the following senior leader retirement and assignment. 

    Aug. 12, 2022DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups
        The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members. 

    Aug. 12, 2022Senior Leader Announcement: Week of Aug. 12
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the following senior leader assignments. 

    Aug. 9, 2022Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s visit to Singapore
        U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Singapore Aug. 7-10 to reaffirm the U.S. Air Force's commitment to the bilateral defense relationship and discuss efforts to enhance cooperation. 

    Aug. 9, 2022SELIS 22: CMSAF hosts largest international DAF engagement
        The five-day summit focused on “Winning the High-End Fight,” providing senior enlisted leaders an opportunity to build and maintain relationships, secure common interests, promote shared values, and deter current and potential threats by demonstrating the strength of global military partnerships. 

    July 25, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of July 25
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the following retirements, senior leader and general officer assignments. 

    July 11, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of July 11
        Senior leader announcements for the week of July 11. 

    July 5, 2022CMSAF Bass visits Kunsan AB, listens to multi-capable Airmen needs
        Bass met with Airmen and wing leaders, and recognized service members for their outstanding achievements. Additionally, she addressed the installation during an all-call about theater and quality-of-life-related topics. 

    July 5, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of July 5
        Senior leader announcement for the week of July 5 

    June 27, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of June 27
        Senior leader announcement for the week of June 27. 

    June 24, 2022Little Rock AFB selected to host ANG C-130J Formal Training Unit
        Four C-130J Hercules will replace aging C-130Hs to establish the FTU, which will ensure aircrews gain the experience and knowledge needed to operate the newer aircraft. 

    June 13, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of June 13
        Presidential nominations and confirmations for the week of June 13. 

    June 8, 2022US, Thailand sign landmark information exchange agreement
        Titled "Remote Sensing for Base Perimeter Defense," it is the first International Armaments Cooperation collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense and Thai Ministry of Defence. 

    June 6, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of June 6
        Senior leader retirements, promotions and assignments: Week of June 6 

    May 31, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of May 30
        Senior leader retirements, promotions and assignments: Week of May 30 

    May 23, 2022Senior leader announcement: Week of May 23
        Senior leader retirements, promotions and assignments: Week of May 23 

    April 14, 2022USecAF visits Barksdale AFB
        Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Barksdale Air Force Base to meet with 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and leaders. 

    March 25, 2022CMSAF visits Al Udeid: highlights Airmen, mission success
        Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass engaged with service members about current events, answered questions, and expressed the importance of their role in maintaining readiness across Ninth Air Force's area of responsibility at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. 

    March 18, 2022Kendall provides Logistics Officer Association keynote, underscores importance of logistics in executing ‘Seven Operational Imperatives’
        During his remarks, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall stressed the importance of logistics both in general and as it pertains to his seven operational imperatives and achieving operational success. 

    March 10, 2022Kendall, Brown, Raymond outline changes necessary to defend the nation, the need to go fast and succeed
        Speaking separately at an influential gathering two blocks from the White House March 9, the Department of the Air Force’s highest ranking civilian and military leaders offered emphatic variations on a similar theme – the need to modernize faster, think faster, and nurture the cultures needed to 

    March 3, 2022Kendall details ‘Seven Operational Imperatives’ & how they forge the Future Force
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discussed how the Air and Space Forces must modernize to meet new, emerging threats and challenges by implementing the Department of the Air Force’s “seven operational imperatives.”  Quick Links
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