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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest letter to Airmen, following up on his previous letter: Fellow Airmen, When I took my position six months ago, I made a call to all Airmen to Follow Through on efforts underway to prepare the Air Force to face an increasingly complex security environment.  It is [...]

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --   In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.  Military personnel and civilian [...]

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe who are involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The "Year of the CYP Hero" campaign is a dedicated initiative aimed at recognizing the invaluable contributions of Child and Youth Programs and CYP professionals throughout the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. CYP professionals include more than 10,000 employees, contractors, volunteers and family child care providers serving more than 40,000 children, youth and families in [...]

WASHINGTON (AFNS) --  Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the department’s two highest-ranking military leaders told a Senate subcommittee April 9 that the United States cannot withstand further budget delays if it expects to modernize and compete successfully against China. “Continued failure to provide on-time authorities and appropriations will leave the Air Force and Space Force inadequately [...]

MANILA (AFNS) --  Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi traveled to the Philippines on April 5 for a series of bilateral engagements to reaffirm the strong and steadfast U.S.-Philippines alliance. The Department of the Air Force delegation met [...]

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFNS) --  Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Eielson Air Force Base April 6.The senior leaders spoke with Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing and saw their progress on Agile Combat Employment despite challenges from [...]

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) --  Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Kadena Air Base April 6, to observe Kadena AB’s unique capabilities and ongoing efforts to reoptimize for great power competition.“Air superiority. Aerial refueling. Airborne warning and control. Search [...]

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) --  As part of the Department of the Air Force’s sweeping efforts to deter and, if needed, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition, DAF senior leaders announced four organizational changes to Air Force Materiel Command during an opening speech Feb. 12 at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, [...]

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) --  The Department of the Air Force’s senior civilian and military leaders recently unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in both domains while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.In this [...]

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. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi continued their week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility visiting Saipan, Tinian, and Guam April 4.While in the Mariana Islands, the senior leaders met with elected officials, [...]

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The Military Women’s Memorial hosted a Women, Peace, and Security panel at Arlington National Cemetery, April 1, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Department of the Air Force’s WPS Strategic Action Plan. The DAF WPS Strategic Action Plan serves as a comprehensive framework outlining the critical role women play in international peace and security efforts [...]

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 1-2.The senior leaders are travelling across the Indo-Pacific region to witness firsthand the [...]

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --   Effective April 1, the Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.  Cold Weather Assignment Incentive Pay is a single lump sum payment given to Airmen and Guardians after signing [...]