Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the top-ranking military leaders from the Air Force and Space Force told a House committee April 17 that adequately defending the nation against modern-day adversaries demands the services modernize quickly and that Congress deliver funding in a timely and predictable manner. “As you are aware, the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
