WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Department of the Air Force senior enlisted advisors testified March 20 to a Congressional subcommittee on the importance of quality-of-life initiatives to service members and their families and the role those programs play in ensuring military readiness and retention. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi and Chief Master [...]
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force selected Beale Air Force Base, California, as the home of a new Battle Management Control Squadron. The new mission will add 140 military authorizations at Beale AFB over the next few years with personnel expected to begin arriving in summer 2025. This is a [...]
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15. The updated program expands opportunities for Airmen, Guardians, federal employees and family members to contribute to their units, allowing anyone interested, irrespective of [...]
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin traveled to Maxwell Air Force Base, March 12 to participate in Air University’s wing and group command team courses. The opportunity to speak in front of new command teams from across the force also served as the first opportunity for [...]
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $217.5 billion budget request March 11, designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and Space Force, maintain readiness to respond to current threats, and address key capability gaps while investing to manage risks that are increasing with time. The $217.5 billion proposal that [...]
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $217.5 billion budget request March 11, designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and Space Force, maintain readiness to respond to current threats, and address key capability gaps while investing to manage risks that are increasing with time. The $217.5 billion proposal that [...]
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) -- Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. In remarks after the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he assumed the job from retiring Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Flosi [...]
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Just days before releasing the proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2025, Department of the Air Force senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill during the 15th Annual McAleese Defense Programs Conference on March 7.While the [...]
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.
