AF Week in Photos
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.
DAF SELs testify on importance of caring for service members, families
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 Sgt. of the Space Force [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: ShaKiesha Donley, Partnership and Acquisition Services
What is your proudest accomplishment while working at NNSA?Serving as Acting Manager for the Specialty Acquisition Branch was one of my most challenging, rewarding, and proudest accomplishments at NNSA. This opportunity allowed me to push myself and face one of my foremost professional fears — managing others. As a working mother, I am proud of how I balanced my managerial [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: D’Ziana (Zena) Barnett, Defense Nuclear Security
What is the best part about your job?The best part of my job is having the flexibility to learn about a variety of different processes, teams, and organizations. I love to learn how people work, and how to make that work easier and more accurate.What is your proudest accomplishment while working with NNSA?I am most proud of my organization, which [...]
Air Force to establish new squadron at Beale AFB
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 vital step in the Department [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Novella Bridges, Nonproliferation
Tell us something interesting about yourself. Fun fact, I used to be a college basketball official. I would travel all over the country refereeing basketball. Do you have any highlights from your time supporting NNSA? A team I was part of received a Secretary’s Honor award for help with the Clean Energy CorpsWhat advice would you have for anyone interested in a career [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Valerie Brusilovsky, Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation
How do you support NNSA?I am a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, supporting the DOE/NNSA Liaison Program. I form a bridge between NNSA and the Department of Defense’s Combatant Commands on cross-cutting policy and technical issues. I make sure we’re all talking and coordinating with each other. What is your personal background, and how has that [...]
AF Week in Photos
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.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Lyndsey Adams, Nonproliferation
What did you study in school and how did it impact you personally and professionally?I earned my Bachelor of Arts in anthropology at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) before getting my Master of Arts in international security at the University of Denver. While at the University of Georgia, I had the opportunity to travel and engage with other cultures [...]
Rebranded Key Spouse Program allows flexibility to support families
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 marital status, to hold roles [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Whitney Baillie-Berring, Defense Programs
How do you support NNSA? I support the Domestic Uranium Enrichment (DUE) Office managing the program’s budget and leading the DUE pilot plant effort. A major aspect of my role is overseeing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance of DUE activities in support of our mission to reestablish a reliable and economic supply of low enriched uranium (LEU) for defense [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Yesenia Vergara, Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation
How do you support NNSA? I have supported NNSA since 2019. Currently, I support the Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (CTCP) serving as deputy to the Chief of Staff. In my role, I support senior management and help our office meet its mission priorities. I help implement communication initiatives, support the development of public-facing products, and coordinate my office’s efforts in working [...]
CSAF, CMSAF engage with command teams at Air University
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 both Allvin and Chief Master [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Yesenia Vegara, Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation
How do you support NNSA? I have supported NNSA since 2019. Currently, I support the Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (CTCP) serving as deputy to the Chief of Staff. In my role, I support senior management and help our office meet its mission priorities. I help implement communication initiatives, support the development of public-facing products, and coordinate my office’s efforts in working [...]
Department of the Air Force releases 2025 budget proposal
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 Congress will now consider for [...]