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May 16, 2022
25th SecAF portrait unveiled during ceremony at Pentagon

The official portrait of former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, who also previously served as the U.S. ambassador to Finland, was unveiled in the Pentagon Auditorium, May 13, during a tribute to the stateswomen who led the Department of the Air Force from 2019 to 2021.
Aug. 3, 2020
Coping with COVID: An Air Force Podcast

In this episode of An Air Force Podcast, we look into how the renewed focus on Squadrons has prepared and supported Airmen and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 1, 2020
Goldfein honored for service as Chief of Staff

During his tenure, Goldfein has achieved some notable milestones, including the development of the B-21 Raider and the T-7A Red Hawk aircraft. Additionally, he pushed for innovative ways to improve readiness through the expansion of the Air Force’s multi-domain capability, reshaping the force to
July 8, 2020
Department of Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force is charged with identifying and changing policies, procedures, barriers and other practices that may be unfairly impacting underrepresented Air and Space professionals.
June 9, 2020
Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
April 15, 2020
Air Force makes final basing decision for next two Air National Guard F-35A bases

F-35A Lightning IIs will begin to replace many of the older fourth-generation aircraft but the Air Force will continue to fly a mix of fifth and fourth-generation fighters into the 2040s. This will allow the Air Force to maintain enough fighters to meet combatant commander requirements, provide
March 17, 2020
Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and the service secretaries signed the Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25, empowering residents with processes to receive information, assistance, advocacy and insight into the housing maintenance work order processes.
Feb. 10, 2020
Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force

The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But, unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the U.S. Space Force.
Nov. 22, 2019
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.

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25th SecAF portrait unveiled during ceremony at Pentagon

Coping with COVID: An Air Force Podcast

Goldfein honored for service as Chief of Staff

Department of Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote

Air Force makes final basing decision for next two Air National Guard F-35A bases

Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights

Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force

AF Week in Photos