Nov. 2, 2022 Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations Pledging to build on the Space Force’s achievements while also infusing the nascent service with new approaches, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman was officially installed Nov. 2 as Chief of Space Operations, the service’s highest-ranking military post and only the second person to hold the position in the
Nov. 2, 2022 Austin Says Space Force Ensures U.S. Maintains Space Preeminence Space systems must be ever-more resilient and there must be a relentless pursuit of innovation and technological advancements that will help the Defense Department maintain and expand its edge, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Nov. 2, 2022 Multilingual Leadership: Speaking the Language, Airmanship, and Partnership Several Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars and Foreign Area Officers recently supported exercise RELAMPAGO VII with the South Carolina Air National Guard. This exercise focused on training techniques, tactics, and procedures to strengthen interoperability between the United States and
Nov. 2, 2022 African Partnership Flight kicks off North and West Africa ISR conference United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and the Tunisian Air Force are co-hosting African Partnership Flight 2022 beginning Nov. 2, 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia.
Oct. 31, 2022 COMUSAFE attends Africa Air Force Forum in Senegal U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited Senegal to participate in the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26-27, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal.
Oct. 28, 2022 Official Describes DOD's Efforts to Bolster Ukraine's Defense The Defense Department announced the authorization of a security assistance package for Ukraine valued at up to $275 million.
Oct. 27, 2022 U.S. Air Force and ROK Air Force Conduct Large-Scale Joint Air Training Event Vigilant Storm Republic of Korea Air Force will join with 7th Air Force and several other units between 31 October and 4 November, for Vigilant Storm, a training event that will enhance combat readiness and interoperability for all units involved.Vigilant Storm was previously called the Combined Flying Training
Oct. 27, 2022 DOD Releases National Defense Strategy, Missile Defense, Nuclear Posture Reviews The 2022 National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence against China and advances a focus on collaboration with a growing network of U.S. allies and partners on shared objectives.
Oct. 27, 2022 Austin: Talks With Russia Important to Avoid Escalation in Ukraine As long as the channels of communication are open and the Defense Department is able to communicate what's important, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III says he thinks there's an opportunity to manage escalation.
Oct. 27, 2022 New Jersey National Guard Partners with Republic of Cyprus The New Jersey National Guard has been selected as the new state partner for the Republic of Cyprus, the third-largest island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.