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April 21, 2026
31 AEW CC greets ROKAF Operations Command CC at Gwangju AB

The meeting between the two military leaders occurred after Cha flew an F-15K Slam Eagle during combined training operations between U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines Corps, and South Korea air force fighter aircrew. The mission was part of FF 26-1, a regularly scheduled training event designed to
April 21, 2026
Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet “challenges of today and tomorrow”

The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated.
June 26, 2025
Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.
May 30, 2025
SecAF gives commencement speech to USAFA Class of 2025

In his first public speech as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink reflected on the cadets’ time at the Academy.
May 22, 2025
27th SecAF’s first letter to the force

Secretary of Air Force Troy E. Meink delivers his first letter to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
May 13, 2025
Senate confirms Meink to be nation’s 27th Air Force Secretary

Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force.
May 13, 2025
Acting SecAF Ashworth’s farewell letter to the force

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth pens a farewell letter to the force
May 2, 2025
CSAF letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction
May 1, 2025
DAF begins ground testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, selects Beale AFB as the preferred location for aircraft readiness unit

The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
April 4, 2025
US, French forces conduct joint parachuting exercise in Djibouti

U.S. Pararescuemen and French paratroopers conducted a three-day parachuting exercise in Djibouti, strengthening their partnership and demonstrating NATO interoperability.