Aug. 21, 2023 Thracian Summer 2023: Another one for the books U.S. Air Force Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, teamed up with members of the Bulgarian air force during field training exercise Thracian Summer 2023, Aug. 7-17.
Aug. 18, 2023 Europe/Africa Air Force Chief Cites Lessons From War in Ukraine The U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa are learning lessons from the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine to develop strategies and tactics, Gen. James B. Hecker said.
Aug. 17, 2023 General Says Deterring Two 'Near Peer' Competitors Is Complex U.S. Strategic Command is focusing on extended deterrence during a time when the country faces two near-peer rivals, Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton said.
Aug. 10, 2023 USAF, IAF senior leaders collaborate in Air Senior National Representatives forum U.S. and Israeli air force service members discussed areas of cooperative opportunities and postured for the future during this year’s iteration of the Air Senior National Representatives forum in Tel Aviv.
Aug. 7, 2023 Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
July 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
July 27, 2023 DAF updates Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions.
July 27, 2023 General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
July 18, 2023 DAF leaders join Royal Air Force at Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 RIAT is heralded as the largest airshow in the world, typically attracting more than 150,000 spectators over the course of a weekend.
July 17, 2023 Wedgetail Trilateral Joint Vision Statement signed at Royal International Air Tattoo A joint vision statement was signed by heads of the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States Air Force, setting out their mutual intent to work collaboratively on the development of their countries’ Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.