Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Nov. 18, 2025 Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the United States Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18.
Nov. 6, 2025 Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force.
Sept. 29, 2025 Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific The U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force commenced the first trilateral Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 at Misawa Air Base.
Sept. 22, 2025 Allvin highlights readiness, charges Airmen to move at a pace to win Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin spoke forcefully about the Air Force’s readiness and the skill of its Airmen during a high-profile, closely watched speech at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 22.
Sept. 22, 2025 Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority In his most high-profile speech since becoming Secretary of the Air Force in May, Troy Meink emphasized familiar themes – the need to perfect readiness, the necessity to modernize the Air Force and Space Force and remaining focused on "taking care of our people."
Sept. 5, 2025 Italian air force strengthens NATO readiness through MQ-9 training at Holloman Members of the Italian air force are advancing their skills in remotely piloted aircraft operations at Holloman Air Force Base, strengthening interoperability with the U.S. Air Force and reinforcing NATO’s ability to deliver decisive airpower.
Sept. 5, 2025 Italian air force strengthens NATO readiness through MQ-9 training at Holloman Members of the Italian air force are advancing their skills in remotely piloted aircraft operations at Holloman Air Force Base, strengthening interoperability with the U.S. Air Force and reinforcing NATO’s ability to deliver decisive airpower.
Aug. 27, 2025 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Aug. 21, 2025 Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.