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.
April 10, 2026 SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing U.S.-India defense partnership.
March 11, 2026 CSAF and CMSAF Highlight AETC’s Strategic Impact on Force Readiness Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base March 9-10 to see how Air Education and Training Command is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force. The visit
Feb. 24, 2026 Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Feb. 23, 2026 Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Jan. 16, 2026 International Air and Space Attachés tour Air University Air University hosted an orientation tour for 30 International Air and Space Attachés and spouses Jan 12-13, educating allies on the Department of the Air Force mission and U.S. culture.
Dec. 22, 2025 CSAF and CMSAF connect with Airmen, partners in CENTCOM AOR during holiday visit U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, recently concluded a multi-day visit to bases across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, engaging with service members assigned to Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), Dec.
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.