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May 5, 2022
Calvelli swears in as Department of the Air Force space acquisition and integration lead

Frank Calvelli was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration during a Pentagon ceremony this morning, following his confirmation to the role by the U.S. Senate, April 28. Prior to his confirmation, Calvelli worked at the National Reconnaissance Office and
May 4, 2022
DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May is designated as Military Appreciation Month to honor those who serve. May 6, the Friday before Mother’s Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform.“Military spouses come from every walk of life; not unlike our civilian counterparts,
May 3, 2022
DAF COVID-19 Statistics - May 3, 2022

Current Coronavirus Disease 2019 statistics for Department of the Air Force personnel
May 2, 2022
Head of Air Force Academy’s astro department transfers to Space Force

A leading space expert at the U.S. Air Force Academy was sworn into the Space Force April 29, making him the first Space Force officer to be a permanent professor at the school.
April 28, 2022
Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China.
April 22, 2022
Earth Day: Taking action today, assuring the mission of tomorrow

As a steward of almost 9 million acres encompassing forests, prairies, deserts, wetlands, and coastal habitats, the Department of the Air Force recognizes the importance of protecting and sustaining the natural environment.
April 13, 2022
Space Force signs partnership with Howard University

The U.S. Space Force welcomed Howard University to its University Partnership Program during a virtual ceremony April 11. Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson and Howard University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh signed the memorandum of understanding from
April 5, 2022
Kendall highlights space’s importance, need to ‘transform’ operations & thinking for the domain

Presenting a robust case for operating in – and defending – space, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said April 5 that “transforming” without delay priorities, practices and spending for the domain is necessary to adequately adapt to a theater that is more volatile yet also increasingly essential to
April 5, 2022
Raymond praises Space Force achievements & purpose while noting ongoing threats, challenges

Using language that was both stark and an urgent call to action, Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, said April 5 that the cornerstone to U.S. security and prosperity is keeping space “accessible, stable, and secure.”And while achieving that goal was once a foregone conclusion, it
April 4, 2022
Department of the Air Force announces candidate locations for STARCOM HQ, Deltas

The Department of the Air Force selected six candidate locations for U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters.