Aug. 2, 2024 Bauernfeind assumes role as 22nd Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed the role of U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 2.
July 31, 2024 Kendall delivers LCID 2024 keynote, urges 'go faster' Kendall discussed the DAF's approach to modernization, the importance of staying ahead of the curve with technology and innovation and the need to reorient the military to address Great Power Competition.
July 30, 2024 Dalton emphasizes DAF priorities, need to modernize, on-time budgets Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton spoke at the Brookings Institution reasserting the Air Force and Space Force’s priorities to meet global challenges.
July 29, 2024 New vice chair selected for DAF Scientific Advisory Board As vice chair, Schmidt will assist in the overall direction and effectiveness of the board, recommending applications of technology and providing independent reviews of the quality and relevance of the DAF science and technology programs.
July 26, 2024 AI-powered agile talent identification systems support joint force The launch of an artificial intelligence-powered platform for uncovering and matching talent across the joint force is an important step moving DoD ahead.
July 26, 2024 DAF senior leaders reinforce importance of allies, partners Department of the Air Force leaders reinforced the importance of interoperability in the air and space domains during the Global Air and Space Chiefs' Conference, Royal International Air Tattoo and Farnborough International Air Show.
July 25, 2024 DAF stands up Integrated Capabilities Office to advance Operational Imperatives In an effort to codify the success and significant gains made in line with the Operational Imperatives, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stood up the Integrated Capabilities Office July 19.
July 23, 2024 Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force visits RAF Feltwell This is Bentivegna’s first visit to the United Kingdom since assuming responsibilities as the CMSSF Sept. 15, 2023.
July 22, 2024 Space Force releases FY24 Selective Retention Bonus list The SRB program serves as a retention tool, targeting experienced enlisted personnel in critical career fields, particularly those with lower manning or retention rates.
July 18, 2024 Chief of Space Operations advocates refocus on integrated defense at Global Air, Space Chiefs’ Conference Saltzman’s address began with a discussion on the current model of nuclear strategic deterrence using a historical anecdote referencing an early military use of the concept in western civilization: Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War.