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Dec. 29, 2023
Slife promoted to general, assumes AF’s second highest military position

Air Force Gen. Jim Slife formally received his fourth star during a ceremony celebrating his promotion and new position as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Dec. 29 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.
Dec. 20, 2023
17th TRW Kicks Off Strategic Speaker Series with Maj. Gen. (Ret) Glen Shaffer

Former members of the 17th are coming to Goodfellow Air Force Base to see how the mission has evolved to outpace our adversaries; the first of which is Maj. Gen. (Ret) Glen Shaffer, former Joint Staff Director for Intelligence.
Dec. 20, 2023
Red Hawk readies for climate chamber testing

The Air Force’s new bird of prey, the T-7 Red Hawk, arrived at Eglin Dec. 15, 2023 to begin a series of climate testing at Eglin’s McKinley Climatic Lab.
Dec. 13, 2023
AFWERX accepting applications for spring 2024 fellowship

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5.
Dec. 11, 2023
Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was selected to be the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Dec. 4, 2023
From sunrise past sunset: a day with CMSAF Bass

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and consequently, works a demanding schedule providing direction for the enlisted force and representing their interests. One of the many ways Bass fulfills this duty to Airmen is by traveling across
Dec. 2, 2023
DAF leaders emphasize adapting AI for warfighting success

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed by China and other adversaries Dec. 2.
Nov. 30, 2023
Air Force announces FY24 Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive, Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Programs

The Air Force recently announced the opening of two Regular Air Force FY24 Aviation Bonus programs.
Nov. 24, 2023
CSAF and CMSAF inspire and engage at Gateway wing before Thanksgiving

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General David W. Allvin made his first visit to the Gateway Wing, marking the occasion by presiding over the oath of enlistment for 756 graduating Airmen.
Nov. 24, 2023
Around the Air Force: Allvin Welcome Ceremony, Spouse Business Benefit, Childcare Subletting Expand

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the new Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David W. Allvin, is welcomed by the force, a new benefit aids spouse-owned small businesses, and a new app helps military families find short-term childcare.