Goldfein offers rationale for nuclear modernization and ‘failsafe’ deterrence
The United States remains the world’s most potent nuclear force, Goldfein said. But the nation cannot be complacent, especially at a time when Russia and China are moving to modernize and diversify their nuclear capabilities and when the core component…
We are the Americas: Goldfein strengthens bonds, partnerships with Western Hemisphere air chiefs at a time of growing regional challenges
“It’s all about partnerships here in this hemisphere among neighbors,” Goldfein said during a conference call June 17 with reporters after arriving in El Salvador for the annual event that brings together the highest ranking air force officers from Wes…
Wilson praises Airmen, expresses gratitude in farewell remarks reflecting on her tenure as Air Force secretary
She praised the skill and dedication of Airmen while comparing lessons learned from gardening as a corollary for the qualities that make for good leaders and an effective Air Force secretary. You need a plan; she said; you need friends to help, meaning…
Echoes of 1999 rescue ring loud and clear for Goldfein, providing lessons and vision for today
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein has a direct answer when asked what echoes to this day, what continues to influence his thinking and actions even now, 20 years after he found himself on the ground in hostile surroundings, his F-16 in th…
Gen Goldfein hosts inaugural space conference for US, partner nations
Surrounded by air chiefs from 11 other nations, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein plunged deep into discussion April 11 about the changing nature of space.
Shanahan, Wilson, Goldfein offer views for ensuring U.S. superiority in space
The top echelon of the United States’ civilian and military leadership offered unflinching assurances April 9, that America’s superiority in space will endure even as competition – and the stakes – for primacy intensify.
Air Force Secretary Wilson, Gen. Goldfein outline service’s priorities, aspirations to Senate subcommittee
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told senators Wednesday that the service’s $165 billion budget for fiscal year 2020 is designed to make the force larger, more ready and modern while also positioning it to better confront changing threats in space an…
Air Force’s fiscal 2020 budget focuses on modernization, readiness, confronting global threats
The Air Force’s budget would rise to $165 billion in fiscal year 2020 under the White House spending plan unveiled March 12, a $10 billion increase that allows the service to grow, modernize and effectively adapt to an array of changing global threats….
Heightened focus on the Arctic brings attention, challenges to the Air Force
There’s no mystery – or surprise – surrounding the Arctic’s strategic importance, a vast and foreboding expanse where the United States has maintained a resolute and unblinking presence for decades.
Military leaders pledge ‘Tenant Bill of Rights,’ other reforms to address substandard military housing
The civilian and military leaders of the Air Force, Navy and Army attempted March 8 to convince skeptical senators that they are working aggressively – and effectively – to correct poorly maintained military housing that has left some homes coated in m…