Secretary, chief of staff initiate dialogue with commanders on a plan for new officer promotion categories
The memo explains the proposed change and directs commanders to solicit and provide feedback from officers to major command commanders by July 31, with “a final recommendation due to the secretary and chief not later than 30 August 2019.”
Need for speed: Air Force meets acquisition acceleration “Century Challenge” milestone
The challenge to streamline and accelerate programs was put forth to the service’s acquisition community as the Air Force focuses on adversaries who are rapidly innovating.
Air Force announces basing candidates for US Combatant Command for Space
The secretary of the Air Force selected six locations as candidate bases to potentially host the headquarters for United States Space Command.
Air Force S&T team deepens partnership with Carnegie Mellon University Center of Excellence
The Air Force announced May 1 it will deepen its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University by embedding a 10-person science and technology team focused on robotics and associated technologies affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University’s Center of Exc…
Air Force announces FY19 Aviation Bonus expansion for Air Battle Managers
The Air Force announced April 22 details of the expanded fiscal year 2019 Aviation Bonus program, intended to increase the number of air battle managers.
New Air Force Science & Technology Strategy puts focus on speed
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson unveiled a new and ambitious Science and Technology Strategy designed to better identify, develop and deploy breakthrough technologies, April 17.
Air Force announces Electronic Warfare, Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team results
In January 2018, the Air Force assembled a cross-functional group known as an Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team to explore how the service will ensure electromagnetic spectrum superiority.
Air Force releases 2018 Acquisition Report
The Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2018 Air Force Acquisition Annual Report April 2, emphasizing the need to field tomorrow’s Air Force faster and smarter.
Wilson, Goldfein outline Air Force progress, need for larger force
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday that the Air Force must get bigger and funding must be predictable to meet – and defeat – security threats at …
Air Force announces Ellsworth AFB as first B-21 base
The Air Force announced Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, has been selected as the preferred location for the first operational B-21 bomber and the formal training unit, March 27.