Barrett publicly sworn in as Secretary of the Air Force
Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.
Barrett publicly sworn in as Secretary of the Air Force
Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence. Air Force Academy names airfield in honor of Tuskegee hero
His journey, marked by excellence and overcoming institutionalized racial barriers, was celebrated at the Air Force Academy, Nov. 1, during a ceremony to name its airfield in his honor.
AETC hosts women’s fly-in event
The AETC Women’s Fly-In event recognized, valued and leveraged the differences and similarities which make the Air Force better and stronger--a diversity that is necessary to become a more lethal force.
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 allies, and “as long as it’s safe, let people tinker with the tools.”
SecAF Wilson provides Air Force update
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson presented an update of the state of the Air Force Sept. 17, during the 2018 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor. Wilson discussed restoring force readiness, space operations and the future of the Air Force during her presentation.
The Air Force We Need: 386 operational squadrons
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced the results of an in-depth analysis aimed at outliningRemembering the Berlin Airlift
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson discussed the significance of the 70th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift during a commemoration ceremony at the Air Force Memorial Sept. 16, 2018, in Arlington, Virginia.
Air Force transitions to a single combat uniform
Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by the Army and Airmen in combat zones and in certain jobs across the Air Force.- 1
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