Meink emphasizes technological excellence, acquisition transformation during Ohio immersion
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink concluded a visit to Air Force Materiel Command and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base units April 3, which provided him a comprehensive look at the critical airpower, technology and acquisition missions conducted by …
SecAF presents Harold Brown Award to NASIC researcher
Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink recognized Richard Borth, National Air and Space Intelligence Center researcher with the 2024 Harold Brown Award for his work developing an artificial intelligence algorithm to detect deployed weapons systems in…
SECAF opens 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium with ‘Innovating Faster: Acquisition Transformation’
During his keynote at the 2026 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink laid out his vision for the Department of the Air Force’s acquisition transformation effort.
SECAF visits F.E. Warren AFB
The senior leader assessed the readiness, sustainment, and modernization efforts supporting the land-based leg of the nation’s Nuclear Triad.
Update on recent DAF efforts
In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
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US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB
The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances, integrated readiness
SecAF Meink concluded a multi-nation visit to the Indo-Pacific region, where he met with senior defense officials, observed multinational training and visited with Airmen and Guardians supporting Department-Level Exercise 2025.
SecAF kicks off Indo-Pacific visit at JBPHH
Secretary Meink was familiarized with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s ability to support transient aircraft, deploy Airmen within a short timeframe and project airpower during exercises and real-world operations.
SecAF visits Asia-Pacific to strengthen alliances, assess readiness
Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink departed July 24 on his first international trip as SecAF, traveling throughout the U.S. Asia-Pacific area of responsibility to reinforce international partnerships and meet with Airmen and Guardians supporting …
SecAF, CSAF visit Whiteman AFB following Operation Midnight Hammer
Department of the Air Force leaders commended top performers within the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings during a visit to Whiteman AFB.