Sept. 16, 2024 Kendall highlights accomplishments, urgency to finish transitioning to Great Power Competition Conceding that his future as secretary is connected to the outcome of November’s election, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall used a high-profile keynote address Sept. 16 to highlight achievements modernizing and reshaping the Air Force and Space Force while also emphasizing unfinished work
Sept. 16, 2024 Air Force activates provisional Integrated Capabilities Command In provisional status, ICC (P) will immediately begin leading Air Force modernization prioritization efforts across several key investment areas, while continuing to develop the framework for the permanent ICC.
March 8, 2024 Flosi takes his place as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Feb. 28, 2024 Allvin adds detail, texture to plans for reoptimizing the Air Force Allvin’s session at the influential think tank was his first since becoming the Air Force’s highest ranking military officer and two weeks since the service’s leadership unveiled a broad and ambitious plan to reconfigure the Air Force and Space Force to better confront China.
Feb. 14, 2024 SecAF Kendall AFA Warfare Symposium Q&A: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition The Q&A-style discussion addressed key takeaways from the reoptimization announcement, how the Department of the Air Force will address resourcing issues and breaking through barriers to streamline change.
Feb. 14, 2024 Air Force to re-introduce warrant officer rank, other major changes The Air Force plans to introduce two dozen changes specifically designed to prepare the service for strategic power challenges from competitors like China and Russia.
Jan. 18, 2024 Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton assumes command of AFLCMC Lt Gen Donna Shipton assumes command of AFLCMC. She becomes the first woman to hold the position.
Nov. 2, 2023 Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Oct. 5, 2023 Changes in domestic violence response highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month The DAF actions are the result of a 90-day cross-functional review directed by Kendall in January after an Inspector General investigation was initiated in response to allegations concerning the handling of domestic violence incidents.
Sept. 11, 2023 Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.