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Feb. 12, 2024
Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

While the changes feature a mix of near-term and longer-term initiatives, senior leaders emphasized the need for speed. “We are out of time,” Kendall said repeatedly in urging action on the changes.
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.
Aug. 29, 2022
SecAF visits JBER

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and his team visited JBER and discussed the importance of JBER in the Indo-Pacific region and engaged in discussions regarding the strength of U.S. regional alliances and relationships with leading regional partners, such as the Canadian Air Force.
Oct. 16, 2019
Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary

The 85 to 7 vote makes Barbara Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim.
May 15, 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS

The Air Force announced the spouse re-licensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
May 8, 2019
Air Force simplifies promotion recommendation forms for officers

The Air Force announced today it will make adjustments to the way the Air Force Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form, will be filled out and used for Total Force officer promotion boards beginning in September 2019.
April 23, 2019
Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance

The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.
Aug. 10, 2018
SECAF visits JBER

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visits Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8 to 10, 2018.
April 26, 2018
AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15

Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance