Nov. 26, 2024 Kirtland AFB's participation in Operation Christmas Drop brings aid to Guam Since 1952, Operation Christmas Drop is one of the Defense Department’s largest and longest humanitarian missions and this is the first time Kirtland AFB will participate.
Nov. 4, 2024 CSAF looks to air mobility past, present, asks Airmen to invest in DAF future Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin celebrated past and present air mobility achievements and provided insights on the way ahead for the Air Force and mobility forces during his keynote address at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium.
Sept. 27, 2024 F-16 pilot awarded Kolligian Trophy for aircraft recovery Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presented the 2023 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Capt. Harry McMahon for his exceptional aviation skills and quick decision-making abilities.
Aug. 30, 2024 LZSO training with the 20th OSS When the mission demands precise and timely landings, even the most challenging terrain can be overcome. Landing zone safety officers play a critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations, no matter how remote or underdeveloped.
Aug. 29, 2024 MQ-9A ABBREVIATED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT RELEASED Today, Air Combat Command released an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report regarding an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed March 1, 2023, into terrain short of the runway threshold in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility
July 8, 2024 Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
April 15, 2024 CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen – Following Through Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest letter to Airmen, following up on his previous letter.
Feb. 7, 2024 Pilot’s quick thinking, proficiency earn Kolligian Trophy Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presented the 2022 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Maj. Brady J. Augustin, during a ceremony at the Pentagon.
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. 26, 2023 AFWERX Prime, FAA agree to share flight-test information AFWERX Prime and the Federal Aviation Administration announced they have agreed to share flight-test data to accelerate the safe integration of Advanced Aircraft Mobility platforms into the National Airspace System Oct. 25.