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Nov. 14, 2019
CSAF takes in NASCAR race with Total Force Recruiting

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spent a day at the track visiting with Air Force recruiters, including Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Service commander. Goldfein also administered the oath of enlistment to 20 of the newest members of the Air Force on the track’s
Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
May 31, 2019
Secretary, chief of staff initiate dialogue with commanders on a plan for new officer promotion categories

The memo explains the proposed change and directs commanders to solicit and provide feedback from officers to major command commanders by July 31, with “a final recommendation due to the secretary and chief not later than 30 August 2019.”
May 21, 2019
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
March 21, 2019
Around the Air Force: The frozen middle / servant leadership

On this look Around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein talks about the importance of trust and servant leadership.
Oct. 28, 2018
Wolfhounds unique mission aids Tyndall

An aircraft often viewed as one of Air Force Special Operations Command’s quickest and easiest options for moving small groups of people and cargo has been a frequent flier in supporting hurricane relief operations at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Oct. 10, 2018
Air Force leaders say increased funding is improving readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein thanked Congress for providing the resources necessary to restore the service’s readiness while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Readiness and Management
May 14, 2018
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.
March 14, 2018
National Defense Strategy drives Air Force budget

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations about the Air Force’s fiscal year 2019 budget in Washington, D.C., March 14, 2018.
Aug. 22, 2017
SecAF, CSAF recognize motivation of Total Force at 380th AEW

The 380th AEW is in a unique position as the only wing in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility that supports all five Air Force core missions, said Goldfein. However, it is not just the diversity of mission sets that sets the wing apart. The 380th AEW is made up of approximately 25

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