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Air Force boss urges staying the course in first message to airmen

“We have a responsibility to lead and advance the integration of the joint force," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin told airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 weeks ago

An MH-139A Grey Wolf lifts off for a mission Aug. 17, 2022, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Grey Wolf sortie was the first flight since the Air Force took over ownership of the aircraft Aug. 12. It also marked the first all-Air Force personnel flight in the Air Force’s newest helicopter. (Samuel King Jr./Air Force)

New in 2023: Welcoming new airframes to the fleet

The Air Force hopes to show off the B-21 Raider bomber's first flight in 2023 — though that target has been pushed back multiple times.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Production of Air Force’s next-gen training jet delayed to 2024

Boeing expects the Air Force will order its first set of operational T-7A Red Hawk aircraft in 2024.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter dies of heart attack at age 68

Carter served in the top Pentagon role from 2015 to 2017.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

14 months ago

Lawmakers seek emergency powers for Pentagon’s Ukraine war contracting

Proposal aims at ramp up the U.S. defense industrial base and helping European allies arm up.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

14 months ago

Air Force discloses procurement fraud probe, provides few details

The Office of Special Investigations began its inquiry in January 2021.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago