Gen. David Allvin will hold the top role in an unofficial capacity until he is formally confirmed by the Senate. Sources have described Slife as a strategic thinker who prioritizes more effective airpower over parochial interests. “Every one of these incidents could have possibly been prevented,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said. DEIA work has also received pushback from some in Congress who see this work as merely political or unfounded. The memo outlines a series of steps to mitigate the consequences of the hold. The policy aims to give troops more control over their careers and keep them in uniform longer. PT tests are suspended for all guardians until July 1 while people decide whether to sign up for the study. Allvin still requires President Joe Biden's approval and Senate confirmation to become Air Force chief of staff. Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman chose Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna as the Space Force's top enlisted leader on May 5. It’s the service’s latest move to improve quality of life and boost retention as it faces staffing shortages in key fields. Load More