Latest "chief-of-staff" stories

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

Allvin becomes Air Force’s top officer as confirmation stalls

Gen. David Allvin will hold the top role in an unofficial capacity until he is formally confirmed by the Senate.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

Top military leaders speak out about racism in wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody

America's military leaders speak out after the death of George Floyd.

By Zach England, Kyle Rempfer, Geoff Ziezulewicz and Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Fighter accidents rose in 2019, despite overall decline in mishap rates

The Air Force saw a fleetwide decline in the most serious manned aircraft mishaps in fiscal 2019, but the number of serious mishaps increased for fighter and attack aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

With deaths by suicide rising, Air Force orders resiliency stand-down

After an alarming increase in suicide rates in the Air Force in 2019, Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein has ordered all wings to stand down for a day and focus on resiliency and suicide prevention.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

If the money is there, new and improved F-15s could be coming soon to the Air Force

Whether or not the Air Force buys new and improved F-15 fighters, known as the F-15X, the aircraft won’t be taking money from the F-35 program.

By Jeff Martin

5 years ago