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Sept. 17, 2024
Saltzman points to history to guide Space Force as it develops, grows, adapts

During CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman’s keynote address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, he explained how the service will transform to thrive in a new environment optimized for Great Power Competition.
Sept. 16, 2024
DAF adapting, modernizing in today’s warfighting environment

DAF senior leaders focused on how the Air Force and Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning, adapt to the resourcing and risks present in today’s dynamic environment.
Sept. 13, 2024
Kirtland's September 11th 5K Run

Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing and Installation deputy commander, spoke about the importance of acknowledging the events that unfolded 23 years ago on 9/11, Kirtland Air Force Base N.M., Sept. 11, 2024. Members of Team Kirtland united in a symbolic 5k run to remember all who lost their lives
Sept. 13, 2024
Department Announces Latest Efforts to Improve Quality of Life for Service Members

The Defense Department announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families.
Sept. 12, 2024
BMT construction effort moves closer toward completion

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The massive construction effort to deliver an updated, centralized basic training installation for the Department of the Air Force’s newest Airmen and Guardian enlistees is nearing 75% completion.Construction of Airmen Training complexes here, including two
Sept. 11, 2024
Team Kirtland visits the NM state fair

Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, gives a speech at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Wyrick’s speech thanked the New Mexico community for their continued support of Airmen and servicemembers throughout
Sept. 11, 2024
TRICARE is your partner in mental health care

Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you.
Sept. 9, 2024
Miss America's Favorite Day in the Air Force

Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, describes why graduating from the United States Air Force Academy meant so much to her.
Sept. 9, 2024
REVIL, enabling the next generation of reentry vehicle research

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony July 29, 2024, to mark the commencement of construction for the Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory, or REVIL, that will serve AFRL’s Nuclear Mission branch and provide a state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test
Sept. 5, 2024
Moving to higher grounds: AC-130J relocating to 58 SOW at Kirtland

The 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., hosted an aircraft arrival ceremony on Sept. 5 to mark the arrival of the U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship. This historic event introduced the AC-130J into the ranks of distinguished aircraft at Kirtland.