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Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters
A U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.
Air Force special operations boss tapped to run service academy
Bauernfeind’s nomination to run the U.S. Air Force Academy comes fewer than 18 months after he took over as Air Force Special Operations Command boss.
Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
US Air Force eyes deadline to launch new command
The proposed Integrated Capabilities Command would centralize planning for future requirements that are now scattered throughout the Air Force.
Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situation
Pentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Top Air Force officer previews more org changes in 6-month update
Allvin’s missive, which comes as he reaches the six-month mark as the Air Force’s top officer, touches on more than a dozen initiatives now underway.
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general says
The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.
By Tara Copp, AP