Aug. 17, 2022 In assessing his first year, Kendall sees achievement but many challenges ahead Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reflects on his first year on the job.
Nov. 5, 2021 Current Operations Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Force Reserve Command, update our Reserve Citizen Airmen on
Sept. 10, 2021 DOD Leaders Recall Americans' Resilience After 9/11 At a 9/11 memorial event at the Pentagon, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said she remembers the resiliency of Americans following the attacks.
June 2, 2021 Military Leaders Plan for Post-Withdrawal Financial Support for Afghans Financial support for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces — meant to provide resources for such things as salaries for soldiers and police — is expected to continue much as it has for most of the last 15 years, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Oct. 7, 2020 DOD anticipates significant troop reduction in Afghanistan Based on the current conditions in Afghanistan, the Defense Department expects there will be fewer than 5,000 U.S. military service members in that country by the end of November, said David F. Helvey, who is currently performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security
Jan. 30, 2020 DoD identifies Air Force casualties The Department of Defense announced the deaths of two Airmen who were supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
Aug. 24, 2018 Fallen Air Force MOH Recipient Joins Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Medal of Honor recipient fallen Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman was inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes for his courageous actions during the battle at Takur Ghar mountain in Afghanistan, March 4, 2002.
July 27, 2018 Airman posthumously receives Medal of Honor The White House announced July 27, 2018, that Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Aug. 22, for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in March 2002.