March 19, 2025 Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit.
March 17, 2025 DAF announces Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force validation plan The DAF announced its validation plan in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force established in January 2025.
Jan. 27, 2025 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Begins 'Most Important Deployment of My Life' Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense.
Nov. 15, 2023 Reserve Component launches direct commission program; constructive service credit for cyberspace warfare operations career field The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields.
Oct. 2, 2023 Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the passage of a continuing resolution Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
March 23, 2023 DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
Sept. 30, 2022 DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs.
Aug. 23, 2018 Medal of Honor presented to Tech Sgt John Chapman’s family On what would have been their 26th wedding anniversary, Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s widow, Valerie Nessel, accepted his Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump during a ceremony at the White House Aug. 22.
June 17, 2016 Carter announces new Force of the Future initiatives Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced two new links of his Force of the Future initiative during remarks delivered at the Pentagon June 9.