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Academy, Kirtland Airmen rewarded for API ideas

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:54:38 GMT

A human resources assistant at the Air Force Academy and an Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) officer at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, will be among the first to receive financial rewards from the Airmen Powered by Innovation program.

Air Force announces changes to headquarters organization

DoD News — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:41:00 GMT

Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization July 14.

SecAF, VCSAF outline top priority in memo to Airmen

DoD News — Fri, 16 May 2014 18:40:00 GMT

In a memo sent to Airmen across the service today, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer challenged Airmen to take responsibility for creating cost saving initiatives within their areas of expertise.

Comptroller notes progress in DOD financial management

Jim Garamone — Wed, 14 May 2014 18:16:00 GMT

Despite financial uncertainties, the Defense Department has made significant progress in improving financial management, DOD Comptroller Robert F. Hale told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee May 13 while in attendance with military senior leadership.

CSAF describes Air Force’s ‘precarious’ position

Claudette Roulo — Tue, 06 May 2014 19:50:00 GMT

After 23 years of high-tempo operations, the Air Force is in a precarious position, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told the Senate Armed Services Committee May 6.

AF top Airman gives insight to budget decisions

Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:14:00 GMT

“The demand for what the Air Force provides is on the rise; unfortunately, the supply is going in the other direction,” said Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force Chief of Staff.

Space Command leader calls for innovation amid budget cuts

John Parker — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:14:02 GMT

Innovation and cost-saving ideas will help ensure the Air Force keeps its warfighting readiness despite significant, ongoing budget cuts, said the commander of Air Force Space Command.

AF leadership reinforces importance of nuclear mission on the Hill

Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:11:40 GMT

Air Force nuclear deterrence operations serve a central role in providing deterrence and maintaining stability in today’s increasingly complex national security environment.

Airmen: Our greatest strength

Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:53:00 GMT

The Air Force’s top enlisted Airman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, along with top enlisted members of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on personnel, about the impact budget decisions have on the enlisted force, April 9.

Acting Deputy Defense Secretary talks budget, urges innovation

Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 21:18:00 GMT

Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine H. Fox spoke at Air University's Air War College about budget constraints and sequestration in relation to the Air Force's role in the Department of Defense, the importance of technology and innovation April 3.

Air Force leaders lay out budget priorities, concerns

Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 20:15:05 GMT

Air Force leaders testified April 2, before the Senate Appropriations Committee on their service’s top priorities now and for the future. Joined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and National Guard leaders and Air Force Reserve leadership, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James discussed the challenges of operating in a tough fiscal climate.

Air Force leaders insist new tanker is key to airpower

Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:58:41 GMT

The top three acquisition priorities for the Air Force are the KC-46A aerial tanker, the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and the Long Range Strike Bomber, officials told members of Congress during a hearing of House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on seapower and projections forces, April 2.

Air Force officials stress balance in face of budget constraints

Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:28:00 GMT

While testifying on Capitol Hill March 25, DoD’s top personnel leaders all agreed that in light of likely future budget reductions, slowing compensation and benefits growth is a difficult but necessary step to balance the rising cost of personnel with readiness and modernization requirements.

Air Force officials take tactical aviation strategy to Capitol Hill

Master Sgt. Amaani Lyle — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:21:00 GMT

Air Force officials said on Capitol Hill during a hearing March 26 that while the Bipartisan Budget Act has provided greater stability for technology and acquisition, “hard choices” must continue to maintain current readiness and prime the force over the next 10-15 years.

CSAF: Budget cuts affect combatant commands

Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:42:00 GMT

Painful budget reductions will reduce the future capabilities of combatant commanders, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told Congress here March 26. Testifying alongside Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, Welsh discussed the difficult decisions budget constraints have presented and will continue to present to the Air Force's role in defending national security.

Additional FY14 civilian workforce shaping now parallel with military programs

DoD News — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:59:00 GMT

Air Force officials announced additional civilian workforce shaping initiatives March 26 in compliance with mandatory funding targets and continuing civilian workforce rebalance to meet skill demands for fiscal 2014 and beyond.

Air Force continues force management programs

DoD News — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 15:59:00 GMT

Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause.

CSAF: Every budget decision hurts

Claudette Roulo — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:39:00 GMT

The Air Force’s fiscal 2015 budget request was built to ensure its combat power remains unequaled, Welsh told members of the House Armed Services Committee.

SecAF addresses budget challenges in Congress

Claudette Roulo — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Newly-appointed Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James wanted to see the Air Force in action, so she spent her first 11 weeks on the job visiting 18 bases in 13 states, she told members of the House Armed Services Committee March

AF requests BRAC from House Appropriations Committee

Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:40:00 GMT

The Air Force presented to the House Appropriations Committee panel its fiscal 2015 budget request March 12, showing it will take more risk with military construction and military housing and is requesting another round of base realignments and closures.