April 27, 2022 Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China.
April 20, 2022 Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
March 30, 2022 Budget Proposal Focuses on Transformation The $194 billion combined budget proposal unveiled March 28 for the Air Force and Space Force carries a significant boost in spending that senior leaders say is essential to modernizing the services to better confront China and an array of national security threats worldwide.
March 28, 2022 Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
Jan. 21, 2022 Around the Air Force: Continuing Resolution Impact, Enlisted Force Development Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Air and Space Force leaders meeting with Congress to discuss the negative impacts of not approving a spending plan for the current fiscal year, and how the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan will prepare Airmen for tomorrow’s fight.. (Hosted by Staff
Jan. 12, 2022 Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved Air Force and Space Force senior leaders addressed Continuing Resolution impacts on service readiness and modernization in an effort to seek approval on a new spending plan.
Oct. 13, 2021 Fiscal year 21 drives innovation, readiness across command, enterprise The Air Force Materiel Command executed more than $68.5 billion across all funding areas in fiscal year 2021, closing out the year 99.9% obligated despite challenges related to COVID-19, Operation Allies Refuge and Welcome, underfunded enterprise programs, innovation needs and more.
Sept. 24, 2021 DOD Will Continue to Defend U.S. if Government Shuts Down Congress has until Sept. 30 to pass an appropriations bill before government funding lapses, triggering a partial shutdown.
July 15, 2021 Official Testifies on DOD Budget Request for Construction, Energy, Environmental Programs The 2022 budget request supports the department's efforts to address mission requirements and ensure service members have a safe and resilient place to live and work, a Defense Department official told the House Armed Services Committee.
June 23, 2021 Milley: Budget Request Is Down Payment on Investments of the Future A combination of the nation's military capabilities, economic strength and diplomacy will deter U.S. adversaries and preserve great power peace, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley said.