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 at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
March 13, 2025 Space, Air Forces Focus on Readiness Amid Challenges The Space Force and Air Force are focused on readiness but budget shortfalls and determined adversaries are continuing sources for concern, senior leaders from both told a Senate subcommittee.
Sept. 18, 2024 Conference Highlights Modernization, Integration Challenges During the Air and Space Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference, senior leaders focused on how the Air Force and Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning and adapt to the resourcing and risks present in today's dynamic environment.
Aug. 2, 2024 Pentagon Official: Alliances Are Key to U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Advantage The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said.
July 12, 2024 Study Advances Potential for Mars Habitation The Space Force is supporting a groundbreaking NASA study advancing the science community's knowledge of extraterrestrial agriculture that could be used for the future colonization of Mars.
June 14, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 30, 2022 Space Force Prepares to Launch Next Satellite Space Force is preparing for the launch of another GPS satellite, nicknamed "Amelia Earhart '' after the renowned aviator, in January 2023 - the sixth of 10 satellites that will join the constellation of the existing 31 GPS satellites.
Oct. 6, 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized during Air Force’s season of celebrations The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022 were recognized and honored during the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary week and the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 15-21.
May 11, 2022 DOD Focused on Hypersonic Missile Defense Development, Admiral Says The Missile Defense Agency mission is to develop and deploy a layered missile defense system to defend the United States and its deployed forces, allies and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight, the agency's director said.
March 8, 2022 DOD Leaders Say Russia, China Provide Challenges to National Security Every operational plan in the Defense Department rests on an assumption that strategic deterrence is holding, and in particular, that nuclear deterrence is holding, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.