Using the acquisition and fielding of the Air Force’s newest bomber as a backdrop, Gen. Duke Z. Richardson emphasized the critical role the organization maintains in outpacing and deterring the People’s Republic of China in a high-profile address.

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.

The defense community will never forget those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a ceremony marking he 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attack.

After suffering a catastrophic failure at the Common Air Route Surveillance Radar in Battle Mountain, a team of experts was formed to develop a strategy for its reconstruction and reintegration into the National Airspace System.

Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians from multiple units participated in Exercise Mountain Medic 23, designed to simulate the evacuation and treatment of injured personnel in a joint-service austere battle zone.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. issued a warning about a growing threat to national security – the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the People's Liberation Army of China, Sept. 8.

Brown visited with members of the 90th Missile Wing to engage with and hear from Airmen, as well as to have an in-depth immersion of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system.

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.

In this week’s look around the Air Force, selected servicemembers can take the DoD gender relations survey anonymously, Special Leave Accrual changes and the Air Force is aligning promotion boards for officers to evaluation closeout dates.

Since the summer of 2018, 1,089 AFJROTC cadets have pursued their dream of becoming a pilot, with 861, or 79%, succeeding.