March 21, 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.
Jan. 28, 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.
Sept. 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
July 27, 2023 General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
April 17, 2023 Four Department of the Air Force Installations win 2023 SecDEF Environmental Awards Teams from Osan Air Base, South Korea, Kadena AB, Japan, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, won categories of the 2023 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards, April 17. Mountain Home overcame immediate water challenges through base wastewater reuse program, utilized a
Feb. 12, 2022 F-22 Raptors deploy to United Arab Emirates in show of support to region U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base, in the United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12 as part of a multifaceted demonstration of U.S. support after a series of attacks throughout January threatened U.S. and Emirati armed forces stationed at the host installation.
Sept. 23, 2021 Commencing Department of Defense Actions and Implementation to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military The establishment of the 90-day IRC on Sexual Assault in the Military, provided the Department a set of comprehensive and actionable recommendations to improve our approach in four lines of effort: accountability, prevention, climate and culture, and victim care and support.
Aug. 24, 2020 Leah Esper visits Team Nellis Spouses Leah Esper, wife of Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper (left), visited Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on Aug. 21, 2020. During her visit, Esper held an open-forum to discuss the resources available to Nellis Airmen and families.
Aug. 6, 2020 Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force
May 26, 2020 DOD Officials Unveil COVID-Related Personnel, Move Guidance Defense Department officials outlined a conditions-based approach to relaxing the stop-movement order that has been in effect since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 2, 2017 JBLE welcomes President Trump President Donald J. Trump greeted a crowd of service members, their families and friends as he made his first official visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and the Tidewater military community, March 2.