Tag: Secretary Of The Air Force
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Space Force staffing up, investing in raises, addressing deferred maintenance
After civilian employee cuts across the Department of Defense last year, the Space Force is now hiring staff to work on the largest military modernization push since World War II. “Talent is the single most important ingredient,” said Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, who oversees the Space Force. The secretary spoke to an…
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Secretary Hegseth promises to unleash small defense companies during Colorado visit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Colorado space companies Monday and promised to cut bureaucracy within the Pentagon to ensure smaller defense businesses have a chance to compete for contracts. “If we are going to have space dominance and deterrence, we need to unleash every company possible,” said Hegseth, in a video filmed at True…
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Secretary Troy Meink announces Air Force Academy superintendent to depart, urges focus on technical skills
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink urged Air Force Academy leaders Thursday to focus on updating technical training to be ready for advanced artificial intelligence systems and collaborative combat aircraft. He also announced a change in leadership. “Everyone who comes out of the academy should have a solid technical background,” Meink said during a…
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Governors of 48 states push back on DOD plan for space Air National Guard units
Governors of 48 states and several territories are opposing a Department of Defense plan to move space-focused National Guard units into the active-duty Space Force. The move would effect 14 units, including seven in Colorado, based in Colorado Springs, Denver and Greeley. The units work in specialized areas, such as missile warning and electromagnetic warfare.…