In a new Letter to Airmen, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley writes of the value of teamwork, citing the team effort that led to the award of the Air Force Cross to SSgt. Zachary Rhyner. Donley reminded airmen that “teamwork starts with” each individual, and he added: “By joining the Air Force, you have joined a cause greater than yourself—one where success comes from collective efforts.” He continued, “Daily, you build on a rich legacy of Americans who pooled their talent to change the world.” (June 18 Letter to Airmen)
USAF to Cut F-35 Buy in Future Years Defense Plan
May 14, 2021
The Air Force wants to scale back buys of the F-35 over the next five years, hoping to get sustainment costs down and to wait for the more capable Block 4 version, according to talking points prepared for Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. The reduced buy will…