Office of the Secretary of the Air Force

Today we honor all the men and women who raised their right hand to serve this great nation 🇺🇸! Thank you for your service! @usairforce | @USSpaceForce

Six 55th FS pilots received the Distinguished Flying Cross for combat heroism during Operation Midnight Hammer. Their actions demonstrated the skill, precision & combat capability that underpin American airpower. dvidshub.net/r/pu919n

Our Total Force #Airmen - always ready when called upon! @DeptofWar | @USAFReserve

What was once theory is now proven. America’s leaders, allies, and adversaries all understand the advantage space delivers in modern conflict. And behind it all is a lethal, combat-credible force of Space Force Guardians on the Invisible Front Line.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers across the @usairforce and the @USSpaceForce. Thank you for your dedication to service and strength in protecting our nation.

Thanks to President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget, this War Department has moved from bureaucracy to business. This is a FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT in our Arsenal of Freedom—ensuring our military remains the most lethal fighting force in the world.

250 years of freedom wasn’t given. It was earned, defended, and built over generations. Today, the @USSpaceForce stands watch in the space domain to secure it for the next 250 🇺🇸

Last week after my industry engagement in St. Louis, I had the chance to stop by the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship High School Event.  I truly believe that the skills that these students are learning as part of these teams are critical to our national security, and I look forward to welcoming those who are interested in becoming an #Airman or #Guardian into the @usairforce and @usspaceforce. @USAFRecruiting I @HQ_AFJROTC

You can see more from my trip to the robotics world championship on the @secafofficial Instagram account: instagram.com/reel/DX4Ri11xX…

“By intentionally integrating the 747-8i platform now, we are doing more than bridging a gap; we are executing a strategic stand-up of a high-consequence fleet." – @SecAFOfficial Troy Meink 1/2

I am pleased to support the nomination of Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess to be our next Chief of Space Operations. He brings the operational experience, strategic mindset and leadership we need to continue that momentum and ensure space capabilities remain a decisive advantage for our nation. spaceforce.mil/News/Article-D…

This morning I testified in front of the HAC-D Committee on the Department of the Air Force's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request. This budget represents a clear-eyed assessment of the threats we face and a disciplined strategy to meet them, as well as invests in our #Airmen and #Guardians. You can watch my full statement below.

Recently, I had the chance to visit with the cadets, staff and faculty at the @af_academy! I will tell you that the academics and research that the cadets are pursuing while at USAFA is what will help define the future of warfare! @usairforce | @USSpaceForce usafa.edu/forging-warrio…

The final Global Positioning System III satellite is in orbit, completing the world’s premier GPS constellation! This ushers in a new era of global navigation with four times accuracy, 8x anti-jam capability, and secure M-code for our warfighters. More: dvidshub.net/r/myycbu

Recently met with our defense industry partners, as we drive to increase aircraft production for our warfighters!

Thank you to @SenTedBuddNC and @SenatorShaheen for introducing bipartisan legislation to support our Airmen & the future of American airpower.    This three-bill package tackles key priorities:
✅ Multiyear procurement authority
✅ Authorization for 200 new F-15EXs
✅ Aircrew manning & retention improvements
✅ Boosting the minimum fighter fleet to 1,369 aircraft   These measures will close critical gaps in both equipment & manpower while enhancing the quality of life for the entire force. The future of U.S. airpower is looking stronger than ever. @SenAngusKing @SenEricSchmitt @SenatorRounds @SenKevinCramer

The Department of the Air Force’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request moves beyond the trade-off between modernization and readiness. We are funding both as concurrent priorities to ensure the force is ready to fight tonight, tomorrow, next week, next year, and next decade!

Yesterday’s meeting with @NASAAdmin, @SpaceForceCSO, and @NRO_gov reaffirmed our joint commitment to securing and advancing America’s future in space.

Early this morning, @SpaceX launched the final GPS III satellite in our constellation, the most advanced GPS satellites ever built. This video aired at T-9:25, marking the achievement for the Space Force as we celebrate 250 years of American strength and innovation. 🇺🇸