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Official account of the 23rd Chief of Staff of the @USAirForce. *RTs, likes, follows ≠ endorsement.

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General David Allvin
2 months
One year ago today, Iran launched 300 missiles and drones at Israel. Our aviators risked everything to stop it. These heroes will never know how many innocent lives they saved that night. Hear the story from those who lived it. Damn proud of these patriots!
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General David Allvin
2 months
Our soaring recruiting stats continued in March! 16,426 active-duty recruits have already been sent to Basic Training in FY25. Also, we have shipped or signed up 74% (24,323) of our FY25 goal of 32,900 with 6 months left in the FY…Young Americans want to become American Airmen!
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General David Allvin
2 months
.@POTUS, @SecDef & I just announced the @USAirForce will build the world’s first 6th-gen fighter jet: the F-47! It will be the most advanced, lethal, & adaptable fighter ever developed, designed to outpace, outmaneuver, & outmatch any adversary that dares to challenge our Airmen.
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General David Allvin
2 months
From the legacy of yesterday to the future of combat, your @USAirForce will continue to own the skies with the world’s first 6th-generation fighter jet: the F-47.
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General David Allvin
26 days
Our @secdef has been crystal clear: We will rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence because we don’t want to fight wars -- we want to deter them. Sentinel is fundamental to achieving that vision and to @potus’s promise of Peace Through Strength!
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General David Allvin
2 months
If deterrence fails, we won't. 🇺🇸
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General David Allvin
3 months
BREAKING NEWS! Our recruiting numbers in Dec, Jan, & Feb were the best in 15 years! As @secdef said Americans are excited to join, which is why we have 13K recruits in our Delayed Entry Program--most in nearly 10 years! All recruiting stats look GREAT even w/ 20% goal hike in ‘25
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General David Allvin
21 days
Our @usairforce will continue to be the world’s best example of speed, agility, and lethality. Modernization means fielding a collection of assets that provide unique dilemmas for adversaries—matching capabilities to threats—while keeping us on the right side of the cost curve.
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General David Allvin
2 months
Have you seen the newest @USAirForce recruiting commercial? Look no further:
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General David Allvin
2 months
Air dominance is not an American birthright. We must earn it daily. For generations our Airmen have jumped into cockpits, taken to the air, and cleared the skies. Whether to rain down destruction or clear the path for our ground forces, AIR DOMINANCE IS OUR PROMISE TO THE NATION.
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General David Allvin
1 month
Ground testing is officially underway for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft program! This is a huge milestone and another step toward first flight and rapid delivery to our warfighters. These unmanned fighters are going to be badass! (1/3)
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General David Allvin
2 months
The F-47 designation was chosen in consultation with @secdef & carries multiple significant meanings. It honors the legacy of the P-47, whose contributions to air superiority during WW2 remain historic (1/2).
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General David Allvin
1 month
RECRUITING UPDATE -- We closed out April having shipped or identified 88% of our entire FY25 recruiting goal w/ 5 months to go! Also, our Delayed Entry Program pool is the highest in 15 yrs w/ 15,000 recruits in waiting…No surprise young Americans want to join our winning team!
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General David Allvin
15 days
THE WORLD’s FIRST LOOK AT OUR NEW YFQ-42A! As the @DeptofDefense matches threats to capabilities under @SecDef’s leadership, Collaborative Combat Aircraft will prove not only cost-effective, but truly lethal. No doubts these uncrewed fighters will put our adversaries on notice!
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General David Allvin
1 month
NEWS: We're standing up a second Super Squadron at Osan AB. This temporary change allows us to test and validate force generation capabilities on the Korean peninsula, ultimately fostering a more lethal, ready air component…No doubts that the ROK-U.S. alliance is ironclad! (1/2)
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General David Allvin
2 months
Today we celebrate 50 years of Red Flag Exercises! Generations of Airmen pushed the limits to shape the future of air combat during these events, making us stronger and more lethal. As threats evolved so did Red Flag, ensuring we were always able to soundly defeat any threat.
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General David Allvin
3 months
I love watching our Airmen at work! The APKWS (~$35K each) is a fraction of the cost of missiles like the AMRAAM (~$1M each) or AIM-9 (~$500K each). More savings. More lethality. More Air Force.
@CENTCOM
U.S. Central Command
3 months
U.S. Fighter aircraft shoot down Iran-backed Houthi one-way-attack drones with AGR-20 FALCO Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Laser Guided 2.75" Rockets. #HouthisAreTerrorists
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General David Allvin
1 month
High Standards + Warrior Ethos + Tough Training = The Most Elite Airmen the World Has Ever Known. Period.
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General David Allvin
11 days
Closing in on Memorial Day, I want to recognize our Airmen and the @deptofdefense specialists at Dover who ensure our fallen heroes receive the dignity and respect they deserve. You work on sacred ground and our nation is incredibly proud and grateful for the mission you perform.
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General David Allvin
17 days
Every day should be #ArmedForcesDay. that’s what the patriots who raise their right arms to swear to protect our homeland deserve. It’s the honor of my life to serve our great country alongside the Airmen of our @usairforce and our brothers and sisters across the @DeptofDefense.
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General David Allvin
25 days
We are at an inflection point. We're engaged in a fast-paced race for technological superiority against a well-resourced strategic opponent. To keep pace, America needs more Air Force to defend the homeland and deny or punish any adversary who dares attack our national interests.
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General David Allvin
2 months
Your @USAirForce knows it takes #AirSuperiority to win in any fight. The F-47 is a true difference maker that puts any adversary on notice. Here is everything to know about the world’s first 6th-generation fighter jet:.
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General David Allvin
30 days
While most Americans relaxed and recharged this weekend, over 14,000 deployed Airmen stood watch across the globe protecting us and our homeland. These Warriors represent the best of us. Not a day goes by that I don’t reflect on their patriotism & commitment!
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General David Allvin
3 months
As most of us head into the weekend, I want to thank our U-2, RC-135 & RPA crews who are tirelessly providing unrivaled ISR support for @USNorthernCmd at the border to restore sovereignty and protect American communities…Stay safe and thank you! @PeteHegseth @SeanParnellATSD
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General David Allvin
2 months
Air dominance isn’t a gift — it’s a grind. And we earn it every single day.
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General David Allvin
2 months
Also, the number pays tribute to the founding year of our incredible @usairforce, while also recognizing the 47th @POTUS’s pivotal support for the development of the world’s FIRST sixth-generation fighter (2/2).
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General David Allvin
2 months
The F-47 designation was chosen in consultation with @secdef & carries multiple significant meanings. It honors the legacy of the P-47, whose contributions to air superiority during WW2 remain historic (1/2).
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General David Allvin
3 months
Big thanks to @SecDef for spending time with our @USAirForce senior leaders this morning. This team is fired up and dialed in to deliver the weapon systems and warfighters that our nation deserves! #PeaceThroughStrength
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General David Allvin
2 months
Honored to welcome my Israeli counterpart, Maj Gen Tomer Bar, to the Pentagon recently. The U.S.-Israel alliance and the bond between our Air Forces is a pillar of regional security. Our shared commitment to peace through strength will remain unshakable!
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General David Allvin
28 days
No other service can match what our @usairforce delivers…Effects anywhere on the globe, at any scale, on minimal notice!
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General David Allvin
2 months
Gearing up to go live on @NEWSMAX at 11 EST to discuss the F-47 @POTUS and @SecDef announced last week in the Oval Office…The world's first 6th-generation fighter will ensure America’s skies remain secure and our deterrence remains unshakable!
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General David Allvin
2 months
If you’re going to go up against us, you’re going to lose. That’s what the F-47 represents💪🏼🇺🇸.
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NEWSMAX
2 months
"This F-47 is going to enable us to have the continued dominance that frankly the nation relies upon." . Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin explained the importance of President Trump's announcement of the new F-47 fighter jet on Friday's "National Report." @OfficialCSAF
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General David Allvin
3 months
I just announced huge news for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft program here at #AFAColorado…the prototypes built by @GeneralAtomics and @AndurilTech are officially the first unmanned aircraft with a fighter jet designation! 1/3
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General David Allvin
2 months
Congratulations, @wyatt_hendrick!.
@RapidResponse47
Rapid Response 47
2 months
Wyatt Hendrickson — a second lieutenant in the @usairforce — salutes President Donald J. Trump after winning an @NCAAWrestling national championship 🇺🇸
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General David Allvin
14 days
Earlier today I stressed to the Senate Armed Services Committee that our modernization efforts to rebuild our military are critical not just to maintain parity with evolving threats, but to retain the edge our warfighters need and deserve!
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General David Allvin
1 month
A strong national defense is not a luxury – it is a necessity. Our Airmen train daily. They stand honed and ready, empowering @POTUS with clear options to deter, defeat, or crush any challenge.
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General David Allvin
2 months
Readiness is a mindset. And our @usairforce stands ready 24/7, 365 to defend the homeland and to defeat any threat. Anytime. Anywhere.
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General David Allvin
2 months
Huge win! With @AETCommand’s innovative new pilot training model, we’re on track to produce 1,500 pilots a year by 2027—an increase of 200 aviators annually! Our pilots are the finest in the world & these changes guarantee they keep getting the absolute best training available.
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General David Allvin
2 months
You’re in good hands, boss! Our Air Refueling pros are the lifeline of Airpower and because of them we can fly farther and fight longer…Nobody does it better!.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
2 months
Precision every time from the 452nd and 60th Air Mobility Wing. Thanks for the refuel.
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General David Allvin
1 month
There is a clear and present danger in the Pacific. That’s why our @usairforce has 16 aircraft, including 12 F-16s, and around 450 Airmen training alongside our allies as part of Balikatan ‘25. While the Chinese have clients, we have true partners and there’s a huge difference!.
@DeptofDefense
Department of Defense 🇺🇸
1 month
BALIKATAN 25 KICKOFF! . Balikatan is an annual exercise between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines aimed at reinforcing our alliance, enhancing our joint capabilities and showcasing our dedication to regional security.
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General David Allvin
21 days
Airmen all over the globe are ready to meet our new Secretary and show him firsthand how we defend the homeland and uniquely deter threats 24/7, 365…Congratulations, Mr. Secretary!.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
21 days
Congratulations to Troy Meink on his confirmation in the Senate as the next Secretary of the Air Force. Your leadership is exactly what we need to refocus the Department of Defense on its core mission—lethality, readiness, and putting the warfighter first
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General David Allvin
2 months
Go behind the scenes of our new @usairforce recruiting commercial premiering on YouTube tonight during the @ncaa #MFinalFour 🏀…Right now our delayed entry recruiting numbers (14,400+) are the best in 15 years but we must keep the momentum going!
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General David Allvin
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All eyes will be on the Indo-Pacific this summer! A supercharged Mobility Guardian will provide the airlift, refueling and ground support for our Department-Level Exercise series, which includes Resolute Force Pacific -- @PACAF’s largest @usairforce contingency exercise ever!
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General David Allvin
2 months
Close air support. Precision strike. Armed ISR. The Skyraider II gives us more options to offer @POTUS & @secdef…The first delivery last week marked the start of a new era & it will enable us to create additional dilemmas for our adversaries across the spectrum of armed conflict.
@DeptofDefense
Department of Defense 🇺🇸
2 months
Introducing the all-new OA-1K Skyraider II! .This innovative airframe is a game changer. Cost-effective and highly adaptable across various conflict scenarios, it is ready to support @usairforce, Special Operations Command and joint forces.
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General David Allvin
3 months
Our @Secdef has been crystal clear about the priorities for our @DeptofDefense: reviving warrior ethos, rebuilding the military, reestablishing deterrence. The @usairforce is all in & I got the chance to talk about warrior ethos today at @af_academy with 1000s of Airmen!
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General David Allvin
2 months
Operating U-2s, RC-135s and RQ-4s, our aircrews have completed 570+ flight-hours over the southern border, providing valuable intelligence on transnational criminal organizations, drug and human trafficking activity, and illegal mass migration. We’ll always protect the homeland.
@ASForcesMag
Air & Space Forces Magazine
2 months
Air Force Has Flown More Than 50 Missions to Gather Intel at the Southern Border.
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General David Allvin
2 months
Great discussion yesterday with Maj Gen @TimoHerranen about opportunities to deepen @USAirForce and @FinnishAirForce cooperation. Continuing to expand our partnership with Finland will advance shared defense priorities and strengthen the @NATO Alliance. @HQUSAFEAFAF @US_EUCOM
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General David Allvin
1 month
Homeland defense. Disaster relief. Rescue and recovery operations. America’s Airmen make it look easy, but it’s not!
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General David Allvin
3 months
From rapid response to decisive victory, America’s @USAirForce is poised and ready to smack down any threat… that’s our job and we excel at it.
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General David Allvin
14 days
Airmen are on constant alert against threats to our Nation and our @usairforce will have a significant role in supporting @POTUS’s Golden Dome for America…Defending the Homeland is our #1 priority!.
@RapidResponse47
Rapid Response 47
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BREAKING: @POTUS announces that he has officially selected an architecture for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield. "Once fully constructed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world."
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General David Allvin
2 months
They are heroes — it is that simple. Our Airmen kept the Middle East from boiling over that night. Had Iran’s salvo succeeded, it would have changed everything. We own the skies!.
@aircombatcmd
Air Combat Command
2 months
We couldn't start this week off without recognizing some of our battle-tested warfighters! Their rapid response in the largest air-to-air engagement in over 50 years has not gone unnoticed. earning them Distinguished Flying Cross honors. 👇.
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General David Allvin
3 months
Good luck and Godspeed to U.S. Air Force Major Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, the pilot taking her crew to the International @Space_Station tonight! @Astro_Ayers.
@NASA
NASA
3 months
Let's take a trip to the @Space_Station! 🚀 Thanks for joining us for this evening's #Crew10 launch, scheduled to lift off from @NASAKennedy at 7:03pm ET (2303 UTC). Share your questions with #AskNASA and we'll answer a few on stream!
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General David Allvin
3 months
@DeptofDefense Translation to plain English: the most badass Air Force in the world is about to get even more lethal. Our #1 job is putting warheads on foreheads! 3/3.
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General David Allvin
1 month
UPDATE…Airmen are excited to join our new Deployable Combat Wings! In just a few short weeks, hundreds of Airmen across the force voluntarily submitted bids to be a part of our first 5 foundational units. Over 1,690 officer & enlisted bids combined thus far…FOMO is real! (1/2)
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General David Allvin
2 months
"Our job at the Defense Department … is to build an alliance so robust that both the reality and the perception of deterrence is real and ongoing so that the Communist Chinese don't take the aggressive action that some have contemplated they will.” -@SecDef
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General David Allvin
3 months
We are America’s eyes in the skies watching our Southern Border to protect the homeland in support of @USNorthernCmd and our interagency partners within @DHSgov and @CBP…Our ISR pros never blink!.
@USNorthernCmd
U.S. Northern Command
3 months
Additional active-duty military members will soon deploy to enhance @DHSgov and @CBP efforts to maintain security at the #SouthernBorder. Read more here:
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General David Allvin
2 months
Ahead of @secdef’s crucial visit, Airmen trained Panama's National Aeronaval Service to better protect the $270B in trade flowing through the Panama Canal. This vital mission countered China’s malign influence & grew economic stability in our hemisphere. @AFSOUTH @DeptofDefense
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General David Allvin
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Airmen are boots on the ground in Thailand providing critical support after the earthquake. Our Special Ops Air Commandos rapidly responded with specialized mobility aircraft & delivered Special Tactics Airmen & Pararescuemen to provide top-notch medical care & rescue expertise.
@INDOPACOM
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
2 months
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighboring countries on March 28, 2025.
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General David Allvin
2 months
As China continues its unprecedented military buildup, we will continue to become even more integrated with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific to deter, defend, and, if necessary, defeat aggression…This pivotal exercise is just getting started!.
@PhilAirForce
Philippine Air Force
2 months
COPE THUNDER 2025 | The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) will join forces for this year's first iteration of Cope Thunder Philippines from April 7-18, 2025 at various PAF bases within Northern Luzon.
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General David Allvin
27 days
The team at Kadena is at the tip of the spear in the Indo-Pacific. Air superiority. Aerial refueling. Airborne warning and control. Search and rescue. Special Operations. Alongside our allies and partners, our Airmen there project decisive airpower to ensure regional security.
@USForcesJapan
U.S. Forces Japan
28 days
U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, along with U.S. Army Patriot missile batteries line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025.
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General David Allvin
2 months
This weekend our @secdef stated the US will ensure “robust, ready and credible deterrence” in the Asia-Pacific, including across the Taiwan Strait -- that is exactly what these ardent patriots do every single day! Nobody is more ready or more capable! #WeOwnTheSkies.
@PACAF
PACAF
2 months
🛡️ Secretary Hegseth’s Indo-Pacific visit highlighted his direct support for Airmen and Guardians who live the #WarriorEthos daily. His engagement reinforced trust, readiness, and resolve at every level. @INDOPACOM .#USMilitary #IndoPacific
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General David Allvin
3 months
Here we go! Jumping into the world of X excited to highlight the unstoppable Airmen who are out there every day deterring threats & defending our homeland. Stay tuned for more American #Airpower!
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General David Allvin
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Thank you @POTUS for visiting and recognizing these amazing Airmen serving downrange! For months these warriors have proven they won’t hesitate to defend American lives and assets, to deter attacks against civilians and our regional partners, and to protect freedom of navigation.
@WhiteHouse
The White House
19 days
PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.
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General David Allvin
2 months
Strap in! @Netflix is bringing the Airpower straight to your living room on May 23rd!.
@usairforce
U.S. Air Force
2 months
Thrill incoming! ⚡️. “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds" takes you behind the scenes with the legendary squadron. Witness the precision, dedication, and heart-pounding action as the @afthunderbirds prepare to dominate the skies. Only on @Netflix, May 23rd.
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General David Allvin
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We need more of this! Our @af_academy tested the entire Cadet Wing on key warfighting skills during CULEX, a first of its kind event hammering home warrior ethos in below freezing temps with 60 MPH winds. The team traversed 222,800+ total miles or 56 miles per cadet…Get some!.
@af_academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
3 months
���️ 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐗. Watch as our cadets push their limits in a high-intensity, simulated combat environment, honing mission-critical skills like land navigation, casualty care and active threat response. 💥. Here we forge #WarfightersToWin!. #Readiness #Lethality #USAFA
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General David Allvin
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"The future of deterrence…for this nation truly does reside in this room. It's our airpower, the next generation of it and our ability to project it that will be the decisive factor in whether or not we truly deter our peer [adversaries] of the 21st century.” -@secdef.
@DeptofDefense
Department of Defense 🇺🇸
3 months
NEWS: @SecDef Says Air, Space Forces Key to Deterring, Engaging in Future Conflicts.
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General David Allvin
1 month
We’ve also selected Beale Air Force Base as the preferred location for a CCA Aircraft Readiness Unit. Another key step as we accelerate the capabilities our Airmen need and our nation expects! (2/3)
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General David Allvin
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✅ Record numbers for recruiting.✅ Moving out on F-47 & securing future air dominance.✅ Rapid Executive Order implementation.✅ Updating standards & increasing accountability.✅ Securing our nation's borders.✅ Continuous strikes against Iran-backed Houthis.
@DODResponse
DOD Rapid Response
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It’s been a historic first 100 days and we are just getting started.
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General David Allvin
28 days
China is not only rapidly modernizing its military but is doing so with a clear intent to coerce its neighbors and reshape the international order…This is not a future challenge. It is today’s reality. To achieve peace through strength, we must adapt and evolve.
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General David Allvin
3 months
Great to see Sentinel tests progressing. We face a complex security environment w/ 2 major nuclear powers as strategic competitors. I’m confident in our legacy systems & the Airmen who operate them but it's imperative we modernize the Triad to boost deterrence now & in the future
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General David Allvin
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CCA are pathfinders for a new way of acquisition. We’re reshaping industry on where we want to go as an Air Force by incentivizing design over sustainment. Our new mantra needs to be “built to adapt" rather than “built to last.” (3/3).
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General David Allvin
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Welcome back to the most lethal Air Force the world has ever know, Secretary Meink! Our @usairforce is ready to move out in support of your vision!.
@SecAFOfficial
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
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Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink was sworn in today, May 16, 2025. “I am humbled and excited to be the 27th Secretary of the Air Force. I’d like to thank President Trump for the chance to work for our Total Force Airmen & Guardians supporting our Nation’s defense.”
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General David Allvin
1 month
History touched down in Japan last week. Our B-1s arrived at Misawa Air Base for the first-ever Bomber Task Force deployment to the country. With our powerful allies, we stand ready to deliver #PeaceThroughStrength and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific.
@PACAF
PACAF
2 months
🛫 B-1Bs from #BTF25-2 arrived at @TeamMisawa, training alongside Allies to strengthen regional security & readiness. One team. Shared mission. Global reach. #IndoPacificReady #AlliesAndPartners #Airpower @INDOPACOM @DyessAFBase
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General David Allvin
3 months
Combat Ready #Airmen! As the threat environment becomes more complex, these @usafcent patriots know what is at stake…stay safe and keep kicking butt!
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General David Allvin
1 month
Had a great meeting with @secdef yesterday afternoon discussing the F-47 and the NGAD Family of Systems…Big news coming this week on Collaborative Combat Aircraft!.
@AFA_Air_Space
Air & Space Forces Association
1 month
📺 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel, talks to AFA CEO Lt. Gen. Burt Field about the importance of the F-47 to air superiority. MORE:
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
17 days
Hope you enjoyed it @CharlesHurt!…Any volunteers for the next @AFThunderbirds ride?.
@foxandfriends
FOX & Friends
17 days
WATCH: In honor of Armed Forces Day, @CharlesHurt spends the day with the @AFThunderbirds 🇺🇸
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
1 month
The evolving character of war privileges speed, tempo, agility, flexibility, responsiveness, and precise lethality. These attributes define our @usairforce, allowing us to buy time and space for the Joint Force in a way no other service can in order to prevent a fait accompli.
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General David Allvin
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We rely a lot on these amazing Airmen as our @usairforce owns 2/3 of the nuclear triad and 3/4 of the nation’s nuclear command, control and communications…These patriots help us establish deterrence daily!.
@cmsaf_official
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
29 days
No second chances when it comes to nuclear security. CRF Airmen from F.E. Warren, Minot, and Malmstrom recently honed their lethality during the annual Nuclear Convoy Course — ready to defend with discipline and force! . @AFGlobalStrike .@usairforce
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General David Allvin
28 days
This is what makes our @usairforce unique and it is needed now more than ever.
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General David Allvin
28 days
Just arrived at the Capitol to testify on how we're rebuilding our @usairforce & reestablishing deterrence to meet the moment. From the Pacific to the Middle East to our Southern Border, I’m honored to represent the 677K Airmen serving our Nation! Watch:.
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General David Allvin
3 months
Receiving a Mission Design Series designation is a big step in the military aviation world…this demonstrates incredible progress toward the @DeptofDefense’s charge to match threats to capabilities. 2/3.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
3 months
Honored to represent all Airmen tonight at @POTUS’s Joint Address to Congress alongside my fellow Joint Chiefs of Staff…Headed to the Capitol now!.
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General David Allvin
20 days
.@Newsweek’s B-52, B-2 & B-1 episodes showcase the lethality of our aircraft and the expertise of the Airmen who operate and maintain them. Our @usairforce is fully committed to providing the robust deterrence needed for @POTUS’s vision of achieving Peace through Strength.
@Newsweek
Newsweek
20 days
The B-1 is built for one thing: speed. With four afterburning engines and swing wings, it’s the only U.S. bomber that flies like a fighter. But it’s not just speed — it hauls the largest conventional payload in the U.S. arsenal. Behind it all are the airmen who load the bombs
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
3 months
These Airmen are killing it! @cmsaf_official and I visited them on Tinian last year and we saw firsthand the incredible work they’re doing to boost deterrence, expand our Agile Combat Employment options, and make sure we’re ready to rapidly generate combat power if needed.
@starsandstripes
Stars and Stripes
3 months
Engineers are on track to finish clearing vegetation from an airfield on Tinian in Guam by May, paving the way for the restoration of at least two of its four World War II-era runways, according to the Air Force. (from @sethrobson1)
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
2 months
While our sister services patrol the ground, the @USAirForce patrols the skies…we've conducted nearly 50 reconnaissance flights and counting with U-2s, RC-135s, and MQ-4s in support of @USNorthernCmd.
@DeptofDefense
Department of Defense 🇺🇸
2 months
NEWS: @SecDef Hegseth Gives Order to Enhance Military Mission at Southern Border.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
13 days
We must keep turning innovative ideas into reality…This includes investing in modern technologies and rapidly transitioning them to the warfighter!.
@DeptofDefense
Department of Defense 🇺🇸
13 days
The Department of the @usairforce’s Innovation Enterprise is dedicated to enhancing the U.S. industrial base and fast-tracking the transition of cutting-edge technologies into operational readiness.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
2 months
On #MedalOfHonorDay, we honor the courage, sacrifice, & selflessness of heroes like MSgt John Chapman who gave his life to save his teammates in Afghanistan in 2002. We are forever grateful to MSgt Chapman & all who have earned this distinguished honor. Your legacy inspires us.
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General David Allvin
3 months
Big wins from our @USAirForce Exercise #BambooEagle! Over 10,000 @DeptofDefense, @RCAF_ARC, @RoyalAirForce, & @AusAirForce service members, 175+ aircraft, & 15+ locations demonstrating real readiness at scale. This is #PeaceThroughStrength! #Airpower
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General David Allvin
1 month
China’s actions have changed the security environment, placing us at a critical juncture. We can no longer simply react to today’s environment—the pace of change is too fast. We must shape it ourselves. To maintain our dominance & safeguard our nation, our Air Force is evolving.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
3 months
The global F-35 fleet surpassed a major milestone! Thanks to every Airman who contributed to this success – your work ensures the US and our allies will continue to #OwnTheSky! #Airpower.
@theF35JPO
F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office
3 months
Milestone Alert! 🏆. The F-35 Lightning II has officially logged one million flight hours!. This impressive milestone spans both testing and operational missions across all 16 services currently flying the F-35. It also underscores the aircraft’s proven performance, remarkable
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
3 months
We face an ever-changing strategic security environment. We must keep up with the rapid pace of change and recognize how to exploit it. That’s why we’re developing our @usairforce to deliver cross-functional, lethal combat capabilities to match the threats we face.
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General David Allvin
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The Super Squadron test aims to increase sortie generation and combat capability, while enhancing readiness and responsiveness. More details here! (2/2).
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
2 months
Train as a team. Deploy as a team. Fight as a team. Come home as a team. It’s simple. Our Air Task Forces are the building blocks to the future way we’ll send out warfighters downrange.
@aircombatcmd
Air Combat Command
2 months
Our 11th Air Task Force just flexed their muscle by providing command and control and base operating support-integration capabilities to the 51st Fighter Wing and the 36th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise Freedom Shield. 👇.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
2 months
Watch live: Honored to lead a toast to the Doolittle Raiders at @AFA_Air_Space’s annual ceremony. These brave Airmen showed the world we would fight in our adversary’s backyard. We remember them with pride and stand ready to do the same today.
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General David Allvin
26 days
The aircrews who fought so bravely to defend freedom and defeat tyranny forged our @usairforce and left an undeniable mark on history. These heroes literally helped to save the World from evil and destruction. Today, Airmen everywhere strive to uphold their legacy!
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@DeptofDefense
Department of Defense 🇺🇸
26 days
Today we honor the courage, sacrifice and determination of the Allied forces that brought an end to World War II in Europe on May 8th, 1945.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
2 months
Readiness is a mindset and the 6th Airlift Squadron lives it! These Airmen exemplify what it means to stay mission-ready and deliver when it matters most. anywhere, anytime!.
@usairforce
U.S. Air Force
2 months
The 6th Airlift Squadron proved they're always ready! 🛫. For six consecutive months, the 6th AS was the most heavily tasked C-17 Globemaster III squadron in the Air Force. Find out what they did here! ⬇️.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
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We must be ready to face tough, complex combat scenarios. We also know our airbases are no longer sanctuaries. Agile Combat Employment is how we remain lethal and resilient to win the fight!
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General David Allvin
2 months
Training. Trust. Teamwork. Side by side with our ROKAF Allies. We go together!🇺🇸🇰🇷#KatchiKapshida.
@USForcesKorea
U.S. Forces Korea
2 months
Regular training between U.S. and ROK bombers and fighters, especially fifth generation aircraft, helps maintain the U.S. and ROK robust combined readiness posture and strengthens aircrew familiarization with the local airspace.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
3 months
Our Airmen & aircraft are flying deportation flights for illegal aliens who have been processed for removal…America’s Air Force offers the flexibility to surge at any time to do whatever our nation requires!.
@SecDef
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
3 months
It is an honor to meet with service members supporting #jointtaskforcesouthernguard .These warriors are directly supporting the apprehension and deportation of dangerous illegal aliens. We cannot thank them or their families enough.
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
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Spoke with @BreakingDefense's @michaeldmarrow today on how the changing character of war privileges traits inherent to our @usairforce. We’re FAST, AGILE, & LETHAL. We’re also poised to deliver rapid, decisive blows and reposition quickly for the next fight like nobody else!
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@OfficialCSAF
General David Allvin
3 months
Our Airmen in @CENTCOM have taken a dynamic and dangerous environment and kept it from exploding into a larger war…They’ve been doing that every single day!.
@DeptofDefense
Department of Defense 🇺🇸
3 months
BIRD OF PREY. A @usairforce F-15E Strike Eagle conducts combat air patrols over the @CENTCOM area of responsibility. The F-15E helps defend U.S. interests, promote security and deter regional aggression.
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