Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs retired USAF Gen. Richard B. Meyers has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Saying Meyers was the “right man for the job” when he took over the chairmanship less than a month after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Bush praised Myers for leadership that contributed to the success of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Dick Meyers was a source of wisdom, clear analysis, and broad vision,” Bush said. “He helped des
The Department of the Air Force wants to launch a construction boom with its fiscal 2027 budget, more than doubling its request over 2026, according to budget documents.