The Air Force Recruiting Service has its first female leader, Brig. Gen. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, who took command on Monday. Vautrinot, who is a 1982 Air Force Academy graduate, has been serving as deputy director of strategic security on the Air Staff. She has replaced Brig. Gen. Robertus Remkes, who is going to US European Command as director of plans and policy.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.