Two current Air Force leaders, both former astronauts, STARBASE Louisiana at Barksdale AFB, La., last week and “wowed” the 25 fifth-graders taking part in the 917th Wing’s science camp, reports the Shreveport (La.) Times. The leaders were Air Force Undersecretary Ronald Sega and Lt. Gen. Kevin Chilton, 8th Air Force commander. STARBASE is a DOD program to promote the interest of young people in math, science, and technology.
ACC Unveils New Way to Measure Readiness
May 9, 2025
Air Combat Command is changing how it measures and tracks readiness for its fleet of aircraft, with a top general saying the focus is on “simplicity” and better articulating what its wings need.