Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his Navy counterpart Adm. Gary Roughhead were expected to sign a memorandum of understanding Thursday outlining the two service’s cooperation on their respective RQ-4 Global Hawk and Broad Area Maritime Surveillance remotely piloted aircraft, according to Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF’s top general for ISR issues. Deptula said he and Vice Adm. David Dorsett, the sea service’s information dominance czar, “have met many, many times” to define the areas of partnership for Global Hawk and BAMS in terms of training, basing, and operations. The two chiefs were studying the proposed MOU Wednesday and were expected to seal the deal at Air Force-Navy warfighter talks on Thursday, said Deptula. The aircraft will be jointly supported from continental US locations, Andersen AFB, Guam, and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. The services are also studying a joint training syllabus, pilot exchanges, maintenance, and contractor support.
Air Force Academy Leaders Ousted in Shake Up
Feb. 6, 2026
The U.S. Air Force Academy is getting a leadership refresh after a tumultuous year, with Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind and Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Gavin Marks both set to retire this year and Col. James Valpiani set to come on as the new Dean of the Faculty.
