Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh released his professional reading list on Feb. 6. It includes nine books chosen by Welsh and three selected by CMSAF James Cody, as well as seven films, seven TED talks, web-based resources, artwork, and photography, according to a Feb. 6 release. “This year’s CSAF Reading List was designed to build understanding,” Welsh said in his message to airmen. “There are stories of airmen, fellow service members, and leaders from many different backgrounds.” The list is available here.
The Air Force is planning to invest nearly $1.7 billion to continue modernizing the B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers over the next five years, revising earlier plans to retire those aircraft before the B-21 Raider is fielded in bulk.