Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh has chosen 12 books, five movies, images from six photographers, and 10 art collections for his 2015 professional reading list program. The books include fictional, historical, and biographical works on topics ranging from leadership to cybersecurity. Welsh received more than 1,700 submissions from airmen after putting out the call for suggestions in August 2014, according to a March 10 release. “The books and movies you recommended could fill a library … and fill it well with amazing fictional, historical, and biographical works, along with fascinating ideas about personal and organizational values, growth, and success,” said Welsh in a message to airmen. “Ultimately, each selection for 2015 tells an important story about the profession of arms or our Air Force core values.” (Read the full list.) (See also CMSAF message.)
Army Building Up New Space Operations Branch
Oct. 15, 2026
The Army has long been dependent on space capabilities to navigate terrain, communicate in hard-to-reach areas, and identify and strike targets. Now, the service wants to deepen its space operations expertise and is making plans to expand its own cadre of operators in the coming years.