Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) now has an at-large seat on the US Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. In a June 24 statement, Inhofe said, “I am honored by this appointment. … The Air Force Academy produces quality men and women who serve our nation with distinction, and I appreciate this opportunity to impact our national security in a positive manner.” Inhofe, who is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will serve for at least one year, according to the statement. The Board of Visitors comprises 15 members.
House, Senate Unveil Competing Proposals for 2026 Budget
July 11, 2025
Lawmakers from the House and Senate laid out competing versions of the annual defense policy bill on July 11, with vastly different potential outcomes for some of the Air Force’s most embattled programs.