With the activation of 24th Air Force, 
the Air Force’s new cyber operations organization, Tuesday at Lackland AFB, Tex., “a great deal of work remains” to integrate cyberspace operations with those in air and space, writes Gen. Robert Kehler, commander of Air Force Space Command. In an Aug. 18 release, Kehler, whose organization oversees the new numbered air force, writes that AFSPC has “an extensive blueprint” in place outlining the first 100 days for 24th AF to guide this integration. Many of the lessons learned by the Air Force in operationalizing the space domain will apply, he says. In fact, he notes, space and cyberspace share three key characteristics: rapid global access, persistence, and enabling awareness at strategic levels. He writes: “This is the key: combining our capabilities brings game-changing effects to our military.”
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
