Air Mobility Command’s enlisted airmen honored their commander, Gen. Arthur Lichte, on Aug. 14 by inducting him into the Order of the Sword, the highest honor of the enlisted corps, during a ceremony at Scott AFB, Ill., AMC’s headquarters. “I cannot think of a leader more deserving of this recognition,” said AMC Command CMSgt. Joe Barron, adding that the enlisted force considers Lichte a “leader among leaders and an airman among airmen.” Lichte, who is retiring later this year, said in his remarks, “There is no doubt about it, you—our enlisted force—are the greatest asymmetrical advantage we could possibly have.” He added, “You are fantastic people.” (Scott report by Capt. Bob Everdeen)
The rate of building B-21 bombers would speed up if the fiscal 2026 defense budget passes. But it remains unclear how much capacity would be added, and whether the Air Force would simply build the bombers faster, or buy more.
