BD Fam,

Check out this AF Times article detailing the new SECAF and exploring his vision for the Air and Space Forces:

https://www.airforcetimes.com/air/2025/05/13/senate-confirms-meink-as-next-air-force-secretary/

Worth a read for current and future defenders of the Air & Space domain!

Cheers!

-CHAOS

airforcetimes.com

Senate confirms Meink as next Air Force secretary

Former NRO deputy director Troy Meink will now run the Air and Space Forces as space becomes increasingly important to future wars.

All,

Join me for tonight’s open office hour with any questions you may have starting at 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern.

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/hmz-kxos-mtp

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 636-498-4769 and enter this PIN: 174 129 144#

Looking forward to it!

-CHAOS

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BD Fam,

Check out this article from AF Times:

https://www.airforcetimes.com/air-warfare/2025/05/08/upgrades-ahead-across-the-special-operations-helicopter-fleet/

Looks like some upgrades are coming to the SOF Helo Fleet!

Some pretty sweet rides await those of you with rotary-wing aspirations.

Cheers!

-CHAOS

airforcetimes.com

Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet

Better targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.

BD Fam,

I recently posted about the awesome news with the selection of NGAD… How about we combine them with Stealth Tankers!

Check out this article from The Warzone on what the future of AR may look like.

Cheers!

-CHAOS

https://www.twz.com/air/f-47-fighter-reveal-draws-new-attention-to-usaf-stealth-tanker-plans

twz.com

F-47 Fighter Reveal Draws New Attention To USAF Stealth Tanker Plans

Proceeding with the F-47 will impact tanker needs and there have been questions about whether the USAF can even afford to buy both aircraft.

BD Fam,

We love to talk about all of the cool aspects of being a Military Aviator, but for you financial planners out there it’s good to dig into the details on what you’re potentially getting into.

Check out this article from the Military Times that outlines Mil Pay and Benefits to include a good news story as these wages and benefits are…

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militarytimes.com

Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide

Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.

BD Fam,

Check out this article from Military.com. Things continue to stay spicy in the Pacific. I’m confident some of you (who will assuredly be part of the future Combat Air Force) will spend some time operating in that AOR!

Stay vigilant and never too early to stay up to date on the happenings in that part of the…

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military.com

US Flies Long-Range Bomber for Drill with South Korea, as the North Marks a Key State Anniversary

The United States flew long-range B-1B bombers in a show of force against North Korea, days after the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to resist a U.S.-led push to eliminate the North’s nuclear program.