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The launch of an independent U.S. Space Force propels us into a new era dedicated to protecting U.S. national interests and security in space. @SpaceForceDoD

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Today I informed the President I will resign as Secretary of the Air Force to be President of the University of Texas at El Paso. It has been a privilege to serve with our #Airmen —I am proud of the progress we have made to restore the readiness & lethality of #USAF .

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An inside look at #VegasGoesBlue by your @AFThunderbirds 🇺🇸 #ICYMI , you can watch the salute to the first responders, health providers & the entire Nation #inthistogether ! #COVID19 @usairforce @DeptofDefense @EsperDoD

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We have lift off 🚀Congrats to @SpaceForceDoD @AF_SMC @45thSpaceWing @ulalaunch on the successful launch of #USSF7 with the #AtlasV & #X37B @BoeingSpace ! A prime example of government-industry partnerships enhancing National Security Space #spacereadiness

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Happy Independence Day! On our Nation’s birthday, thank you to all of the @USAirForce #Airmen and @SpaceForceDoD #SpaceProfessionals who have raised their hand to keep the United States safe and free! #USA #USAF #USSF #IndependenceDay

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Today I officially became the 25th Secretary of the #AirForce . I'm conscious of the extraordinary privilege of working with the men & women of the @usairforce . We've got a lot to do & I'm ready to get to work!

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Congratulations to the inaugural Chief of Space Operations @SpaceForceDoD , Gen. Jay Raymond. An incomparable #leader , career #space officer, & perfect person to guide a lean, agile, & vital force.

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Today is my final day & I hope I’ve made your life better or mission easier or more likely to be successful because I served as your Secretary. I will always be an Airman & an advocate for our service. May God bless you & your families. You have the watch.

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. @USAirForce , @SpaceForceDOD & I congratulate Gen. Brown & his wife, Sharene, on his confirmation as #CSAF ! Gen. Brown's unrivaled leadership, operational experience & global perspective will prove crucial to modernizing the #USAF to meet tomorrow's national security challenges.

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Today is #NationalAviationDay . Thank you #Airmen , past & present, for your service. Because of you, the Nation's skies are protected, airpower can be brought to bear to support U.S. interests around the world, and the @USAirForce lives up to the words "fly, fight, win" every day.

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Today TSgt John Chapman was posthumously awarded the #MedalofHonor . It was my honor to be part of this historic ceremony. TSgt Chapman represents the finest traits America can ask of its warriors.

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As the sixth branch of the armed forces, @Spaceforcedod embodies our nation’s commitment to the peaceful development of #space . Read more ⬇️

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Today we pay tribute to those who gave the last full measure of devotion to protect our Nation. #HonorThem #MemorialDay

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After 37 years of steadfast service to the @USAirForce and #Airmen , no one has earned a standing ovation more than @GenDaveGoldfein and @CSAF21Spouse , Dawn Goldfein! You made the Air Force better and left the Nation safer. Thank you!

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Although tomorrow marks my final day as Secretary of the Air Force, my admiration and respect for #Airmen & #Guardians will never diminish. Thank you, @GenCQBrownJr and @SpaceForceCSO for your leadership, your friendship, and being phenomenal partners! #FlyFightWin #SemperSupra

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There's nothing quite like the sound of a #F22 #Raptor tearing down the runway! Honored to be with #Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis today to discuss their role in commanding the skies and delivering persistent ISR capabilities.

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We will work with DoD leaders, Congress, our joint military teammates, industry, and our national security partners as we establish the @SpaceForceDoD to continue American leadership in space.

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Congratulations to #USAFAGrad2020 ! As beacons of freedom & leaders of change, you will apply the lessons from @AF_Academy to change the world! You will defend America & allies on the ground, from the skies, & protect the ultimate high ground. @usairforce @SpaceForceDoD

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Today is #WomensEqualityDay , celebrating the #19thAmendment which recognized women's right to vote. The trailblazers who achieved this milestone are an inspiration. Thank you to all women who, in a similar spirit, have served the Nation & continue to break barriers for the #USA .

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Together with our joint teammates & our spacefaring allies & partners, we will establish a service that meets the highest standards of excellence, built on a foundation of integrity & service! @SpaceForceDoD

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As the world slows down to celebrate the #holidays , please take a moment to remember #service members who stand watch around the world. I was honored to express my gratitude by spending time with #Airmen at Lajes Field, many away from families to carry out 24/7 ops @HQUSAFEPA

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#Airpower over Iraq: #HH60 aerial refueling from an #HC130 @GenDaveGoldfein @USAFCENT @CENTCOM @usairforce

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Just finished visiting leadership and #Airmen at @DMAFB in #Arizona with @SecondLady Karen Pence and Mrs. Sharene Brown -- DM Airmen are innovative and continue to break barriers in #rescue and #attack mission sets for the @USAirForce . #FlyFightWin

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Katherine Johnson was a trailblazer. She was dedicated to her craft & excelled, despite racial & gender barriers. She enabled the first man to step on the moon, the beginning of U.S. space superiority. May her legacy live on as our nation continues advances in space.

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We're saddened by the passing of celebrated #HiddenFigures mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers:

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A message to #Airmen & #Guardians from Department of the Air Force senior leaders: "...it is our obligation to stand against extremism, as we should with anything that threatens to undermine good order & discipline, trust, and our culture of respect." Full message below.

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Thank you to all @USAirForce #Airmen & @SpaceForceDoD #Guardians for safeguarding our Nation and the principles that define the American way of life. #AimHigh #SemperSupra

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An agile, lean and technologically-advanced force of talented professionals will now focus singularly on space. @SpaceForceDoD

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The @usairforce & @SpaceForceDoD will welcome our newest leaders from the @AF_Academy Sat in a unique & meaningful ceremony! 1st graduation in April, 1st on the Terrazzo, & 1st to commission officers into the #USSF ! Join #USAFAGrad2020 live at 11 am MDT:

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Every day of the year, the @USAirForce and the @USNavy are the best of partners -- except today as the @AF_Academy @AF_Football team takes the field against Navy. Go Air Force, #SinkNavy ! #FlyFightWin #LetsFly

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Game-changing aircraft delivering new capabilities to the warfighter. #KC46 #F35

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Meeting with leadership, #Airmen & families at @LukeAFB , alongside @SecondLady Karen Pence & Mrs. Sharene Brown, to see where #fighterpilots learn to dominate the skies in the #F35 & #F16 . Building the future of airpower starts with training the next generation of warfighters.

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Just arrived to @NellisAFB to see RED FLAG, the #USAF Weapons School, and more. Because it has the best #Airmen and training programs, the @USAirForce is the most capable in the world.

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Received the newest addition for the office from @SpaceForceCSO yesterday — this @SpaceForceDoD flag will stand side-by-side with the @USAirForce flag, symbolic of the partnership of the two services. #SemperSupra

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The first launch of the #X37B since the establishment of the #USSF demonstrates the department’s continued innovation & collaboration that pushes the boundaries for reusable space systems. This mission will host more experiments than any previous mission.

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Welcome to the @AF_Academy ’s class of 2024! Thank you to each basic cadet for raising your right hand to join the #LongBlueLine to become part of our @USAirForce and @SpaceForceDoD ! #IDay2024 #YourAcademy

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Thank you to all #Airmen , #Guardians , and @USAirForce & @SpaceForceDoD family members for your service to protect our Nation. I wish you every success in the New Year! #FlyFightWin #SemperSupra #HappyNewYear

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Acting Secretary Roth’s message to #Airmen and #Guardians : “Our commitment to our duty remains steadfast: to support and defend the Constitution, serve the American people, defend democracy, and protect the Nation.” #AimHigh #SemperSupra @USAirForce @SpaceForceDoD

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May all your days be merry & bright! 🎄🎁❄️

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Beautiful footage of F-35s flying over the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a combat power exercise earlier this month. The F-35 is an absolute game-changer for the @usairforce and our allies.

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Congratulations to our #Classof2019 @AF_Academy graduates -- our newest #USAF leaders.

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The first six F-22s returned to Florida yesterday to begin F-22 schoolhouse operations at Eglin AFB. Returned to the Panhandle by Thanksgiving as promised. @TeamEglin

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Watch #LaunchAmerica live from @NASAKennedy tomorrow, May 27 at 4:33 p.m. ET ⬇️The @usairforce & @SpaceForceDoD are supporting this historic launch behind the scenes. And proud to see #USAF Colonel @AstroBehnken , exemplify the excellence of our department, @NASA & the Nation🚀

NASA's Kennedy Space Center

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Looking for live views of the launch pad? We got you covered. 🚀👀 Check out the rocket that will carry @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug to the @Space_Station live at Launch Complex 39A before launch on May 27 at 4:33 p.m. ET:

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Meeting some of the Airmen here @LukeAFB where we train more than 70% of the world’s #F35 pilots. #AirPower

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Lt Col Dick Cole reunited with the Doolittle Raiders in the clear blue skies today. My heart goes out to his friends & family as our Air Force mourns with them. We will honor him & the courageous Doolittle Raiders as pioneers in aviation who continue to guide our bright future.

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Thankful to spend #Thanksgiving with #Airmen at Thule Air Base, Greenland @AFSpace @PeteAFB ! We appreciate all service members & families around the world for their sacrifice & #service to our nation.

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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the #19thAmendment , recognizing the right of women to vote. Thank you to all who fought for this right and those who have worn the cloth of the Nation to protect it. #WomensVote100

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The remarkable consistency, the universality, in the @USAirForce & @SpaceForceDoD is the goodness of our people. Every day, they demonstrate the world’s best in selfless service & caring leadership. I enjoyed meeting with #Airmen & #Guardians from across the HQ staff yesterday.

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Happy birthday 🎉 to #USAF Col & #space pioneer Buzz Aldrin @TheRealBuzz ✈️🚀

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Land of the free & home of the brave! 🇺🇸 Amazing performance #GladysKnight & @AFThunderbirds #SuperBowl

CBS Mornings

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From sea to shining sea 🇺🇸 @AFThunderbirds #SuperBowl

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Today we honor those who have served, those currently serving & the families who support them in defending this great nation. Thank you 🇺🇸

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Congratulations to all the @USAirForce #Airmen , @SpaceForceDoD #SpaceProfessionals , and @Boeing partners who had a role in the X-37B's record-setting mission and earning the #CollierTrophy .

The Boeing Company

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#X37B pioneered on-orbit, next-generation autonomous tech and research for the Department of the @USAirForce during record-setting @SpaceForceDoD endurance missions. We’re humbled these efforts have earned the prestigious U.S. National Aeronautic Association #CollierTrophy .

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#MemorialDay is a time to remember those #Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and guaranteeing our freedom. Take a few moments today to honor our fallen heroes and reflect on their sacrifice to our nation. #HonorThem

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#GenMilley : This #MemorialDay , we pause to honor the more than 1 million Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice since the founding of our nation. We remember their courage. We remember their selfless service & we remember how they lived. Watch his full tribute to #HonorThem .

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A statement by @USAirForce & @SpaceForceDoD senior leaders: "On behalf of the entire Department of the Air Force, our heartfelt sympathies go to the loved ones of the brave American service members killed and wounded in today’s terrorist attacks in Afghanistan." Full message ⬇️

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The flyovers will be led by the @AFThunderbirds , followed by @USAirForce B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, F-15 and F-22 fighters and @USMC F-35 fighters! More info at

Archive: Dr. Mark T. Esper

@EsperDoD

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Tomorrow freedom will ring with the thunder of flyovers across the great cities of the American Revolution. Keep your head up, America.

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Thank you #Airmen & #Guardians ! Whether teaming on the ground with our allies & partners, roaring through the skies, or launching & controlling satellites, you protect Americans and the American way of life. It has been a joy to work alongside you. #AimHigh #SemperSupra

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@usairforce

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Pentagon staff bid farewell to @SecAFOfficial Barbara Barrett as she exits the Pentagon for the last time as SECAF. Read about Secretary Barrett's tenure at @SpaceForceDoD

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I am proud of our #Airmen who helped carry out these precision strikes. #AirPower

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

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. @POTUS announced combined #US , #French and #British forces launched precision strikes April 13, 2018, against chemical weapons capabilities in #Syria to deter #Assad from using banned chemical weapons. Web special:

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On #VeteransDay , thank you to all those who have worn the cloth of our Nation to support and protect the #UnitedStates . The U.S. remains safe and free because of your selflessness and sacrifice.

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Fireworks courtesy of the @USAirforce ! Happy 4th of July. #IndependenceDay

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Congrats @SpaceForceDoD on our 1st Nat’l Security Space mission of #AtlasV delivering #AEHF6 ! 🚀🛰A demonstration of the partnership, collaboration & exceptional dedication of @ulalaunch @LockheedMartin @SpaceForceDoD @AF_SMC @45thSpaceWing #ReadyUSSF

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Chief Towberman made history today! He was selected to be the first senior enlisted advisor of the @SpaceForceDoD . His unmatched leadership will guide the development of our newest service, which will be innovative, lean, and agile. I look forward to working closely with him.

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Join us later tonight to honor #USAF #TuskegeeAirman , Col. Charles McGee, as he and three other legendary veterans #WWII75 participate in #NFL Super Bowl coin toss #SBLIV #NFL100 !

Four WWII Veterans will Participate in the Coin Toss for Super Bowl LIV | NFL Football Operations

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The USAF 70th bday celebration is really all about our Airmen. We are proud of who we are...capable, competent, courageous & unconventional

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My final walk out of the Pentagon ended with a #USAF clap-out that lined the halls. It has been an incredible two years serving alongside the most lethal & ready #Airmen @GenDaveGoldfein #VCSAF @cmsaf18

U.S. Air Force

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Watch as @GenDaveGoldfein @cmsaf18 & #Airmen clap-out @SecAFOfficial , the Honorable Heather Wilson, on her final day of work at the Pentagon.

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In #Alaska , the COBRA DANE radar in the Aleutian Islands is a key component of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System. Not only can it detect foreign missile launches from thousands of miles away -- it tracks hundreds of objects orbiting in space! @SpaceForceDoD #USSF #Shemya

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Just arrived at @EielsonAirForce Base to discuss Team Eielson's critical role in projecting @USAirForce #AirPower with the #Airmen that make it happen!

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Today we honor the service, sacrifice and patriotism of our #Veterans . Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay

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Congratulations to @NASA @JimBridenstine @SpaceX on today’s historic & successful launch of @AstroBehnken & @Astro_Doug to @Space_Station ! A monumental day for #America as the country begins a new era in #space 🚀🇺🇸🛰 #LaunchAmerica

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We have liftoff. History is made as @NASA_Astronauts launch from @NASAKennedy for the first time in nine years on the @SpaceX Crew Dragon:

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Thank you @SecondLady Pence for your leadership on #MilitarySpouse employment! One of our department’s top aims is growing strong leaders & resilient families. We are committed to supporting spouses who serve side-by-side with our #Airmen and #SpaceProfessionals !

Second Lady Karen Pence Archived

@SecondLady45

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Honored to host military service secretaries at the @WhiteHouse to receive an update on #MilitarySpouse employment as America reopens. Occupational licensing and family policies continue to be a priority for our military leaders and this Administration.

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Our priorities can be summed up simply. We need a modern, smart, connected, and strong @usairforce and @SpaceForceDoD to deter and defend against aggression and to preserve precious freedom and peace. We have that in the United States Department of the Air Force today.

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Our hearts are with the families & friends of Lt Col Paul K. Voss & Capt Ryan S. Phaneuf. The Air Force lost these two brave Airmen in their support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Their service & dedication to our nation will always be remembered.

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Best wishes to the @AF_Academy 's class of 2024 as they begin the next phase of basic cadet training today! #YourAcademy

U.S. Air Force Academy

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Class of 2024 basic cadets march out to Jack's Valley this morning; wish them luck!

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Today we honor our 22 million American veterans, including our 4 million #USAF veterans. Join me in thanking ours vets and their families for their service and sacrifice for our great nation. We are honored to serve at your side. #HonorThem #VeteransDay

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Secretary Kendall visited the @IndianEmbassyUS last evening to sign the condolence book for @adgpi Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife, and their 11 compatriots who tragically passed away this week. Gen. Rawat’s dedication & sacrifice in service to India will live on for years to come.

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Today marks the @SpaceForceDoD ’s first official anniversary. Congratulations to all @SpaceForceDoD #Guardians on an extraordinary first year and thank you for your ceaseless efforts to protect the Nation 24/7! #SemperSupra

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Congratulations Gen Stephen “Seve” Wilson, the longest-serving @USAirForce Vice Chief of Staff, on your retirement! For nearly 40 years, General Wilson has worn the cloth of the Nation -- his legacy to drive innovation in the #USAF leaves an important & lasting impact. #ThankYou

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Spoke with @NASA astronauts Dr. Shannon Walker and @USAirForce Col Michael Hopkins ( @Astro_illini ) yesterday in prep for their launch to the @Space_Station scheduled later this month. Thank you for the conversation and best wishes on behalf of the @USAirForce & @SpaceForceDoD !

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Brig Gen (ret) Chuck Yeager ( @GenChuckYeager ) was a barrier-breaking aviation legend who left an outsized impact on the @USAirForce & @SpaceForceDoD . My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and those he inspired.

U.S. Air Force

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World War II ace. Aviation pioneer. A giant within the Air Force. Join us in celebrating the extraordinary life and mourning the loss of Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager. May he rest in peace and his legacy live on forever.

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A @USAirForce legend was laid to rest at @ArlingtonNatl Cemetery today. Brig Gen Charles McGee was one of the famed #TuskegeeAirmen , flying 409 combat missions over three decades. His years of service were nothing shy of heroic. Learn more ➡️

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The men & women of the Department of the Air Force & the capabilities we bring to the #Joint fight are in high demand. We're building on the solid foundation of #innovation & selfless service of our predecessors. Safeguarding the trust placed in us by our fellow Americans.

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Happy 245th birthday to our partners in the @USNavy ! Thank you for standing watch with honor, courage, and commitment. Fair Winds and Following Seas!

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1/3 - Thursday, I returned to the solemn grounds of the 9/11 memorial. One relives the events and the emotions of 21 years ago as they walk through each exhibit. This site of shared tragedy has transformed to a place of remembrance, reverence and hope.

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Today's ceremony reflects the challenging environment & abides by protective guidelines communities are following across our nation. @AF_Academy faculty prepared these cadets to become leaders in the #USAF & #USSF , they’ll soon depart for critical missions around the globe.

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Tomorrow's @AF_Academy graduation will combine established, solemn ritual with new, medically necessary protocols. 967 cadets will launch their careers as #USAirForce and @SpaceForceDoD 2nd lieutenants.

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Thanks @IvankaTrump for being a champion for #STEM !

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Great visit to GenCyber Camp today w/ Sec Wilson where we met w/ educators & students passionate about STEM! GenCyber’s goal is to increase interest in cybersecurity careers + diversity in the cybersecurity workforce - critical to the US’s economic prosperity + national security.

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Visited with @AvianoAir & #WyvernNation alongside @GenCQBrownJr and @CMSAF_Official yesterday. #Airmen here are defining the Air Force’s preparations for future operations while fostering strong alliances & partnerships! #FlyFightWin

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#F15 ride with @OregonGuard . How’s your Sunday going?

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6 years

To the Airmen of the United States Air Force:

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A toast to #Airman & #Astronaut Michael Collins -- from his days as a #testpilot at @EdwardsAFB to the Apollo 11 mission & beyond, Maj Gen Collins lived a life of service, sharing his love of aviation & space exploration. We join his family & @NASA in mourning this national hero.

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We mourn the passing of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted humanity’s first voyage to the surface of another world. An advocate for exploration, @AstroMCollins inspired generations and his legacy propels us further into the cosmos:

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Let us connect, inspire, & engage on #InternationalWomensDay !Honored to carry that message to @WomenInAviation & grateful for trailblazers like Generals Stayce Harris & Jeannie Leavitt. They are role models for women dedicated to defending our nation @usairforce & @SpaceForceDoD .

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@SpaceForceDoD The vision of @POTUS & the bipartisan support from the Congress elevated the importance of space to preserve our American way of life.

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Thanks to @elmo & @AbbyCadabbySST for stopping by to help me encourage kids to reach for the stars. Fueling the natural curiosity of children into an interest in #STEM early will pave the way for the #innovation of tomorrow. @SesameStreet #NationalSTEMDay

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To increase readiness & use money wisely, we have recommended basing the next three squadrons of F-35s at Tyndall. With the support of the Congress…We will rebuild @TeamTyndall .

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Spent time with the men & women of Incirlik Air Base @39_ABW , Turkey 🇹🇷, to thank them for their dedication, service, & focus on the strategically important missions in @HQUSAFEAFAF & @USAFCENT . #TeamTitan is ready at anytime!

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. @AFThunderbirds & @BlueAngels flew over some of the hardest hit hospitals in #NYC to salute first responders fighting #COVID19 . A chance to look up for a brief moment & remember we’re #inthistogether #AmericaStrong via @nbcnews

Navy Blue Angels, Air Force Thunderbirds salute coronavirus responders with flyover

The Navy and the Air Force banded together for “Operation America Strong,” flying over New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia to honor front line workers.

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We're facing a era of renewed technological competition. We've been here before...Our #Airmen will continue to meet the challenge.

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This #MemorialDay , let us renew our commitment to the fallen & the families that survived them. Let us walk through this Memorial Day weekend ready to share in both the joys & adversities of life as we remember their service & sacrifice. #HonorThem

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Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In his example, the Air and Space Forces strive to be places where it is the content of one's character that matters most, and all who serve have an equal opportunity to succeed. #MLK

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The Air and Space Forces protect the Nation and the American way of life 24/7. As we approach the holiday season, I personally wish all members of the @USAirForce and @SpaceForceDoD family the happiest of holidays and every success in the New Year. #FlyFightWin #SemperSupra