New Wynne Letter Addresses Resource Management: Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne tells airmen that the Air Force must “examine” everything from platforms to personnel to determine where there are “stresses, inefficiencies, and strains.” He wants to maximize “persistent situation awareness” in this “increasingly tight fiscal environment.” Read the letter here.
Air Force Academy Leaders Ousted in Shake Up
Feb. 6, 2026
The U.S. Air Force Academy is getting a leadership refresh after a tumultuous year, with Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind and Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Gavin Marks both set to retire this year and Col. James Valpiani set to come on as the new Dean of the Faculty.

