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Today's Story: Highlighting Mobility Efforts

Today's Story: An Urgent Drive

Today's Story: Strengthening European Partnerships

Today's Story: Approach to Modernization

Today's Story: Under Secretary Confirmation

Today's Story: Autonomous Test Flight

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall traveled to Maxwell Air Force Base on May 7th, and allowed The Air Power Podcast to ride along.  He shared his experience in an AI-controlled fighter, his views on roles and missions for collaborative combat aircraft, the CCA competition, Replicator, the Space Force budget, the nuclear deterrent, and more. Plus we have top news in airpower. Powered by GE!

Today's Story: Budget Testimonies

Today's Story: Budgeting for the Future

Space Power: SECAF Says “Our Cushion Is Gone. We are out of time.” This week U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that China's space capabilities were essentially on par, or close to it, with the United States, yet confusingly, the Presidential Budget Request for FY'25 prescribes pumping the brakes on Space Force modernization. To get at just what the administration is communicating strategically, Laura Winter speaks with Namrata Goswami, an independent scholar on space policy and great power politics and co-author of the book “Scramble for the Skies”; and Charles Galbreath, a Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies at the Mitchell Institute's Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence.

Subconscious Realms Episode 267 - Colorado Springs/Space Force/Shriners/Shrine Of The Sun PT3 - MagiKk MiKkee. Ladies & Gentlemen, on this Episode of Subconscious Realms we welcome back MagiKk MiKkee to discuss furthermore Shenanigans within....

The Air Force has announced a major reorientation toward great power conflict, but that's not all they're doing. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall discusses his priorities and the next steps to change the air service. And Mitchell Institute Dean LtGen (Ret.) David Deptula recaps the AFA warfare symposium. Plus a headline or two. Powered by GE!

Today we talk about Operation Gothic Serpent in 1993, the SECAF authorizes Space Force Good Conduct Medal, Space Force kicks off final phase of uniform testing, NASA's Frank Rubio sets US space record, Ukraine says it has a massive database to track every weapon the US has sent to Kyiv, top VA executives were mistakenly paid $9.7M in bonuses, and raising an Army for large scale conflict. Space Force uniforms: https://www.cbr.com/united-states-space-force-uniforms-reveal-reactions-negative/ Nasa's Frank Rubio: https://apnews.com/article/nasa-astronaut-space-station-c3a0f36bb3b44d038f9fc0af99425c16

Florida U.S. Senator Rick Scott was back on VERONICA LIVE discussing how his election campaign is going. He also talked Bidenomics, Hurricane Idalia, his new Federal Disaster Relief Act, his thoughts on Senator Tuberville's holding up senior military promotions, Ukraine, his recent trip to Guam and Hawaii and why China is still a concern. Hear what Senator shared with Veronica on what is going on in Washington D.C.

Today's Story: Remembering the Berlin Airlift

Today's Story: Mutual Respect and Positive Culture

This edition features stories on the acting SECAF visiting Langley Air Force Base, a German doctor training with U.S. military doctors and a street in Italy dedicated to the remembrance of 9/11. Hosted by Senior Airman Robbie Arp.

This edition features stories on the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) advising all Airmen to operate automobiles responsibly at all times, Iraqi helicopter pilots and gunners training day and night to maintain their skills with their aircraft, a new aerial multi-axis platform used at Robins Air Base to repaint aircraft, and Airmen who make briefings more interesting by using live demonstrations. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on the Secretary of the Air Force visit to AETC Bases, a funky aerobics class, a NEO exercise in Japan and an Air Force bowler making the bowling team. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on the Air Force top leaders releasing a joint letter encouraging Airmen to remain energy efficient at the workplace and at home, service members traveling to Micronesia to help locals renovate a school as part of Operation Pacific Unity, Airmen conducting a 24-hour vigil run at Aviano Air Base to honor the fallen during POW/MIA Week, the ninth annual Sumter-Shaw Street Fest where the Sumter, S.C., community comes out to thank the Airmen of Shaw Air Force Base for their service and the Airmen get show their support for the community while enjoying fun and festivities, families and their pets gathering to support World Rabies Day at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and Airmen from units at Ramstein Air Base going through Air Force Operational Readiness Inspections. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visiting the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and their work with the Afghan air force and the movement of troops and cargo throughout Afghanistan. Includes soundbites from Secretary Donley, Brig. Gen. Darryl Roberson - commander 455th Air Expeditionary Wing and Tech. Sgt. Allen Elkhart - PAX supervisor with 30th APPS Reserve Unit. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marshall Hunsaker. Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Miller.

Today's Story: The Recruiting Challenge

Every April, the DoD focuses on Sexual Assault awareness and prevention. And while marking a month to focus on such a topic is important, sexual assault isn't something to be addressed 30 days out of the year...it requires constant attention. Take a look at how changes are made starting from the top!

Today's Story: A Budget for Modernization

Today's Story: A Historic Partnership

Today's Story: A More Representative Force

Today's Story: Senior Enlisted Summit

Today's Story: Support for Survivors

Today's Story: Evolving to Face Adversaries

Today's Story: Critical Logistics

This is Toby Sumpter with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Plug: Fight Laugh Feast University is offering two new online classes starting this July! Get the whole family involved and participate in live online classes via Zoom. Hangout with fellow friends of the network, and learn together with the whole family. We have two classes beginning in July: The first class is with Comedian John Branyan called: Life is Hardy Har Hard: A Comedy Workshop for Christians and Jesse Sumpter: Education is Warfare: How to Start a School So go to https://flfnetwork.com/flf-edu/ to find out more and to sign up now. Classes are limited to only 25 spots! Air Force Fighter Pilot Suspended Over Mask Mandate https://lc.org/newsroom/details/062421-fighter-pilot-suspended-over-mask-mandate An Air Force fighter pilot in Mississippi has been disciplined, including suspension from flight status, suspension from access to classified information, and subjection to non-judicial punishment by his commanding officers, after the Air Force revoked initial approval given to his religious accommodation request. The pilot sought the religious accommodation from the requirement to otherwise wear a COVID mask while working on military property.  Liberty Counsel sent a letter on behalf of Captain “John Doe” to Acting Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) John P. Roth at the Pentagon, requesting the religious accommodation and that any disciplinary measures against him be reversed or revoked. Even though the Air Force has invested more than $2,000,000 in Captain “Doe's” training, he has now been relieved of his duties despite seeking a religious accommodation. Multiple Department of Defense, Air Force and base policies explicitly require a “religious exemption” among other exceptions to the COVID mask mandates.  The SECAF memorandum for all Air Force personnel was released on February 16, 2021. The memo states that all personnel performing official duties must wear COVID masks and maintain physical distancing, unless they qualify for one of numerous exceptions. In total, there are eight Department of the Air Force exceptions for not wearing a mask, including one for a religious exemption. Two chaplains verified Captain “Doe's” religious beliefs are sincerely held. Since Captain “Doe's” Christian beliefs do not permit him to wear a mask, he submitted his initial religious accommodation request to his squadron commander on March 14, 2021. His squadron and group commanders both approved the request, and he returned to work without a COVID mask, flying for the squadron. Their decision was overturned by the wing commander and Captain “Doe's” request was denied. Captain “Doe” then used all of his available leave (more than 30 days) as he appealed the wing commander's decision, attempting to prevent a conflict between his orders and his faith. His subsequent appeals were denied, and his last appeal now rests in Acting Secretary Roth's hands.  I'm told this air force pilot is a listener of CrossPolitic.  Democrats Block Bill to Revoke Mask Mandate on Public Transportation https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/559954-democrats-block-gop-bill-lift-mask-mandate-public-transportation Republican Sens. Rick Scott (Fla.) and Mike Lee (Utah) were thwarted by Democrats on Wednesday when they attempted to pass a bill that would revoke the Biden administration's mask requirement on public transportation. The federal mask mandate for interstate transit is set to expire in September. It requires masks on airplanes, in airports, on buses and on rail systems. “We cannot pretend this pandemic is over. This virus is still spreading, it is still mutating, it is still costing lives, and it is still leaving survivors with long-haul symptoms. And, the new delta variant is more contagious, likely to send people to the hospital, and already in our country,” Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said when she blocked the GOP bill. Scott and Lee cited the nation's vaccination rates in arguing that the mask mandate imposes unnecessary expectations and consequences on families and children. “Now the science is clear that broad mask mandates aren't necessary. Unfortunately, the CDC has decided to buck the science when it comes to travel and it is still requiring face masks on public transportation,” Scott said on the Senate floor. “Why is the CDC signally out airlines and public transportation? It doesn't make any sense,” he added. The federal mask mandate went into effect in February with an expiration date of May 11, which the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has since extended to Sept. 13. President Biden signed an executive order on his first full day in office directing federal agencies to “immediately take action” to mandate the use of masks on trains, intercity buses, ferries and in airports. Scott and Lee introduced their legislation last week, with Rep. Dan Crenshaw(R-Texas) sponsoring a companion measure in the House. Scott said on Wednesday that airlines and other private companies should be able to make their own decisions about mandating masks. Before the mandate expiration date was pushed back to September, airlines and unions lobbied TSA to extend it, arguing that the safety and health of workers and passengers were at risk without the mandate. “If the airline or other company decides it wants to implement a mask policy, so be it. This does not prohibit them from doing so. I've been clear, private companies should be able to make decisions that they feel is appropriate for their employees and their customers,” Scott said. Meanwhile, In Manitoba, Canada, the Pastors are Joining the Government's Vaccine Push https://fb.watch/6pZYHk0zha/ Play Audio Here's Pastor Kyle Penner Grace Mennonite Church threatening Christians in Manitoba that they won't be able to get back to in person worship if they don't get vaccinated.  Plug: Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Lebanon, TN, just outside of Nashville.  Sex is inherently political. What you do in the privacy of the bedroom never stays there. It always impacts the world. A culture is either built on the fruitfulness of a godly union between one man and one woman, or else it dies from self-inflicted fruitlessness and sexual rebellion against God. Fornication and divorce blunt the power of the family and leave legacies of addiction, incarceration, and poverty. Homosexuality and transgenderism cannot produce children and disfigure everyone involved. You cannot have the fruit of a thriving civilization without the tree of sexual obedience to our Maker. Only the gospel of Jesus heals and restores our sexuality for the blessing of the world. Unfortunately, far too many Christians have been taught to trust in an emasculated Jesus who makes genderless disciples who are often just as confused and fruitless as the world. Worldview matters, the nuclear family matters, definitions of male and female matter, godly children matter. Our sexual choices and values are building and cultivating a particular kind of public square. Join us in Lebanon, TN with Pastor Douglas Wilson, Voddie Baucham, Doug TenNapel, David Bahnsen, and then on Saturday will have 9 SWAT talks with over 20 speakers armig you to go out into the world to take dominion with your gifts and abilities. Registration is live now: flfnetwork.com/politics-of-sex/ Seating is limited!  Matt Hacock – UK's Health Chief Resigns After Breaching Covid Rules https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jun/26/matt-hancock-resigns-after-questions-over-relationship-with-aide Play Audio: 0:00-0:23 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/26/1010588807/uk-health-minister-resigns-kissing-coronavirus-rules LONDON (AP) — U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who has led the country's response to the coronavirus, resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair. Hancock had been under growing pressure since the tabloid Sun newspaper published images showing him and senior aide Gina Coladangelo kissing in an office at the Department of Health. The Sun said the closed circuit television images were taken May 6 — 11 days before lockdown rules were eased to allow hugs and other physical contact with people outside one's own household. GOATS AND SODA  Coronavirus FAQ: I've Been Vaccinated. Do I Need To Worry About Variants? In a resignation letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Hancock said the government owed it "to people who have sacrificed so much in this pandemic to be honest when we have let them down." "And those of us who make these rules have got to stick by them and that's why I've got to resign," he wrote. Johnson said he was sorry to receive Hancock's resignation and that he "should leave office very proud of what you have achieved — not just in tackling the pandemic, but even before COVID-19 struck us." Article continues after sponsor message Johnson had earlier expressed confidence in Hancock despite widespread calls to fire him.  Jonathan Ashworth, health spokesman for the opposition Labour Party, said "it is right that Matt Hancock has resigned. But why didn't Boris Johnson have the guts to sack him and why did he say the matter was closed?" Some lawmakers from the governing Conservatives had also called on Hancock to quit because he wasn't practicing what he has been preaching during the pandemic. CORONAVIRUS UPDATES  The Pandemic Led To The Biggest Drop In U.S. Life Expectancy Since WWII, Study Finds "The last thing I would want is for my private life to distract attention from the single-minded focus that is leading us out of this crisis," Hancock, who is married, said in his letter of resignation. "I want to reiterate my apology for breaking the guidance, and apologize to my family and loved ones for putting them through this," he said. "I also need (to) be with my children at this time." Hancock, 42, is the latest in a string of British officials to be accused of breaching restrictions they imposed on the rest of the population to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The government is also facing questions about the circumstances in which Hancock hired Coladangelo, a university friend who was appointed to his department last year. She was initially employed as an unpaid adviser and this year became a non-executive director at the Department of Health, a role that pays about 15,000 pounds ($21,000) a year. THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS  New COVID-19 Outbreaks Are Driving Some Places Back Under Lockdown And Behind Masks Johnson's Conservative government has been branded a "chumocracy" by critics for hiring special advisers and contractors from outside the civil service without long-customary levels of scrutiny. Hancock's department has been accused of waiving procurement rules to award lucrative contracts for protective equipment and other medical essentials, often to personal contacts. Hancock has said he was driven by the need to secure essential supplies quickly at the height of the outbreak. Hancock has faced weeks of pressure since the prime minister's former top aide, Dominic Cummings, accused him of botching the government's response to the pandemic. Cummings, now a bitter critic of the government he once served, told lawmakers last month that Hancock "should have been fired" for alleged lies and errors. He also published a WhatsApp message in which Johnson branded Hancock "totally (expletive) hopeless." Cummings himself was accused of breaking the rules and undermining the government's "stay home" message when he drove 250 miles (400 kilometers) across England to his parents' home during the spring 2020 lockdown. Johnson resisted pressure to fire him, but Cummings left his job in November amid a power struggle in the prime minister's office. Psalm of the Day: Psalm 104 https://open.spotify.com/track/2LWJjQXMK9XNaOEefEhdb3?si=e03b792761544b20 Play Audio: 0:00-1:01 Trinity Psalter and Book of Psalms for Worship on Spotify This is Toby Sumpter with Crosspolitic News. You can find this and all of our shows at Crosspolitic.com or on our app, which you can download at your favorite app store, just search “Fight Laugh Feast”. A reminder: if you see news stories and links that you think we should cover on the daily news brief, please send them to news @ crosspolitic.com and don't forget to check deft wire dot com where we are constantly posting all our stories.  Support Rowdy Christian media, and share this show or become a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. 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Today's Story: Forging the Future Force

Today's Story: Operational Imperatives

Today's Story: A Sense of Urgency

FYSA: SECAF Frank Kendall. For your situational awareness, it's going to take "One Team, One Fight" for the Air Force to compete, deter, and win today and into the future. In this episode, the 26th Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall outlines some of his priorities that he hopes will ensure an edge over near-peer competition, including: bolstering relations with defense industry partners; taking care of the families of Airmen and Guardians; getting meaningful military capabilities into the hands of Airmen and Guardian operators; closing the gap on disparity in the forces; and of course, protecting the health of the Total Force by making sure everyone is safeguarded from the COVID-19 virus.

Today's Story: Vaccination Deadlines

Honoring the ultimate sacrifice.

Today's Story: A Leader's Vision

Today's Story: The Road Ahead

Today's Story: Leadership Perspective

Today's Story: Kendall Confirmed

Today's Story: Confirmation Hearing for Kendall

Maintaining Momentum

The Coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges for Airmen and their families around the world. New ways of working, new ways of learning, new ways of living. One of the sources of strength for the force has been the revitalization of Squadrons, the unit Air Force leadership says is the "beating heart" of the service. In this episode of An Air Force Podcast we look into how the renewed focus on Squadrons has prepared and supported Airmen and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today's Story: Maintaining Momentum

Today's Story: A Tribute to Persistence

Today's Story: A Civil Rights Icon

Aircraft Readiness

Today's story: From Computer Screen to First Flight

Today's Story: Pushing Boundaries

Today's Story: Top Leadership on the Move

Today's Story: Team Hill Fight's COVID

Today's Story: Flying Cars on the Horizon

Today's Story: Lightning II's Touch Base

Today's Story: Rapid Capability to Detect COVID-19

Today's Story: Secretary of the Air Force highlight's priorities.

Today's story: The Air Force mission continues.

Today's story: A larger budget, new equipment, and better quality of life for airmen.

Today's story: Branch secretaries discuss AI and hypersonics.

Today's story: Branch secretaries discuss AI and hypersonics.

Today's story: branch secretaries discuss AI and hypersonics.

Today's story: Branch secretaries discuss AI and hypersonics.

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett praised the formal creation of the U.S. Space Force Dec. 20, identifying it as a critical capability in defending the nation and pledging that the first new branch of the military since 1947 would be established with speed and clarity of purpose.

The Air Force Global Strike command commander spoke to more than 300 industry, government, media and academic leaders at Rand Corporation’s fifth annual West Coast Aerospace Forum in Santa Monica Dec. 6.

IN HER FIRST INTERVIEW AS TWENTY-FIFTH SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, BARBARA BARRETT, TALKS ABOUT WHAT HER APPROACH WILL BE WHILE IN OFFICE...

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett makes her first official trip to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

In this episode of the Lab Life podcast, we come to you LIVE from the 2019 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber conference. Senior leaders from across the Air Force visited the Air Force Research Laboratory’s podcast booth to share what the future of science and technology for the service looks like to them. Listen to hear senior leader thoughts on the future of Air Force S & T from leaders including: -Matthew Donovan, then Acting Secretary of the Air Force -Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics -Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander -Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Commander -Maj. Gen. William Cooley, Air Force Research Laboratory Commander -Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander ...and many more!

Today's story: Barbara Barrett is the 25th Secretary of the Air Force following a confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate.

Today's story: Barbara Barrett is the 25th Secretary of the Air Force following a confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke to the men and women of the Air Force and said farewell during a celebration ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Today's story: Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson spoke about the importance of having strong allies at the War Studies University in Poland.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the importance of space superiority at the Policy Exchange in London.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and other military senior leaders testified on the proposal to establish a Space Force at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services committee, April 11, 2019.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and other military senior leaders testified on the proposal to establish a Space Force at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services committee, April 11, 2019.

Today's Story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff of the Air Force General David Goldfein spoke yesterday at the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Today's story: Air Force Senior Leaders are attending the 35th Space Symposium, held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, which brings together space leaders from around the world to discuss, address and plan for the future.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson joined her Army and Navy counterparts April 4-5, for the first national discussion on sexual assault and sexual harassment at America’s colleges, universities and service academies summit at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson joined her Army and Navy counterparts April 4-5, for the first national discussion on sexual assault and sexual harassment at America’s colleges, universities and service academies summit at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson talks about the shortage of operational squadrons during the House Armed Services Committee hearing.

Today's story: In testimony before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee this week, SECAF Heather Wilson talked about the need for additional funds to clean up and repair two bases after natural disasters.

Today's story: SECAF Heather Wilson shared plans for the direction of the future Space Combatant Command in testimony before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee this week.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson reiterated her priorities for the Air Force in an interview at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida. she shared her thoughts on steps Airmen can take to ensure the lethality of the force.

Today's Story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson recently announced she's stepping down from the position to become President of the University of Texas at El Paso on Twitter.

Today's Story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson reiterated her priorities for the Air Force in an interview at the Air Warfafe Symposium in Orlando, Florida.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson talked about space during an interview at the Air Warfare Symposium.

Today's story: Air Force senior leaders are continuing to make strides in achieving the Air Force We Need.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson talked about the National Defense Strategy at the Air Warfare Symposium.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson talked about restoring force readiness at the Air Warfare Symposium.

Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson's remarks at the introduction ceremony for the delivery of the first KC-46 Pegasus to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, January 25, 2019.

Today's story: According to Air Force leadership, the critical design review of the B-21 bomber aircraft highlights the significant progress that has been made on the B-21 since the engineering and manufacturing development phase began nearly three years ago.

Today's story: The 50th annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought top Air Force leadership to Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 25 to 27, to address issues of interest to the mobility force and the Air Force as a whole.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, Vice President Mike Pence lands at Yokota Air Base Japan, Secretary of the Air Force visits airmen on Okinawa, Misawa sailors go to the Sapporo Snow Festival, and an update on Exercise Cobra Gold's pillar raising ceremonies.

Vice President Mike Pence talk to troops at Yokota and Sailors take part in the Sapporo Snow Festival

Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James visited Airmen at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.