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CSAF, CMSAF highlight ‘Great Power Competition’ during DM visit
AEROTECH NEWS
by 355th Wing Public Affairs
Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 8-9, 2024.
During their visit, Allvin and Flosi en- gaged with 355th Wing leaders, discussed Air Force priorities with Airmen and thanked the team for their dedication to the mission.
“The team, the 355th Wing and the 11th [Air Task Force] are working to- gether like true Airmen, wingmen, do,” said Allvin, during his all call. “This team right here is leading the way, and we could not be more proud.”
Allvin addressed the importance of readiness and power projection as well as developing people and capabilities during times of Great Power Competi- tion. He also spoke about what Davis- Monthan’s future brings and how it is vital to shaping high-end readiness with the new Air Task Force model.
“There are things we can do right now, update the way we present forces to the combatant commander,” said Allvin.
“Train together, go through our Air Force Force Generation cycle together, prepare and be ready for the mission.”
Flosi reiterated the significance of operating in an era of Great Power Com- petition and addressed the motivations behind Airmen who wear the uniform.
“Each and every one of you are impor- tant to our Nation’s defense,” Flosi told Airmen. “I wake up every morning and do everything I can to make sure we are the most lethal fighting force the world has ever seen. What you do is important work, and work worth doing. I am hon- ored to serve alongside you.”
After their address, the CSAF and CMSAF answered questions from the Airmen where they discussed military pay, compensation, and the acquisition process of new technologies. After the Q&A, the command team emphasized the capabilities the Airmen bring toward force operations.
“When I come to this place, I see the Airmen in action, and I see us leaning into change,” said Allvin. “This is im- portant work and there’s no better team in America than the team I’m looking at right now.”
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera
Gina Allvin, the spouse of the United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, engages with an Airman in the Desert-Inn dining facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 9, 2024. Allvin was escorted by other key spouses to various locations on base including the wing headquarters, the Military and Family Readiness Center, the Desert-Inn dining facility and the community center.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi speak with Airmen during an all-call at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 9, 2024. Allvin and Flosi spoke to Airmen about the future of Davis-Monthan, answered their questions and thanked them for their dedication to the mission.
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class William Finn IV