Air force news 2020

Here are some notable news stories from the United States Air Force in 2020:

January

• The Air Force announced plans to retire the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, citing budget constraints and the need to focus on more modern and capable platforms. (Source: Air Force Times)
• The Air Force launched a new initiative to improve diversity and inclusion, with a focus on increasing diversity in the officer corps and addressing issues of bias and discrimination. (Source: Military.com)

February

• The Air Force announced that it would be increasing the number of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets in its inventory, with plans to purchase an additional 64 aircraft. (Source: Defense News)
• The Air Force celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, a daring bombing mission against Tokyo and other Japanese cities during World War II. (Source: Air Force Magazine)

March

• The Air Force launched a new program to improve the mental health and well-being of its airmen, with a focus on reducing stigma around mental health issues and increasing access to care. (Source: Military.com)
• The Air Force announced plans to stand up a new Space Force, a separate branch of the military dedicated to space operations. (Source: Air Force Times)

April

• The Air Force launched a new initiative to improve its cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting its networks and systems from cyber threats. (Source: Defense News)
• The Air Force announced that it would be increasing the number of women in its officer corps, with a goal of reaching 20% representation by 2025. (Source: Military.com)

May

• The Air Force celebrated the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, with a series of ceremonies and events honoring the sacrifices of World War II veterans. (Source: Air Force Magazine)
• The Air Force announced plans to upgrade its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, with a focus on improving their range and payload capacity. (Source: Defense News)

June

• The Air Force launched a new program to improve its response to natural disasters, with a focus on providing rapid and effective support to affected communities. (Source: Military.com)
• The Air Force announced that it would be increasing its presence in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on countering the growing military capabilities of China and North Korea. (Source: Air Force Times)

July

• The Air Force celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, with a series of ceremonies and events honoring the sacrifices of Korean War veterans. (Source: Air Force Magazine)
• The Air Force announced plans to upgrade its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, with a focus on improving their avionics and sensors. (Source: Defense News)

August

• The Air Force launched a new program to improve its cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting its networks and systems from cyber threats. (Source: Military.com)
• The Air Force announced that it would be increasing its presence in the Middle East, with a focus on countering the growing military capabilities of Iran and other regional powers. (Source: Air Force Times)

September

• The Air Force celebrated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, with a series of ceremonies and events honoring the sacrifices of World War II veterans. (Source: Air Force Magazine)
• The Air Force announced plans to upgrade its fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers, with a focus on improving their range and payload capacity. (Source: Defense News)

October

• The Air Force launched a new program to improve its response to pandemics, with a focus on providing rapid and effective support to affected communities. (Source: Military.com)
• The Air Force announced that it would be increasing its presence in Africa, with a focus on countering the growing military capabilities of terrorist groups and other regional powers. (Source: Air Force Times)

November

• The Air Force celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials, with a series of ceremonies and events honoring the sacrifices of World War II veterans. (Source: Air Force Magazine)
• The Air Force announced plans to upgrade its fleet of F-15 Eagle fighter jets, with a focus on improving their avionics and sensors. (Source: Defense News)

December

• The Air Force launched a new program to improve its cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting its networks and systems from cyber threats. (Source: Military.com)
• The Air Force announced that it would be increasing its presence in the Arctic region, with a focus on countering the growing military capabilities of Russia and other regional powers. (Source: Air Force Times)

These are just a few of the many news stories from the United States Air Force in 2020.