Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall walks with Gen. Ken Wilsbach, PACAF commander after arriving to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Aug. 16, 2021. During the visit, Kendall emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion, innovation, Airmen readiness, and embracing U.S. relationships with allies and partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.