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CSAF visits Maxwell, speaks at OTS graduation

Capt. Rachael Parks — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:55:00 GMT

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach visited Maxwell Air Force Base, where he served as the guest speaker for the newest class of leaders graduating from Officer Training School, Class 26-12.

Vice president, SecAF congratulate class of 2026

Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:26:00 GMT

Vice President JD Vance and SecAF Troy Meink addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2026 commencement ceremony. The event recognized the new officers' readiness to lead and adapt in a rapidly changing global security environment.

Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision

Staff Sgt. Emmeline James — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:47:38 GMT

The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps’ new motto: HC Ready!

Department of the Air Force reimburses spouse-owned small business costs accrued during PCS, PCA

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:13:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force is now reimbursing service members up to $1,000 to re-establish spouse-owned small businesses during a permanent change of station or assignment on or after Dec. 23, 2022.

DAF launches coaching website

Pentagon News — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:08:00 GMT

At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach.

New AF surgeon general program enhances support for EFMP families, Airmen, Guardians

Pentagon News — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:00:00 GMT

The Air Force surgeon general has made improving support for military children one of his priorities.

Air Force Chief of Staff visits NY ANG

Airman 1st Class Rebekah Wilson — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:36:00 GMT

CSAF and his spouse, Sharene Brown, hosted an all-call with the Airmen of the 105th Airlift Wing focusing on the importance of change, as well as a medial decoration and aircraft dedication.

Air Force leadership center makes it easier for civilians to enroll in degree program

Phil Berube — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

The Air Force’s leadership development center has made it much easier for the service’s civilians to apply for its associate degree program.

AFSVC begins rollout of BMX stunt tour

Debbie Aragon — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Services Center will begin rolling out the first leg of a new free BMX stunt tour to five installations in the month of March with an expected expansion to additional installations as the schedule progresses.

Global College of PME now taking new officer distance learning enrollments

Phil Berube — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT

The distance learning programs have been closed for enrollments and graduations in support of the Air University-wide transition to the new Learner Environment Design-Student Information System.

Air Force ‘Celebrating Traditions’ with annual photo contest

Armando Perez — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Two weeks remain to submit photos for this year's Department of the Air Force Photo Contest.

2023 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium call for topics now open

Larisa Langley — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:12:00 GMT

The theme of the 2023 event is, “Imagine – Create – Innovate,” with a focus on development of the community of knowledgeable and committed learning professionals.

Edwards AFB completes educational complex

Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:59:00 GMT

The Department of Defense celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Desert Junior Senior High School on Edwards Air Force Base, Aug. 9.

AFIMSC Chaplain shares his ‘True North’ calling

David Ford — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:01:00 GMT

In an Air Force where there has been an increase in suicides in recent years, helping people find and appreciate their unique selves is a calling for Chaplain (Capt.) Portmann Werner and the service’s chaplain corps.

Air Force releases technical sergeant/22E6 promotion cycle statistics

Staff Sgt. Kiana Pearson — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:02:00 GMT

Air Force officials have selected 5,430 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, out of 33,935 eligible, for a selection rate of 16% in the 22E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline quick-dial option now live

1st. Lt. Amelia Leonard — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:02:00 GMT

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline is launching a new quick-dial option nationwide starting July 16.

Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates

Pentagon News — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:00:00 GMT

The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.

Air Force Medical Service launches ‘Nutrition Kitchen’ series

Pentagon News — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:00:00 GMT

The Nutrition Kitchen’s goal is to inspire healthy meal choices by providing options for service members to make realistic changes to foods they are already eating, while also providing the opportunity to learn the science behind those choices and “level up” their nutrition knowledge.

Rescue Babushka Luba; Travis Airman evacuates mother from Ukraine to US

Nicholas Pilch — Mon, 16 May 2022 18:30:00 GMT

After the opposition to Ukraine turned its focus to Kyiv, an Airman from Travis Air Force Base’s David Grant Medical Center sprang into action to ensure her mother, Luba, would be safe and as far away from the fight as possible. On March 8, Luba reluctantly agreed to move out of Ukraine.

Two-part DSD spring cycle kicks off March 16

Toni Whaley — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The cycle is the central selection process for U.S. Air Force Academy military trainers and noncommissioned academy Professional Military Education instructors.