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CDO, AFIMSC enable readiness through cloud-based visualization tool

DoD News — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:53:00 GMT

The VAULT Platform is the data office-sponsored platform that provides cyber-secure, cloud-based tools to connect, find, share and learn from Air Force data. It was implemented to be fully compliant with the Air Force Data Services Reference Architecture (Air Force released in February 2019). The AFDSRA provides a blueprint for Air Force organizations to implement platforms that are able to share data across the enterprise.

Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple

Peter Holstein — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:15:00 GMT

In today’s connected world, we expect most communication to be convenient and instantaneous. Why should communicating with your health provider be any different? That is why the Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely and quickly with their providers.

FEDVIP brings vision coverage to TRICARE beneficiaries

DoD News — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:58:00 GMT

Only half of the 61 million U.S. adults who are at high risk for serious vision loss visited an eye doctor in the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eye exams can help keep your vision strong, diagnose potential issues early, and prevent diseases that may lead to vision loss or blindness.

Happy Holidays from Air Force senior leaders and spouses

DoD News — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:30:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Heather A. Wilson and her husband, along with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright and their spouses, wish all Airmen and families season’s greetings.

Women’s AF history expands with new four-star

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:22:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, military deputy, was promoted to the rank of general, effective June 8.

TAPS families honored at Pentagon event

Senior Airman Hailey Haux — Wed, 27 May 2015 21:03:00 GMT

Defense Secretary Ash Carter hosted a family night for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors families at the Pentagon, May 22, as part of the Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors.

Air Force launches air superiority Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Tue, 19 May 2015 19:05:00 GMT

The Air Force recently launched the first Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team (ECCT), kicking off an initiative that integrates expertise from around the service in an effort to deliver innovative solutions to capabilities issues.

Dispelling remotely piloted aircraft myths

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Fri, 15 May 2015 19:14:00 GMT

Public interest in remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) continues to grow thanks to increasing non-military uses and portrayal in popular culture. For the Air Force, remotely piloted aircraft are and will continue to be a vital mission set delivering vital airpower to combatant commanders throughout the world.

AF Research Lab participates in DOD Lab Day

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information — Fri, 15 May 2015 19:02:00 GMT

The Defense Department hosted the first ever DOD Lab Day in the courtyard of the Pentagon, May 14.

AF recognizes top wing command team

Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe — Fri, 08 May 2015 20:14:00 GMT

Col. Mark August and his wife, Cristen, received the General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8.

AF establishes new key developmental reporting identifiers

Master Sgt. Lesley Waters — Wed, 06 May 2015 18:35:59 GMT

The Air Force has established four new reporting identifiers to identify Airmen serving in key developmental positions outside of their control Air Force specialty, effective April 30.

$2M Air Force Prize for development of a small, efficient turboshaft engine

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Public Affairs — Wed, 06 May 2015 15:41:00 GMT

Registration is now open for the $2 million Air Force Prize that will be awarded to the first entrant to successfully develop a small, lightweight, fuel-efficient turbine engine.

AF holds Distributed Common Ground System summit

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:34:00 GMT

More than 40 action officers from across the Air Force attended the intelligence community’s inaugural Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Action Officer Summit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, March 25-26.

CSAF discusses Air Force’s need to reset

Senior Airman Hailey Haux — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:05:00 GMT

The Air Force Association hosted its monthly Air Force breakfast with Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, as the key note speaker, April 2, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

Acting under secretary of the Air Force appointed

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:32:00 GMT

President Barack Obama appointed Lisa S. Disbrow to serve as the acting under secretary of the Air Force March 30.

Pilots, combat systems officers may be eligible for retention incentives

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:03:00 GMT

Eligible active-duty pilots and combat systems officers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2015 Aviator Retention Pay Program, Air Force officials said April 1.

Air Force stands up Task Force Cyber Secure

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:24:00 GMT

Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III signed a memorandum on March 20, establishing Task Force Cyber Secure, to address challenges of the cyberspace domain in synchronization, operations and governance within the Air Force and with those organizations it supports.

Andrews named Air Force Installation Excellence Award winner

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:59:00 GMT

Air Force officials announced Joint Base Andrews, Maryland as the 2015 Air Force Installation Excellence Award winner March 25.

Future of combat aviation requires funding

Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:21:00 GMT

Senior leaders from the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps testified on the future programs and platforms of combat aviation forces, and budget needs, in a hearing with the House Armed Services Committee March 27.

VCSAF: Military readiness unsustainable under sequestration

Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:35:00 GMT

Leaders from all branches of the armed forces testified on the readiness of each service during hearings of both the House and Senate Armed Forces Committees March 25 and 26.