Oct. 4, 2024 Around the Air Force: Defining Units of Action, SECDEF’s well-being initiatives, B-21 Raider update In this week’s look around the Air Force, the DAF further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the SecDef's announces seven new well-being initiatives for military families, and an update on the Air Force’s newest bomber: the B-21 Raider.
Oct. 1, 2024 Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.
Sept. 18, 2024 Nuñez voices mission value of Reserve families at Air, Space, Cyber Conference panel Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez highlighted the value of the 800,000-strong reserve forces population across the DoD and its families during the “United Forces and Families: Shaping the Guardian Experience” panel.
Sept. 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
July 29, 2024 Child Care fee assistance available to DAF civilian employees The MCCYN fee assistance program, which is available to DAF active-duty and certain reserve members, is now including federal civilian families.
Nov. 15, 2023 DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers Kinderspot was the top idea at the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo. AFIMSC initially awarded the project $333,000 and secured additional funding for development through a price-matching Small Business Innovation Research contract.
Sept. 24, 2023 DAF childcare fees amended following DoD policy change Executive Order 14095, "Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers," directs the DoD to improve the affordability of childcare on military installations.
March 23, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
Dec. 14, 2022 Five & Thrive: Cannon AFB, community partner to improve quality of life The Five and Thrive initiative focuses on safe and affordable housing, medical care, spouse employment, education and childcare.
Oct. 19, 2022 Commentary: ‘Five and Thrive’ program’s focus on quality of life helps families, national security in AF's 75th year Five and Thrive is a grassroots effort created to support and communicate viable, quality-of-life programs and resources while highlighting various challenges military families face in five focus areas.
Sept. 30, 2022 DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs.
Sept. 22, 2022 Austin pledges to 'ease the load' for service members In a memo titled "Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlined efforts to address the needs of married service members and their families, as well as single service members.
Sept. 21, 2022 Communities in the Fight panel underscores importance of collaboration The Air and Space Forces Association hosted a “Communities in the Fight” panel discussion at the AFA’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor Sept. 20.
Aug. 12, 2022 DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members.
July 13, 2022 Department of the Air Force completes USSPACECOM draft environmental assessment The Department of the Air Force has completed the draft environmental assessment of the preferred alternative and other five reasonable alternatives for U.S. Space Command headquarters as required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
Feb. 21, 2022 Respite Care available for EFMP families The program provides active duty Air Force families with short-term, specialized childcare to reduce the stressors associated with caring for a child with exceptional needs.
Feb. 21, 2020 Around the Air Force: 2021 Air Force Budget Proposal, Space Force names, Child Care App Today’s look Around the Air Force features info on the 2021 Air Force Budget proposal, Space Force search for naming conventions and a new child care mobile app. (Hosted by Senior Airman Angelo Rosario)
April 2, 2018 Expanded childcare options support deployed, remote Airmen The Air Force expanded the number of hours it will provide free child care for families of military members deployed or on remote assignments starting April 1, 2018.