Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
March 14, 2024 Rebranded Key Spouse Program allows flexibility to support families The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15.
May 25, 2023 Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1 The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process.
July 2, 2021 Air Force releases cardio and strength fitness assessment alternatives, new online capabilities The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022.
May 13, 2021 DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible
Jan. 19, 2021 Reserve recruiting stays flexible, opportunistic during pandemic In spite of the pandemic, Reserve recruiting has continued to sponsor a host of sporting events, some with in-person crowds and others that have only a digital or television audience.
April 10, 2019 ARPC’s top 10 things to know about AGR assignments The implementation of the new policy is expected to take place with the publishing of a new Air Force Instruction. Until the new policy is published, here are the top ten things Airmen should know or can expect with the new program:
March 21, 2019 F-35A crew swap provides flexibility for training Maintainers and pilots in the 388th Fighter Wing recently completed the first operational rapid crew swap exercise with the F-35A Lightning II.
Feb. 20, 2019 Davis-Monthan AFB exercise balances flexibility, survivability, lethality Landing in an austere location, a small number of Airmen move at a rapid pace to accomplish a very specific mission. With only the supplies needed to survive for a week, they begin to unload food, shelter and equipment. After unloading, they set up a campsite as home base for their operations.
Jan. 23, 2019 Air Force makes updates to enlisted evaluation policies The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports.
Oct. 4, 2018 First Hawaii deployment proves B-2 strategic flexibility to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific Three B-2 Spirits and approximately 200 Airmen completed their first deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment, Aug. 15 through Sept. 27, 2018.