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Oct. 21, 2021
Air Force Materiel Command reaches IOC as servicing major command for Space Force

The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force designated Air Force Materiel Command as the servicing major command for the U.S. Space Force.
Oct. 20, 2021
DAF COVID-19 military vaccination deadlines approaches

Any active-component Airman or Guardian who has refused to obtain a qualifying vaccine by Nov. 2 and has not received, or, is not in the process of seeking, a medical exemption or religious accommodation will be in violation of a lawful order and subject to discipline under Article 92 of the Uniform
Oct. 2, 2021
Space Force, Air Force Total Force recruiting makes goal for fiscal 2021

For the first time in five years, each of the Total Force recruiting partners have reached or exceeded their recruiting goal and each has achieved its end-strength for Fiscal 2021.
Sept. 27, 2021
Service members, civilians come together to save lives

Before she can point the weapon at herself, she hears a voice call out.
Sept. 22, 2021
It’s All About People panel focuses on diversity, inclusion, respect

Retired Gen. Larry O. Spencer moderated the panel, titled “It’s All About People – Join Us,” which featured Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones; retired Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr.; Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services; and Patricia Mulcahy,
Sept. 21, 2021
Raymond describes Space Force achievements, plans, challenges ahead

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond illustrates how the Space Force is purpose built for success at a time when the nation can no longer take space for granted Sept. 21.
Sept. 17, 2021
DAF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The HEAT is on

The Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team, a specialized Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, was chartered to review and analyze guidelines, programs, data and other information for barriers to employment, advancement, and retention of Hispanic employees and applicants,
Sept. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review

The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.
Sept. 7, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families

The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations.
Aug. 30, 2021
38 RQS trains to support SpaceX, Boeing

The 38th RQS Blue Team performed free fall jumps and equipment drops into water to prepare for potential operations supporting the SpaceX human spaceflight program and Boeing’s spaceflight program as well as other immediate response-force operations.
Aug. 24, 2021
Kendall, Raymond stress importance of space and Space Force’s success in separate, high-profile speeches

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond highlight the importance of space during speeches at the 36th Space Symposium.
Aug. 16, 2021
CY22 selection board schedule helps shape force

The Department of the Air Force recently published the Calendar Year 2022 Air and Space Force Selection Board schedules, identifying when thousands of Airmen and Guardians will compete for promotion, helping shape and develop the force.
Aug. 4, 2021
AFMC takes on role as servicing major command for Space Force

Recently, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force took steps to define AFMC’s role as the designated servicing MAJCOM for U.S. Space Force.
July 30, 2021
Wounded warriors share message of resilience in Florida

On the day a bullet tore through his legs inside an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. August O’Niell, 414th Combat Training Squadron Detachment 1 flight chief in charge of ground operations at Davis-Monthan, Air Force Base, Arizona, said his world changed.
July 28, 2021
Kendall sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Air Force

Frank Kendall was administratively sworn in July 28 as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force.
July 26, 2021
Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts.
July 23, 2021
Senate confirms Gina Ortiz Jones to be Air Force Under Secretary

In explaining the basis for choosing Jones, the White House highlighted that she was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program while a student at Boston University and “has spent her career working to protect U.S. economic and national security.”
July 16, 2021
CSAF visits Ramstein Air Base

During their visit, the Browns toured agencies across Ramstein AB proper to meet face-to-face with the Airmen and families who support the Global Gateway’s diverse mission set.
July 11, 2021
Security forces, OSI consolidate personnel in Protective Services Operations

The integration of personnel from both career fields enhances PSO capabilities at 1st FIS, whose mission is to provide full-spectrum, protective security support to the Department of Defense, Air Force senior leaders and visiting foreign dignitaries.
June 21, 2021
FAA, Department of the Air Force sign commercial space agreement

The agreement recognizes common safety standards for FAA-licensed launch and reentry activities that occur on, originate from, or return to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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