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March 7, 2019
Around the Air Force: Air Warfare Symposium

On this look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and businessman Mark Cuban speak to Airmen at the 2019 Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Robbie Arp.
March 4, 2019
Air Force sharpens competitive edge with roadmap to reform

The Air Force released its first business operations plan, March 4, establishing a roadmap for reform and improvement in its practices and processes.
March 1, 2019
Air Force merging intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance staffs with cyber operations staffs to forge more nimble, effective team

The Air Force is merging its headquarters staffs to integrate intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with cyber effects operations efforts to enable coordinated Title 10 and Title 50 actions across the range of military operations, while elevating chief information officer roles and
Feb. 28, 2019
Wilson’s glide path for a more lethal, ready Air Force of the future

Emphasizing priorities that will largely define the year ahead, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson stressed the need to modernize and grow the force. She also highlighted how streamlining acquisitions will inject innovative ideas and tools faster and more reliably into every corner of the
Feb. 28, 2019
Spangdahlem AB master sergeant wins Spark Tank competition

Master Sgt. Jonathan Maas assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was named the 2019 Spark Tank winner during the Air Force’s Spark Tank competition at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 28, in Orlando.
Feb. 21, 2019
AFWERX, Techstars announce 10 companies to participate in tech accelerator

The 10 companies the Air Force and Techstars selected to participate in an in-residence technology accelerator program during the AFWERX 2019 Techstars Autonomous Technology Accelerator in Boston last month began the program Feb. 18.
Feb. 19, 2019
Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen

In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19.
Feb. 8, 2019
CMSAF Wright testifies before Congress on Air Force quality of life

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright told members of Congress at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, that issues such as adequate base housing, reliable child care and other quality of life factors are “inextricably linked” to the service’s readiness.
Feb. 8, 2019
Female AF pioneer laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcelite Jordan Harris was laid to rest Feb. 7, 2019, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, with full military funeral honors.
Feb. 8, 2019
Services improve interoperability through common data standards

All three military service secretaries signed a memorandum requiring common standards of information‐sharing across domains in future weapons systems.
Feb. 4, 2019
New civic leaders inducted into the Air Force

More than 40 Air Force civic leaders visited Washington, D.C., Jan. 29-31, for a civic leader conference with the Air Force’s most senior leaders.
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.
Jan. 23, 2019
Air Force announces fiscal year 2019 aviation bonuses

The Air Force announced Jan. 23 the details of the fiscal year 2019 Aviation Bonus program.
Jan. 15, 2019
Inaugural Vice Chief’s Challenge seeks game-changing innovations

The Air Force is continuing to look to its Airmen to create innovative solutions to the service’s trickiest challenges, this time specifically seeking their help to improve multi-domain operations.
Jan. 15, 2019
$40M available for start-ups, small businesses through Air Force Pitch Day

The Air Force is calling for submissions from start-ups and small businesses as it seeks to rapidly invest up to $40 million at Air Force Pitch Day as part of a larger rapid contracting effort.
Jan. 11, 2019
Around the Air Force: Pitch Day, Space Flag, ANG Rescue

On this look Around the Air Force “Pitch Day” will give small businesses and startups a fast track to partner with the Air Force, Space Flag tests warfighting capability, and the Alaskan Air National Guard rescues three civilians.
Jan. 10, 2019
Air Force accepts KC-46A

The Air Force accepted the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker from The Boeing Company Jan. 10.
Jan. 9, 2019
AF-wide lodging rate increase effective Jan. 1

Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.
Jan. 8, 2019
Harold Brown, former secretary of defense & Air Force, shaped both institutions

Harold Brown, the 14th secretary of defense who also served as the nation’s 8th secretary of the Air Force, died Jan. 4 at his home in Ranch Santa Fe, California. He was 91.
Jan. 4, 2019
OTS restructures program to increase quality, quantity of officers

The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019.
Jan. 2, 2019
Uniform code of military justice changes

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Military Justice Act of 2016 will instate the most reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial in decades, modernizing dated aspects of the military justice system while also providing transparency.
Dec. 21, 2018
Hacking road map to physiological episodes mitigation in Air Force

The Air Force Physiological Episodes Action Team, or AF PEAT, recently held a “hackathon” to update the service-wide road map to mitigate physiological episodes. Hackathons are sprint-like events where subject matter experts collaborate intensively to solve problems or establish a course of action.
Dec. 14, 2018
Around the Air Force: B-21 Weapon Systems Review / F-35 Ops Test & Eval

On this look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson is happy with the progress of the B-21 Raider program and F-35 Lightning II pilots conduct initial operational tests and evaluations. Hosted by Senior Airman Jasmine Vanderheyden.
Dec. 12, 2018
AFSPC assumes COMSATCOM procurement responsibility for DoD

The Air Force Space Command commander assumed responsibility for procurement of commercial satellite communications services for the Department of Defense from the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency December 12. The move is in accordance with Section 1601(a) of the Fiscal Year 2018
Dec. 10, 2018
B-21 Raider program holds weapons system critical design review

The Air Force successfully held a critical design review of the B-21 weapon system November 28-30, 2018. The event served as a multi-disciplined technical review that ensured the Air Force’s newest bomber has a stable and mature design as the program moves forward into manufacturing and flight
Dec. 7, 2018
Air Force proposes to base F-35s at Tyndall, supplemental funds needed to build advanced fighter base

Following the damage to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, caused by Hurricane Michael, the Air Force is recommending that Congress use supplemental funding for rebuilding the base to prepare to receive the F-35 Lightning II fighter at the north Florida installation.
Dec. 4, 2018
89th Airlift Wing to fly tribute honoring former president

The 89th Airlift Wing, based at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, will conduct a tribute flight in honor of former President George H. W. Bush with an Air Force VC-25A, over the interment site at College Station, Texas, at 3:55 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Dec. 3, 2018
Air Force rolls out Flight Commander’s Edge program

Air University’s newest effort to revitalize squadron-level learning and support leaders on the cutting edge of operations rolls out across the Air Force today with the Flight Commander’s Edge program.
Nov. 28, 2018
Air Force moves at the speed of startups with 100 contract awards in 40 hours

Contracting officials and innovators from across the Air Force looking to speed up the acquisition process recently awarded more than 100 contracts in 40 hours to small businesses.
Nov. 26, 2018
Revitalizing squadrons efforts cross borders

The Air Force’s Revitalizing Squadrons team recently joined together with their Royal Canadian Air Force, or RCAF, counterparts in Ottawa, Canada to collaborate and share best practices in their respective missions to strengthen squadrons across both Air Forces.
Nov. 21, 2018
Air Force’s focus on readiness yields results, highlights innovation, problem solving

From a distance, the idea – and operational meaning – of “readiness” for the U.S. Air Force seems straightforward. Be prepared. Have all the equipment, training and personnel necessary to accomplish any mission quickly, efficiently and decisively. It means being primed, prepared and available for
Nov. 16, 2018
Air Force announces bases to support B-21 Raider mission

The Air Force has selected Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to coordinate maintenance and sustainment of the B-21 Raider and Edwards AFB, California, to lead testing and evaluation of the next generation long-range strike bomber.
Nov. 16, 2018
Air Force vice chief of staff: National security is a team sport

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson highlighted the importance of taking a whole-of-nation approach to expanding the national security competitive space during an Air Force Association Breakfast Seminar in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 14, 2018.
Nov. 7, 2018
Advance assignments now available to Airmen deploying for 365-day Extended Deployments

Effective Nov. 1, active duty Airmen selected for an extended deployment may apply to receive an advance assignment up to 16 months prior to the projected Report Not Later Than Date of the assignment.
Nov. 6, 2018
First Time: 173rd Fighter Wing hosts secretary of the Air Force

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited the 173rd Fighter Wing Nov. 3-4, 2018, marking the first visit by a sitting secretary since Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon opened its gates during World War II.
Oct. 30, 2018
Air Force leadership talks retention and readiness at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium

The 50th annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought top Air Force leadership to Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 25 to 27, to address issues of interest to the mobility force and the Air Force as a whole.
Oct. 25, 2018
Around the Air Force: High year of tenure / Voting Assistance Program

On this look Around the Air Force new limits are coming for high year of tenure and Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson issues new guidance for the Voting Assistance Program. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marqus Williams.
Oct. 22, 2018
Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s

The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.
Oct. 19, 2018
Around the Air Force: CMSAF talks Tyndall / ANG Airman honored

On this look Around the Air Force, a California Air National Guardsman is remembered following a fatal crash, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright shares words of encouragement for Tyndall Air Force Base and Airmen impacted by Hurricane Michael can apply for grants with the Air Force Aid
Oct. 17, 2018
Around the Air Force: Tyndall hurricane recovery

On this look Around the Air Force the Air Force Airmen from around the country help Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., recover from Hurricane Michael and the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force tour the damaged base. Hosted by Airman 1st
Oct. 16, 2018
Tyndall update: Oct. 16, 2018

Team Tyndall,Phase 2 is to get you back into your homes and dorms to inspect and collect your belongings, and it has begun.We are opening the gates for limited access for five days from Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Sunday Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oct. 12, 2018
Around the Air Force: Hurricane Michael, SECAF Testimony, BRS

On this look Around the Air Force, Hurricane Michael hits the Tyndall Air Force Base and the Florida panhandle, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee and the window to opt into the Blended Retirement System will close soon.
Oct. 11, 2018
Around the Air Force: Air Force Navy Game, Red Flag 19-1

On this look Around the Air Force the Air Force Academy brings home the Commander in Chief’s trophy, and the Finnish air force participates in Red Flag. Hosted by Senior Airman Jasmine Vanderheyden.
Oct. 10, 2018
Air Force awards three Launch Service Agreements

The U.S. Air Force announced today the award of three Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Launch Service Agreements to (in alphabetical order) Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, and United Launch Alliance.
Oct. 10, 2018
Air Force leaders say increased funding is improving readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein thanked Congress for providing the resources necessary to restore the service’s readiness while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Readiness and Management
Oct. 3, 2018
Air Force to finalize review process for non-deployable Airmen

The Air Force is finalizing details on how it will implement Department of Defense Instruction 1332.45, Retention Determination for Non-Deployable Service Members.
Oct. 3, 2018
Demonstration results in policy update and optimized operations

Thanks to an optimization initiative led by Air Force Operational Energy (SAF/IEN), F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor fighter sorties are now requested to fly closer to the fighters' maximum range airspeed, while still within tanker boom limits, during Coronet missions. The faster speed decreases
Sept. 27, 2018
Airmen receive Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during AFA ceremony

Capt. Michael Kanaan, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance enterprise lead, was presented with the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Award during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 17, in National Harbor, Maryland.
Sept. 24, 2018
Air Force awards contract for new helicopter

Today the Air Force awarded the first portion of a $2.38 billion firm-fixed-price contract to The Boeing Company for a UH-1N Replacement helicopter.
Sept. 18, 2018
Goldfein delivers 2018 AF update during AFA

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein delivered his speech at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2018, emphasizing how the service must prepare the Air Force We Need and present it to combatant commanders to compete, deter and win.
Sept. 17, 2018
SecAF Wilson provides Air Force update

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson presented an update of the state of the Air Force Sept. 17, during the 2018 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor.Wilson discussed restoring force readiness, space operations and the future of the Air Force during her
Sept. 17, 2018
Air Force Senior Leaders announce 2019 Spark Tank Competition

Enlisted, officer and government employees may now submit their innovative ideas for the 2019 Air Force Spark Tank Competition.The competition calls for Airmen to pitch their innovative ideas to the Air Force’s senior leaders through the the IdeaScale Ideation platform at usaf.ideascalegov.com, and
Sept. 17, 2018
The Air Force We Need: 386 operational squadrons

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced the results of an in-depth analysis aimed at outlining what the Air Force needs to implement the National Defense Strategy while speaking at the Air Force Association's annual Air, Space and Cyber conference Sept. 17.“The analysis says what every Airmen
Sept. 17, 2018
Remembering the Berlin Airlift

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson discussed the significance of the 70th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift during a commemoration ceremony at the Air Force Memorial Sept. 16, 2018, in Arlington, Virginia.
Sept. 14, 2018
AF Announces selection of GPS III follow-on contract

The U.S. Air Force announced selection of Lockheed Martin for a fixed-price-type production contract for 22 GPS III Follow-On satellites with a total estimated contract value up to $7.2 billion.
Sept. 12, 2018
Air Force, Navy announce their Joint Physiological Episodes Action Team

The Air Force and Navy announce their Joint Physiological Episodes Action Team, or J-PEAT, Sept. 11 at the Pentagon, Arlington. In a collaborative effort of Force Integration, the Air Force will also rename their Unexplained Physiological Events Integration Team to the AF-PEAT.
Sept. 10, 2018
Air Force releases operational safety review findings

Air Force units across all levels of command are addressing the issues identified by an Air Force-wide operational safety review, initiated this spring by the Air Force Chief of Staff.
Sept. 6, 2018
SecAF Wilson urges innovation in software acquisition model

The process used by the Air Force to acquire software is archaic and needs to modernize now if the service is to win in a peer-to-peer conflict, said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson.
Sept. 5, 2018
Operational squadrons key to “Air Force We Need”

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson outlined the way the Air Force will approach its future force structure while speaking at the Defense News annual conference in Arlington, Sept. 5.
Aug. 31, 2018
AFCENT changes command in historic ceremony

Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella Jr. assumed command of U.S. Air Forces Central Command from Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian Aug. 30, 2018. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Central Command commander, presided over the ceremony, which was held at AFCENT’s forward headquarters at Al Udeid Air Base for the
Aug. 30, 2018
Stronger together: AF senior leaders implement plan to strengthen joint leaders, teams

In accordance with Air Force senior leaders’ Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams Implementation Plan, the Air Force is refining and strengthening how Airmen are developed to integrate into and lead joint teams.
Aug. 29, 2018
AF leadership provides update on the Air Force Publication Reduction Initiative

A year ago, Air Force leadership directed a 24-month review of every Air Force directive publication, and today they announced the elimination of more than 226 publications and almost 4,795 compliance items.
Aug. 27, 2018
Major LAF promotion board scheduled for December

The calendar year 2018D major Line of the Air Force promotion board is scheduled to begin Dec. 3, 2018, at the Air Force’s Personnel Center and will review records for all captains meeting the board to determine whether or not the captain is fully qualified for promotion and meets the exemplary
Aug. 24, 2018
Master Sgt. John Chapman remembered, immortalized at Air Force Memorial

Air Force leaders, and the family of fallen combat controller Master Sgt. John Chapman, unveiled his name on the memorial’s Medal of Honor recipient wall during a ceremony Aug. 24, 2018, in Arlington, Virginia.
Aug. 23, 2018
Tech. Sgt. John Chapman inducted into Hall of Heroes at Pentagon

Nearly two decades after the gallant actions that cost him his life and earned him the nation's highest military award, Chapman’s name was unveiled by his widow, Valerie Nessel, Secretary of the Air Force Heather A. Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the
Aug. 22, 2018
Medal of Honor presented to Tech Sgt John Chapman’s family

On what would have been their 26th wedding anniversary, Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s widow, Valerie Nessel, accepted his Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump during a ceremony at the White House Aug. 22.
Aug. 10, 2018
SecAF visits F.E. Warren

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited with Airmen at the 90th Missile Wing and 20th Air Force, Aug. 7 through 8 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.
Aug. 10, 2018
Air Force promotes pilot diversity with ACE Flight Program

The inaugural class of the U.S. Air Force’s Aviation, Character and Education Flight Program recently graduated the three-week pilot training camp August 4.
Aug. 10, 2018
Revitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progress

The task force conducted an Air Force-wide review, driven by Airmen in the field, to promote best practices and identify improvements. Consisting of Total Force Airmen from diverse backgrounds, they reviewed survey data and gathered inputs from across the Air Force through on-line crowd sourcing and
Aug. 8, 2018
Air Force seeks nominations for SecAF Prestigious STEM PhD Program

As part of a continuous effort to develop exceptional leaders in a highly technical environment, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson is introducing the Secretary of the Air Force Prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Ph.D. Program for the service’s most highly qualified active
Aug. 6, 2018
Flying training reimagined as first PTN class graduates

The Air Force’s pilot training landscape took a significant step forward in reimagining how Airmen learn to fly as 13 students from the first iteration of Pilot Training Next pinned on their silver wings in a ceremony Aug. 3, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Austin, Texas.
July 27, 2018
Airman posthumously receives Medal of Honor

The White House announced July 27, 2018, that Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Aug. 22, for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in March 2002.
July 27, 2018
Airman to be awarded Medal of Honor

President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Medal of Honor to the family of a fallen U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controller at a ceremony Aug. 22 for his extraordinary heroism in March 2002 while deployed to Afghanistan.
July 27, 2018
SECAF visits Scott AFB mobility Airmen

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited with mobility Airman at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 19-20, 2018.
July 25, 2018
Air Force establishing new office aimed at driving down maintenance costs

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the establishment of the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office today.
July 20, 2018
SecAF Wilson returns to RAF Mildenhall, discusses innovation, strategy

When then 2nd Lt. Heather Wilson joined the Air Force in 1985, her very first assignment was to the 3rd Air Force at RAF Mildenhall. Now, Secretary of the Air Force Wilson returned to RAF Mildenhall July 12, to learn about the new innovations the Airmen have since created, and to speak about the
July 19, 2018
Air Force formalizes Air Force One replacement deal with contract to Boeing

The U.S. Air Force awarded a contract to The Boeing Company to design, modify, test, certify and deliver two presidential, mission-ready aircraft by 2024.This contract action formalizes President Trump’s agreement reached with Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president, and CEO, Feb. 20, 2018.
July 18, 2018
24th Air Force joins Air Combat Command, welcomes new commander

Twenty Fourth Air Force was reassigned to a new major command and welcomed a new commander during a ceremony, July 17, 2018.
July 17, 2018
CSAF strengthens Air Force ties in Italy

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited several air bases across Italy July 5-9, 2018, where he met with military and political leaders to strengthen international partnerships.
July 10, 2018
SecAF, DoD, industry leaders share stage at 2018 AFITC

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and the service’s new assistant secretary for acquisitions, technology and logistics, Dr. Will Roper, are two of the military keynote speakers sharing the stage with industry leaders at this year’s Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Conference.
July 2, 2018
SecAF Wilson talks Air Force innovation across JBSA, Austin

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited AFWERX-Austin, Pilot Training Next and Joint Base San Antonio June 27-29 to see firsthand the focus Airmen in the area are placing on improving readiness, cost-effective modernization and developing exceptional leaders.
June 20, 2018
Vietnam Fighter Pilot Finally Comes Home

Maj. James Blair White went missing in Southeast Asia on Nov. 24, 1969. He was finally laid to rest at West Point alongside of his mother, father and brother, June 19, 2018.
June 18, 2018
Eagle Vision program highlights International and Total Force partnership

Eagle Vision, a collection of deployable satellite downlink stations that process commercial satellite imagery in near-real time, has enabled Air Force Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts for nearly three decades.
June 11, 2018
Sun sets on Air Force Academy-hosted 2018 Warrior Games

As the sun sets behind the Colorado Springs mountaintops, the flame lit ceremoniously a week earlier to signify the official start of the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games is extinguished, bringing to close the eighth annual iteration of the Games on June 9.
June 8, 2018
Air Force implements new parental leave policy, secondary caregivers given 21 days

In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child.
June 7, 2018
Air Force transfers cyber responsibility to ACC

Air Force officials announced the service’s cyber responsibilities will realign to Air Combat Command from Air Force Space Command.
June 6, 2018
Around the Air Force: June 6

On this look around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein speaks at the 2018 Warrior Games Opening Ceremony and Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks on the importance of the State Partnership Program, strengthening international alliances. Hosted by Senior
May 29, 2018
Air Force strengthens partnerships through International Enlisted Engagements Program

The Air Force educates and trains more than 11,800 international partner air force members each year. Historically, enlisted airmen have made up a relatively small subset of this total. But the U.S. Air Force believes there is an opportunity to apply the world-class skills and expertise of the
May 23, 2018
Retired Air Force rated officers welcomed back on active duty

Retired Air Force rated officers with Air Force Specialty Codes 11X-pilot, 12X-combat systems officer or 13B-air battle manager are encouraged to apply for the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program to help alleviate manning shortages within the Air Force rated community.
May 22, 2018
AFPC launches database for special trophies, awards information

As the Air Force continues to streamline guidance and target improvements that impact Total Force Airmen in the squadrons, the Air Force’s Personnel Center has implemented an initiative placing all special trophies and award descriptions and eligibility information into a single location for maximum
May 17, 2018
Air University hosts 65th National Security Forum

Air University’s Air War College opened its doors to more than 100 community leaders, representing 39 different states, from May 8-10, 2018, to help solidify bridges and relationships between the military and the civilian sectors through the annual National Security Forum, hosted and sponsored by
May 16, 2018
Air Force Cyber Mission Force teams reach ‘full operational capability’

Air Forces Cyber announced today all Air Force Cyber Mission Force teams achieved full operational capability May 11, 2018.
May 14, 2018
Air Force transitions to a single combat uniform

Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by the Army and Airmen in combat zones and in certain jobs across the Air Force.
May 8, 2018
Air Force directs one-day operational safety review

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein directed all Air Force wings with flying and maintenance functions to execute a one-day operational safety review by May 21, 2018.
May 7, 2018
Second phase of Light Attack Experiment underway

Flying began today for the Air Force’s second phase of the Light Attack Experiment at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
May 2, 2018
Air Force selects locations for B-21 aircraft

The Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider will replace B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit aircraft at three existing bomber bases beginning in themid-2020s.
April 30, 2018
Around the Air Force: April 30

On this look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee for the 2019 Fiscal Budget, the 911thAirlift Wing switches to C-17s, humanitarian cargo is delivered to Guatemala, and Guard and Reserve Airmen train for wildfire
April 26, 2018
Air Force courts tech startups

An idea that sprang from the minds of four captains at Squadron Officer School led to 10 startup companies pitching their ideas to Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, April 20, 2018 in Boston.
April 26, 2018
AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15

Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance
April 20, 2018
Joint Force Space Component commander staff to move to Schriever AFB

Air Force officials announced Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, as the preferred location for the Joint Force Space Component staff.

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