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Aug. 16, 2023
DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates

The DAF opened a public comment period regarding updates to the background and methodology for SoMF scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases.
Jan. 18, 2022
Counselors urge service members to review SBP before retirement

Although some may not be aware of it, automatic Survivor Benefit Plan spouse coverage became effective Sept. 10, 2001, under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002.
Sept. 7, 2021
Family member travel screenings now automated for Airmen, Guardians

As of Aug. 30, Department of the Air Force members with dependents selected for an assignment will receive an email and a myVector notification to complete the mandatory screening questionnaire electronically; paper copies of the AF Form 4380, Air Force Special Needs Screener, are no longer
Aug. 12, 2020
New Medical Provider Trends Dashboard Available for Members

Airmen and Space Professionals relocating on a permanent change of station with dependents are now able to access a Medical Provider Trends Dashboard that provides historical medical services information at Department of the Air Force installations.“The dashboard provides two years of historical
Feb. 29, 2020
Patriot Express to begin routine flights to and from Guam

The Patriot Express, also known as the “Rotator” or “Cat B flight”, is a Department of Defense contracted commercial charter flight which provides international support to travelers on official duty and their families.
Feb. 27, 2020
New Mexico aids military families with reciprocity bill; Air Force, Space Force leaders applaud effort

The new law speeds the process of obtaining occupational licenses for military dependents arriving in New Mexico, and virtually eliminates the cost. Military leaders at the state’s four major military installations had sought to relieve the burden and red tape associated with transferring
June 14, 2019
Around the Air Force: Flight Equipment / F-35A Integration / GI Bill Transferability

On today's look around the Air Force, Air Force flight equipment is being redesigned for female aviators, and for the first time, U.S. Air Force F-35As integrated operationally with Italian Air Force F-35As, making use of one of its main technological design features of interoperability. Also,
May 11, 2019
Changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers effective July 2019

The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The request to transfer unused GI Bill benefits to eligible dependents must be completed while serving as an active member of the Armed Forces.
Aug. 13, 2018
AFAS to award more than $6 million in annual grants, scholarships

The Air Force Aid Society will award more than $6 million in Gen. Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.
Dec. 8, 2016
Scholarships for military children to open Dec. 13

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2017-18 school year will begin Dec. 13.
April 27, 2016
Separated from family, students chalk up their emotions

Azmeralda Poole pushes the chalk down on the ground and draws two dots inside a circle, cracking a grin as she sketches a smiling face. She points to her creation as she looks up at Nicole Flores, her Vogelweh Elementary School counselor.
April 11, 2016
Get your purple on to recognize military children

April 15 is Purple Up! day, a time for Americans to show their support for military families. Department of Defense Education Activity schools will celebrate the event April 20 because of spring recess.
April 1, 2016
Families ordered to leave Turkey arriving in US

Military dependents and pets began arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport, Maryland, March 31 following an ordered departure of Defense Department dependents due to security concerns in some areas of Turkey. Dependents arriving at BWI were flown on Air Mobility Command’s C-17
Feb. 20, 2015
Air Force agents prevent online exploitation of children

Child sex crimes are not unique to any particular base but are a perpetual problem across the Air Force and society. Online exploitation of children continues to be a problem and is routinely investigated by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). As part of this effort, AFOSI field

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