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May 6, 2022Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released
        Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career. 

    May 6, 2022Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance
        As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides. 

    May 5, 2022Calvelli swears in as Department of the Air Force space acquisition and integration lead
        Frank Calvelli was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration during a Pentagon ceremony May 5, following his confirmation to the role by the U.S. Senate, April 28. 

    May 4, 2022Jones swears in as Department of the Air Force financial management and comptroller lead
        Kristyn E. Jones was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller May 4, and will be responsible for managing a nearly $200 billion budget to modernize the Air and Space Forces. 

    May 4, 2022DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day
        May 6, the Friday before Mother’s Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform. 

    April 29, 2022Records portal marks first anniversary with faster turnaround times, streamlined customer service
        The Air Force Review Boards Agency marks its electronic records portal's first anniversary by noting faster response times and streamlined customer service. 

    April 27, 2022SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
        In conjunction with the proclamation, he also announced a new provision to the Department’s leave policy that enables sexual assault survivors to take up to 30 days of non-chargeable leave as they seek resources to support their recovery. 

    April 27, 2022Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China. 

    April 26, 2022DAF COVID-19 Statistics - April 2022
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    April 22, 2022DoD announces 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners
        Since 1962, installations across the Department of Defense have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies that successfully support mission readiness. 

    April 22, 2022DAF recognizes Holocaust Days of Remembrance by connecting the past to future operations
        The Department of the Air Force hosted a discussion April 19, featuring U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) Laurence Bazer and retired U.S. Navy Chaplain (Capt.) Irving Elson on the theme of “Past Reflections for an Inclusive Future.” 

    April 22, 2022Earth Day: Taking action today, assuring the mission of tomorrow
        As a steward of almost 9 million acres encompassing forests, prairies, deserts, wetlands, and coastal habitats, the Department of the Air Force recognizes the importance of protecting and sustaining the natural environment. 

    April 22, 2022The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development
        The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen ... today. 

    April 20, 2022Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future
        In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition. 

    April 19, 2022DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey
        The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences. 

    April 6, 2022Air Force awards B-21 Raider advance procurement to support acquisition of long lead items for production
        Advance procurement funds will directly support the acquisition of long lead items necessary to build the first lot of production B-21 aircraft. 

    April 6, 2022Air Force announces FY22 Aviation Bonus
        This year’s AvB program builds upon previous years’ offers to decisively shape and retain the rated force by providing specific eligible pilots, RPA pilots, air battle managers and combat systems officers with monetary incentives in exchange for active-duty service commitments. 

    April 5, 2022Kendall highlights space’s importance, need to ‘transform’ operations and thinking for the domain
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talks space during his keynote address at the 37th Space Symposium. 

    April 5, 2022Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad. 

    April 4, 2022Department of the Air Force announces candidate locations for STARCOM HQ, Deltas
        The Department of the Air Force selected six candidate locations for U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters. 

    March 31, 2022DAF recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility
        President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation in 2021, officially recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility as an international awareness day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender nonconforming people. 

    March 29, 2022DAF COVID-19 Statistics - March 2022
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    March 28, 2022Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization
        While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets. 

    March 28, 2022Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1, reduces service obligation
        The first CY22 Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1 for eligible Airmen and Guardians interested in a one to three year temporary break from active duty to meet personal or professional needs outside the service. 

    March 24, 2022Brigadier General Adams receives the President’s Volunteer Lifetime Award
        Brig. Gen. Adams earned the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to those who have completed more than 4,000 hours of community service, for his work championing STEM and cybersecurity in the youth community. 

    March 18, 2022Beshar swears in as Department of the Air Force general counsel
        Peter J. Beshar was sworn in as the General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force during a Pentagon ceremony March 18, following his confirmation to the role by the U.S. Senate, March 10. 

    March 18, 2022Kendall provides Logistics Officer Association keynote, underscores importance of logistics in executing ‘Seven Operational Imperatives’
        During his remarks, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall stressed the importance of logistics both in general and as it pertains to his seven operational imperatives and achieving operational success. 

    March 16, 2022Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Switzerland
        Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Switzerland March 12-15. The scheduled visit highlighted the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to the U.S.-Switzerland bilateral defense partnership and regional security in Europe. 

    March 16, 2022Sandell sworn in as DAF Scientific Advisory Board Chair
        Dr. Sandell's appointment was the culmination of a 13-month effort to restart SAB operations after a Department of Defense review. 

    March 13, 2022CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen
        The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military. 

    March 11, 2022Breaking barriers: 2nd DAF Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium focuses on change
        The Women’s Initiative Team and the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the second annual Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10. 

    March 8, 2022Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth
        Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate. 

    March 4, 2022‘Project Arcwater’ reigns as 2022 Spark Tank winner
        “Project Arcwater,” is a simple, green, expedited way to save energy and provide drinking water by using solar fabric and environmental water harvesting in an agile combat employment. 

    March 3, 2022Brown, Raymond highlight strengths, ‘intertwined’ nature of their separate services
        The senior leaders hosted a "fireside chat" discussing how the Air and Space Forces are designed to work seamlessly and side-by-side to enhance the capabilities of each in protecting the nation’s security and interests. 

    March 1, 2022DAF COVID-19 Statistics - March 1, 2022
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    Feb. 22, 2022DAF COVID-19 Statistics - February 2022
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    Feb. 20, 2022Military Service Award recipients named at 2022 BEYA STEM conference
        The latest Department of the Air Force Military Service Award recipients were named during the 2022 Black Engineer of the Year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 18, 2022. 

    Feb. 18, 2022Brown modifies Action Orders to lock in gains, accelerate change
        Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., has issued modifications to the “Action Orders” driving Accelerate Change or Lose. 

    Feb. 18, 2022Honorable Jones: Inclusive leadership is just leadership
        The Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a virtual event Feb. 16 to highlight the operational need for diverse teams led by inclusive leaders, in order to address the challenges of the modern operational environment. 

    Feb. 17, 2022‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101
        Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber." 

    Feb. 17, 2022Air Force to phase out 13O career field, strengthen all Airmen joint capabilities
        The Air Force continues to evolve its professional education and force structure to ensure all Airmen can apply operational concepts and contribute to Joint All-Domain Operations, versus limiting it to one core AFSC. 

    Feb. 17, 2022Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022
        Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. 

    Feb. 7, 2022Hunter swears in as Air Force acquisition lead
        Hunter, a former senior executive in the Department of Defense, was most recently a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies focused on emerging technologies, defense trade, the defense acquisition system and industrial policy. 

    Feb. 3, 2022BRAVO 0 hackathon proves Air Force can develop weapons capabilities in under one week
        The Air Force concluded its first department-wide, secret classification innovation hackathon following six days of operations with more than 100 hackers, engineers, scientists and other supporting staff. 

    Jan. 31, 2022DAF COVID-19 Statistics - January 2022
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    Jan. 27, 2022DAF announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists
        As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities. 

    Jan. 25, 2022Invisible Wounds Initiative helps build a supportive culture for Airmen, Guardians, and families through focused leadership
        The Command Team Campaign is a communications effort to increase knowledge and enable command teams to build connectedness, trust, and openness to tough conversations about cognitive, emotional, or behavioral conditions associated with trauma or adverse life events. 

    Jan. 24, 2022March ARB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus
        The Department of the Air Force selected March Air Reserve Base, California, as the preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. 

    Jan. 24, 2022Air Force Heritage Flight flyover scheduled to support Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
        Five aircraft representing the Air Force’s 75 years as a service will conduct a first-of-its-kind flyover during the national anthem performance at Super Bowl LVI, Feb. 13, over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. 

    Jan. 24, 2022Department of the Air Force WAGGI survey release
        The ‘Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information’ survey provides department leaders and communication professionals with insights on how to provide Airmen and Guardians with relevant information through multiple internal and external sources. 

    Jan. 20, 2022DAF stresses importance of mentoring during National Mentoring Month
        Mentoring is a relationship in which a more experienced person shares their knowledge and skills with a person with less experience in an effort to help them grow, develop and gain new perspectives. Often this relationship is between a senior and a junior member. 

    Jan. 19, 2022Kendall Outlines ‘Operational Imperatives,’ Choices During Think Tank Appearance
        Kendall offered the assessment during a 45-minute “virtual fireside chat” sponsored by the Center for a New American Security or CNAS, a Washington-based think tank that is influential on questions of national security and defense policy. 

    Jan. 12, 2022Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved
        Air Force and Space Force senior leaders addressed Continuing Resolution impacts on service readiness and modernization in an effort to seek approval on a new spending plan. 

    Jan. 12, 2022Air Force unveils action plan to ‘Develop tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen’
        Air Force officials announced the implementation of the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan. 

    Jan. 7, 2022DAF to launch myEval in 2022
        Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians. 

    Jan. 5, 2022Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change
        Beginning with the 2022 developmental education designation process, the Air Force will transition away from the Definitely Attend (DA) program that began in 2017. 

    Jan. 2, 2022With 2022’s arrival, U.S. Air Force gears up to commemorate its 75th anniversary
        Seventy-five years after the Air Force’s birth on Sept. 18, 1947, the spirit of innovation that has driven the service was on display when a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, located at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, roared over the Tournament of Roses Parade and one of the most prestigious 

    Dec. 31, 2021DAF COVID-19 Statistics - December 2021
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    Dec. 30, 2021DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster
        “We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz 

    Dec. 22, 2021DAF processes religious accommodations requests
        Each request is individually reviewed by Religious Resolution Teams at the wing, garrison, major command and field command levels, which are made up of chaplains, medical providers, judge advocates, and other subject matter experts. 

    Dec. 21, 2021MacDill AFB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus
        The Department of the Air Force selected MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the next active duty KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, Dec. 21. 

    Dec. 21, 2021Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates
        This proactive measure will allow Airmen and Guardians to have, at minimum, one full set of service dress while Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support works with the manufacturer to restore full production. 

    Dec. 20, 2021Signature block pronouns now allowed for Airmen, Guardians
        The LGBTQ Initiatives Team, or LIT, a part of the Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, advocated for the change to include pronouns in the signature block's for Airmen and Guardians, one of the latest initiatives the DAF undertook to address barriers to service and promote a 

    Dec. 17, 2021CSAF Spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative
        The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices. 

    Dec. 15, 2021WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles
        Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination. 

    Dec. 13, 2021Introducing BRAVO: A hackathon series for Air Force, industry
        A hackathon is an innovation event commonly employed by security communities and technology companies, in which teams self-form and develop working prototypes urgently in response to challenges often accompanied with data. 

    Dec. 8, 2021Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy
        The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied. 

    Dec. 7, 2021Department of the Air Force announces 2021 Presidential Rank Award recipients
        Selected by the President of the United States, Presidential Rank Awards are presented to a small cadre of civilian senior executives in recognition for their long-term accomplishments in providing exceptional service to the American people. 

    Dec. 6, 2021Effective March 31, 2022 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback
        Effective March 31, 2022, the 10 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback for all Airmen, enlisted and officer, across all ranks. The ALQs will also form the basis for the new officer and enlisted evaluation systems projected for release later in 2022. 

    Dec. 3, 2021Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate
        This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. 

    Nov. 29, 2021DAF COVID-19 Statistics - November 2021
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    Nov. 16, 2021DAF completes 4th Annual Financial Statement Audit, demonstrates significant audit progress
        While the Independent Public Accountant issued a “Disclaimer of Opinion” again for fiscal year 2021, significant progress was made to move closer toward a clean audit opinion. 

    Nov. 12, 2021Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts
        After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations. 

    Nov. 9, 2021Department of the Air Force releases findings on Interpersonal Violence survey
        After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they 

    Nov. 9, 2021Department of the Air Force releases addendum to Disparity Review
        The DAF IG Disparity Review Addendum follows the DAF’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review, which addressed disparities impacting Black Airmen and Guardians, and the Sept. 2021 Disparity Review, which addressed disparities based on gender and among other racial and ethnic groups not covered by the RDR. 

    Nov. 3, 2021Department of the Air Force nears 97% AD vaccination rate
        Nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

    Oct. 29, 2021US Air Force awards F-15EX engine contract
        The United States Air Force awarded a $1,579,662,187 contract to General Electric, GE Edison Works, Cincinnati, Oct. 29, for the purchase of 29 engines — installs and spares — in support of the production of 12 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. 

    Oct. 26, 2021DAF COVID-19 Statistics - October 2021
        Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel. 

    Oct. 20, 2021DAF 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. 19, 2021Kendall calls for ‘technically and operationally innovative approaches’ to meet logistics challenges
        Kendall’s keynote remarks to the National Defense Transportation Association and the U.S. Transportation Command’s Fall Meeting offered in unvarnished terms the challenges facing the United States posed by China and what the U.S. must do to best maintain global stability. 

    Oct. 1, 2021Air Force to launch official website redesign, temporarily pause new content for updates
        To enable required updates, officials said the service will not release new content on AF.mil Oct. 1 – Oct. 6, while the Air Force migrates to a redesigned, mobile-ready website. 

    Sept. 24, 2021DAF awards Rolls-Royce B-52H engine contract
        The competitive single award contract provides for 608 military derivative commercial engines, plus spare engines, associated support equipment and commercial engineering data, to include sustainment activities, to be used on the B-52H bomber fleet. 

    Sept. 20, 2021Air Force under secretary commemorates 10th anniversary of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal
        Jones joined panels of fellow LGBTQ+ community members, veterans and ranking civilian leaders in the U.S. government to celebrate the progress made since the cancellation of DADT Sept. 20, 2011. After being confirmed as the Air Force’s under secretary in July 2021, she has worked to further 

    Sept. 20, 2021Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China, other threats
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented his State of the Forces address during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 20. 

    Sept. 17, 2021Department of the Air Force leaders discuss second disparity review during virtual town hall
        The second Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review focused on gender and ethnicity, and included additional racial groups (Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders). 

    Sept. 9, 2021Department 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. 3, 2021DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption. 

    Aug. 26, 2021DAF Joint Statement on Afghanistan Airport attack
        On behalf of the entire Department of the Air Force, our heartfelt sympathies go to the loved ones of the brave American service members killed and wounded in today’s terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. Our hearts are heavy for their sacrifice as they endeavored to bring hope to thousands seeking a 

    Aug. 24, 2021Kendall, 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. 10, 2021Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes
        New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board. 

    Aug. 6, 2021Brown says China’s challenge must be met with speed, focus and commitment
        Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. told an influential audience Aug. 6 at the National Press Club that the Air Force and the nation must respond with speed, focus and commitment to China’s emergence and other global security threats just as it did 20 years ago following the 9/11 attack. 

    July 28, 2021Kendall 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.1

        


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