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April 27, 2022Emerald Warrior 22 prepares air commandos for strategic competition
        Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting the 15th annual Emerald Warrior exercise at multiple locations across the Southeast U.S. 

    April 26, 2022AFRL altitude chambers hit rare 50,000-foot mark for manned research
        There’s only one place to find them in all the Department of Defense, and that’s at the Air Force Research Laboratory. 

    April 25, 2022AF crowns Readiness Challenge VIII winners, plans FOC event in 2023
        Following a more than 20-year competition hiatus, the Air Force civil engineer community crowned winners of the Air Force Civil Engineer Readiness Challenge April 22. 

    April 18, 2022Spark Tank idea comes to life through AFRL engineers
        Two 711th Human Performance Wing teams created a prototype of a more efficient workstation for clinicians to use in austere environments to significantly improve patient care. 

    April 18, 2022Robot dog reports for duty
        The Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle is a semi-autonomous robot programmed to minimize human exposure to danger by using its unique capabilities, including its sensor package, to create a notable advantage for base security. 

    April 18, 2022ACC begins fielding tools to analyze, protect base EMS
        Electromagnetic radiation is constantly traveling at the speed of light with most of it being invisible to the naked eye. Now, with the use of new spectrum monitoring tools, Air Combat Command can track EM radiation from sources like radio and aircraft communication. 

    April 16, 2022Air Force fields new rifle to Airmen
        The SDMR will replace legacy M24 Sniper Weapon Systems for security forces defenders performing base defense operations in-garrison and in contingency support. 

    April 15, 2022920th Rescue Wing develops enhanced combat rescue structure
        After two years of assessment and validation, the 920th Rescue Wing developed an enhanced Personnel Recovery Task Force structure which distributes forces in light, medium and heavy configurations able to maneuver and sustain organically throughout operating environments. 

    April 15, 20222022 AFGSC Women’s Leadership Symposium promotes authenticity
        The symposium’s mission, to promote a community of inclusion across Air Force Global Strike Command enabling all personnel to lead as their authentic selves, allowed for guest speakers, both military and civilian, to speak about authenticity. 

    April 13, 2022Exercise Agile Tiger: Integrated deterrence in the heartland of America
        The exercise enhanced participants’ ability to communicate, collaborate and operate together, ensuring unity of effort across the joint force. 

    April 12, 2022Welcome to the jungle: Special warfare Airmen acclimate to Indo-Pacific environment
        The 38th Rescue Squadron’s Blue Team traveled to Hawaii to conduct jungle warfare training, March 26 - April 10. 

    April 12, 2022SAPR restricted reporting policies increase victim protections
        April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and with it comes updates to restricted reporting policies and protections available to victims. 

    April 11, 2022Air Force clarifies policies for pregnant aircrew
        These changes, implemented in 2019, represent data-driven policy adjustments, to include pushing some authorities down to the lowest level possible. 

    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 2, 2022US B-52s bring region together through Middle East presence patrol
        The non-stop B-52 Stratofortress and F-22 Raptors presence patrol mission included fighter escorts from the Royal Air Force and regional partner nations, enhancing regional stability and security through a show of combined strength and capability. 

    March 30, 2022965th AACS brings future to AWACS with DRAGON mod at Red Flag
        The 965th AACS is one of 14 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-2. The exercise provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness, by providing aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat 

    March 29, 2022Eielson AFB exercises readiness, capability
        Airmen and aircraft from Eielson Air Force Base participated in an exercise designed to hone readiness capabilities in response to potential real-world contingencies. 

    March 24, 2022B-2 conducts mission in Indo-Pacific, integrates with US, Royal Australian Air Force fighters
        The U.S. and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities. The alliance is an anchor for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. 

    March 9, 2022USTRANSCOM patient movement exercise strengthens aeromedical skills, partnerships
        U.S. Transportation Command conducted Exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23-March 8, which is designed to test the ability of USTRANSCOM to move large numbers of medical patients by air from overseas locations to treatment centers in the U.S. 

    March 5, 2022RED HORSE restructures to elevate deployment capabilities
        RED HORSE stands for Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, Engineer. They are self-sufficient and mobile squadrons capable of rapid response and independent operations in remote environments worldwide. 

    Feb. 27, 2022Air Force medics continue deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities
        At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 1,000 U.S. Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard medics are serving in civilian hospitals, care facilities, and other public institutions. 

    Feb. 26, 2022Air Force Operational Energy has breakthrough year
        The year 2021 proved to be a pivotal one for Air Force Operational Energy as programs received unprecedented support – enabling many long-hoped-for initiatives to get the greenlight and progress to the next stage of development. 

    Feb. 24, 2022AF Academy’s 2022 National Character and Leadership Symposium focuses on human dignity, respect
        The Air Force Academy’s National Character and Leadership Symposium brings scholars, military and academic leaders, corporate executives and athletes together to discuss honorable living and leadership. 

    Feb. 24, 2022AF Competency Modeling Handbook provides Airmen with roadmap to become future-ready, critically thinking warfighters
        The Air Force Handbook 36-2647 includes a validated competency-modeling framework that is scalable, reliable, and repeatable to assist career fields in developing their occupational competency models. 

    Feb. 22, 2022Air Force partners with NYU for mental health technician toolkit
        Improving access to mental health care continues to be a top priority, and one way the Air Force is doing that is through Integrated Operational Support. 

    Feb. 17, 2022AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work
        With remote options, this type of federal employment can be key to allowing military spouses to advance their careers even amidst ongoing military relocations. 

    Feb. 16, 2022LEAP scholars equipped with skills that cannot be 'just-in-time' trained
        Through the Language Enabled Airman Program, more than 3,410 Airmen and Guardians, across 93 strategic languages, are equipped with the resources, training and tools for utilization at a moment’s notice with skills that cannot be “just-in-time” trained. 

    Feb. 15, 2022AETC publishes first competency-based civilian Learning Professionals career series education and training plan
        This effort leads the way for the Department of Air Force to establish the foundation for integrating competencies into an education and training plans in the future. 

    Feb. 14, 20221st Fighter Wing deploys to United Arab Emirates
        Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, the mission will be to assist the UAE, one of the United States’ long-standing strategic partners, amid a series of recent attacks. 

    Feb. 12, 2022Legion Pod reaches IOC
        The Legion Pod is a sensor that uses the infrared spectrum to help pilots to track and engage enemy aircraft in environments where traditional radar technology is denied. 

    Feb. 10, 2022ACE Symposium reaps lessons learned, best practices from warfighters
        Operational planning experts and weapon systems operators from across the Air Force met at Air University Feb. 1-3, 2022, for the first Agile Combat Employment Symposium, hosted by the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education. 

    Feb. 10, 2022SparkX Cell accelerates change for JBA dental clinic
        SparkX Cell's Innovation and Idea Center and personnel at Joint Base Andrews teamed up to enhance installation readiness and resilience while accomplishing the mission. 

    Feb. 5, 2022388th OSS providing combat intelligence for Red Flag’s joint force
        As part of the 388th Fighter Wing’s ‘lead wing’ role at Red Flag, Airmen from the 388th Operations Support Squadron’s Intelligence Flight are scoping out the Red Air adversary. 

    Feb. 5, 2022Air University overhauls curriculum to focus on international competitors
        The overhaul significantly increases classroom instruction covering the nation’s competitors, specifically China and Russia, at all levels of PME and in many of its other programs and courses. 

    Jan. 31, 2022Eagle II fires first missile during live-fire event
        The 40th Flight Test Squadron aircrew and aircraft fired the weapon pursuing a BQM-167 aerial target drone as part of the 53rd Wing’s Combat Archer, an air-to-air weapons system evaluation program. 

    Jan. 30, 2022347 RQS tests new vehicle drop for Lead Wing
        Rescue squadrons team up to airdrop their newest tactical vehicle while honing their Lead-Wing capabilities. 

    Jan. 27, 2022TACPs perform C2 ops near Arctic Ocean
        The exercise was designed to test the capabilities and limitations of current TACP training and equipment in an austere Arctic environment. 

    Jan. 26, 2022Bilateral exercise Southern Beach reinforces USAF, JASDF alliance in the new year
        Participants conducted exercise Southern Beach planning virtually in order to integrate effectively and safely during the operation. 

    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. 23, 2022DAF awards Malmstrom AFB council as 2021 D&I Team of the Year
        Diversity means having a variety of people who are different from one another, but equity and inclusion means those differences are accounted for, embraced and even celebrated. 

    Jan. 20, 2022Air Combat Command names Lead Wings
        The commander of Air Combat Command has designated five units as Lead Wings as part of the combat air force’s transition to the service’s new force generation model. 

    Jan. 19, 2022Agile Patriot grows AFMC leaders of tomorrow
        Air Force Materiel Command held its 2021 Agile Patriot professional development conference, Jan. 10-13, providing both mid-tier military and civilian Airmen with the tools and training to be successful leaders in the future. Airmen attended virtually via Microsoft Teams. 

    Jan. 19, 2022Aerial Networks Summit provides roadmaps for JADC2, ABMS
        The Aerial Networks Division hosted general officers and members of the senior executive service for a summit aimed at developing aerial networking roadmaps to meet Advanced Battle Management System and Joint All-Domain Command and Control objectives. 

    Jan. 19, 2022CSAF addresses warfighters during WEPTAC 2022 at Nellis AFB
        WEPTAC brings together hundreds of warfighters from joint and allied combat air forces to discuss current issues and to develop solutions for the joint employment of forces. 

    Jan. 18, 2022Civilian Development nomination window opens, eligibility expanded
        Civilian Airmen and Guardians can apply for up to four programs by submitting their application, resume and additional documents, when prompted, through MyVector. Applicants must self-nominate no later than Feb. 25. 

    Jan. 18, 2022Counselors 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. 

    Jan. 16, 2022ATAC provides recommendations for NAOC replacement
        ATAC Team 11, comprised of junior to mid-level civilian and military acquisition employees from across DAF, took up the challenge in August to provide recommendations for implementing digital acquisition methods for the Survivable Airborne Operations Center. 

    Jan. 13, 2022CMSAF visits Arctic Guardians of the 176th Wing
        Bass visited Total Force Airmen during her trip to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base and Point Barrow, Alaska. 

    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. 11, 2022AFMC town hall addresses vaccines, telework, enterprise readiness
        More than 200 questions were fielded during the live Air Force Materiel Command virtual town hall, with a large number focused on the current efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations. 

    Jan. 11, 2022AFIMSC prioritizes diversity, inclusion for EOD physical fitness test
        The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the postpartum health guidance revision efforts for the upcoming xplosive ordnance disposal Airmen-specific physical fitness test policy. 

    Jan. 11, 2022AATC participates in multi-service, multi-aircraft exercise Southern Lightning Strike
        The multi-service exercise tested units’ abilities to deploy with minimal personnel and equipment to austere locations while completing their mission. 

    Jan. 10, 2022Idaho ANG A-10, Marine F-35 pilots train together
        Fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and their pilots from the Idaho Air National Guard and the U.S. Marines, train for combat operations in the joint environment. 

    Jan. 9, 2022Modern logistics system aids, tracks Air Force inventory
        The Integrated Logistics System – Supply or ILS-S enables the Air Force to track inventory across the Total Force 

    Jan. 8, 2022US F-16s strengthen air policing mission with long-planned Poland deployment
        The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne maneuvers and work closely with Combined Air Operations Centre Uedem (CAOCUE) to enhance command and control procedures. 

    Jan. 7, 2022First Spanish-language SNCO course at IAAFA fills partner nation need
        The addition of the International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer course to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s catalogue makes IAAFA the only institution in the Air Force to offer all three levels of Enlisted Professional Military Education. 

    Jan. 6, 2022Edison Grants empower researchers in uniform
        Edison Grants provide Air Force and Space Force uniformed personnel a year of funding for novel research experiments. The Edison Grants answer one of the Air Force and Space Force Science and Technology Strategy’s objectives – to create a pipeline of technically-proficient Airmen – by encouraging 

    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. 5, 2022CMSAF Bass visits West Africa
        The U.S. has two cooperative security locations in Niger; Air Base 101, Niamey and Air Base 201, Agaedez. During her three-day visit, Bass met with U.S. Airmen and joint force mission partners to gain first-hand knowledge of how Airmen deter and defeat violent extremism in Sahel to enable a more 

    Jan. 2, 2022AFCLC launches new introduction to China, Russia courses with certificates on Culture Guide app
        The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently added Introduction to China and Introduction to Russia culture courses and a video library to its newly updated, free Culture Guide mobile app. 

    Jan. 1, 2022CSAF signs Agile Combat Employment doctrine note
        Working with experts across the service, the Curtis E. LeMay Center developed Air Force Doctrine Note 1-21, Agile Combat Employment, to serve as the foundation of ACE operational doctrine. It provides guidance for Airmen to rapidly innovate and generate discussion across the force to develop new 

    Dec. 31, 2021F-15C Eagle Weapons School ends at Nellis AFB
        The years of tradition came to an end Dec. 8, as the last cadre of students and instructors flew the final defensive counter air vulnerability for Weapons Instructor Course 21-B. 

    Dec. 30, 2021Air Force Medical Service Airmen discuss future of medicine at annual workshop
        Leaders across the Air Force Medical Service met virtually and in-person for an annual Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia to share ideas focused on recalibrating operational readiness. 

    Dec. 29, 2021Air Force supports US global health policy priorities of 2021
        As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats. 

    Dec. 28, 2021Cyber commandos offer unique capability for joint force
        In today's technology saturated world, the warfighter relies on cyber professionals like those at the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron to provide seamless communication and agile support in rapidly changing environments. 

    Dec. 28, 2021568th AMXS completes first year of depot production at new KC-46A campus
        The 568th AMXS is the first Federal Aviation Administration designated Military Repair Station, which authorizes maintenance of commercial derivative aircraft such as the Boeing 767-based KC-46A Pegasus. 

    Dec. 28, 2021Physician performs Air Force’s first airway stent procedure
        Maj. Derrell Nettlow, 81st Healthcare Operations Squadron pulmonary critical care physician, was called to perform the Air Force’s first airway stent procedure. 

    Dec. 18, 2021ACC concludes ACE C3 operations rehearsal
        The rehearsal focused on C3 operations, deployable technology, practicing ACE tactics, techniques and procedures, finding areas for improvement within the ACE C3 construct, and making necessary corrections. 

    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. 16, 2021Former Griffiss AFB wins national excellence award for site reuse
        The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized former Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, Dec. 8, as a 2021 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse winner. 

    Dec. 16, 2021New F-35 Lightning IIs join USAFE, RAF Lakenheath fleet for first time
        RAF Lakenheath was selected in 2015 to host the first U.S. F-35A squadrons in Europe based on very close ties with the RAF, existing infrastructure and combined training opportunities. 

    Dec. 15, 2021AFNORTH’s CAP takes flight to assist tornado recovery
        Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH)'s Civil Air Patrol aircrews are flying storm surveys to assist the National Weather Service and the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency in gauging the official intensities of the deadly tornadoes that ripped into the Midwest on Dec. 10. 

    Dec. 15, 2021Travis AFB Airman’s innovation saves Air Force $10M, potential to save more
        Airmen across the Air Force have been charged by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. to cut through the layers of bureaucracy and challenge the status quo to improve the Air Force’s decision-making timelines and processes. 

    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. 7, 2021Sword Athena drives change in maternity uniform accessibility
        Sword Athena is designed to identify, tackle and present solutions to female and family-centric barriers to readiness using crowd-sourced topics and a Mission Area Working Group model. In response to an outbrief with Air Combat Command commander, Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Sword Athena partnered with Army 

    Dec. 7, 2021CMSAF Bass returns to Ramstein AB
        On her way to becoming the 19th chief appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position in the service, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass had two five-year assignments at Ramstein AB, including her time as the 86th Operations Group superintendent. 

    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, 2021CMSAF Bass visits Ramstein AB, holds all-call
        Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 29–Dec. 1. 

    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. 

    Dec. 2, 2021Civil Air Patrol celebrates 80th anniversary
        Civil Air Patrol members throughout the United States and in overseas squadrons are celebrating the organization’s commitment to community service today — a commitment that began Dec. 1, 1941, and has continued for 80 years. 

    Dec. 2, 2021DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 21E9, 21S9, 22S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 9
        Department of the Air Force officials selected 505 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,775 eligible for a selection rate of 18.19% in the 21E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. 

    Dec. 1, 2021PACAF, partner nations deliver critical supplies during 70th annual Operation Christmas Drop
        Operation Christmas Drop is an annual U.S. Air Force tradition of packaging and delivering food, tools and clothing to more than 55 remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific, including the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. 

    Nov. 30, 2021Air Force Under Secretary visits Cape Cod air, space installations
        While at Otis ANGB, Jones was briefed by wing leadership on a variety of topics including the wing’s two intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, cyber engineering and installation mission, as well as the wing’s significant successes over the last year. 

    Nov. 29, 2021Air Force Under Secretary tours EADS
        Air Force Under Secretary Gina Ortiz Jones toured the Eastern Air Defense Sector operations floor and recognized Airmen for outstanding performance. 

    Nov. 29, 2021Air Force hosts Coalition Virtual Flag, premier coalition virtual air combat exercise
        Coalition Virtual Flag exercises led by the U.S. Air Force focus on major combat operations in a realistic theater against a near-peer threat in a dynamic training environment. 

    Nov. 24, 2021AFCEC leads beddown efforts for B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber
        The B-21 will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit to perform both conventional and nuclear missions alongside the B-52 Stratofortress. As the Air Force transitions to a two-bomber fleet, the strategy to beddown the new bomber has been to minimize operational impacts, maximize reuse 

    Nov. 23, 2021Update: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31
        Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, scheduled for March 20-25, 2022, and March 27-April 1, 2022, in Denton, Texas. 

    Nov. 23, 2021Checkered Flag 22-1 comes to a close at Tyndall AFB
        Checkered Flag, hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing, is one of the DoD’s largest air-to-air exercises. It serves to integrate fourth and fifth-generation aircraft to train and test enhanced mobility, pre-deployment qualifications, and rapid response employment capabilities of pilots and aircrew. 

    Nov. 22, 2021F-15Es take part in weapons evaluations, enhance readiness
        In this iteration of DCA NucWSEP, aircrew and maintenance professionals flew and loaded B61-3 and B61-4 Joint Test Assemblies, known as JTAs, on F-15Es provided by the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. 

    Nov. 21, 2021Multi-Domain Warfare Officer students dive deep into cyber global operations
        During this visit, the 13O students received briefings on the Air Forces Cyber mission and the role the 616th OC plays in supporting U.S. Cyber Command’s global operations. 

    Nov. 20, 2021Air Force Medical Service demonstrates reliable trifecta supporting patients, nation, world
        Whether working behind the glass barrier of the pharmacy, the private room of the mental health clinic, or in the lab, medics take care of the vital mission of keeping beneficiaries healthy and service members ready. However, there is much more Air Force medics do. 

    Nov. 19, 2021TOC: enhancing readiness one task at a time
        Leadership from the 35th Maintenance Group realized this mentality was not practical, since it causes stress on personnel and delays essential maintenance. This is where the Theory of Constraints (TOC) concept comes into play. 

    Nov. 17, 202134th SOS validates U-28 SOFORGEN, ACE concepts
        SOFORGEN replaces the current Air Expeditionary Force construct with a 20-month cycle, comprised of four, five-month phases of readiness. 

    Nov. 15, 2021Air Force builds strong tribal relationships with time, compassion, willingness to learn
        Supporting Air Force installations with effective and robust tribal engagement, and respecting the tribes’ ancestral ties and sovereignty, is a critical goal for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. 

    Nov. 13, 2021AFSFC initiatives modernize Total Force Defenders
        The Air Force Security Forces Center Logistics Directorate is modernizing and upgrading security forces members equipment ranging from individual requirements and equipment to deployable equipment, weapons management and ground munitions. 

    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. 10, 2021Beginning Nov. 11, ‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries
        A live social media 'after' show focused on reflecting on and discussing the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new docuseries ‘Basic’ is set to debut on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7:45 p.m. Central Standard Time. 

    Nov. 8, 2021CMSAF visits 301st FW, inspires Reserve Airmen
        Bass spoke on a variety of subjects including the reason why people who serve in the U.S. Air Force make it a great organization, ways to make an impact at the unit level and how foundationally important treating each other well is to healthy culture creation. 

    Nov. 5, 2021CMSAF visits Abilene leadership to address community support for military families
        Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass met with Abilene leadership to discuss military and community relations 

    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.1

        


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