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Nov. 14, 2023Department of the Air Force reimburses spouse-owned small business costs accrued during PCS, PCA
        The Department of the Air Force is now reimbursing service members up to $1,000 to re-establish spouse-owned small businesses during a permanent change of station or assignment on or after Dec. 23, 2022. 

    Sept. 18, 2023DAF launches coaching website
        At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach. 

    April 30, 2023New AF surgeon general program enhances support for EFMP families, Airmen, Guardians
        The Air Force surgeon general has made improving support for military children one of his priorities. 

    April 11, 2023Air Force Chief of Staff visits NY ANG
        CSAF and his spouse, Sharene Brown, hosted an all-call with the Airmen of the 105th Airlift Wing focusing on the importance of change, as well as a medial decoration and aircraft dedication. 

    March 31, 2023Stories of Service: Airman to Olympian
        A former Olympian now serves as an Airman to give back to the country that helped her fulfill her dreams. 

    March 30, 2023Air Force leadership center makes it easier for civilians to enroll in degree program
        The Air Force’s leadership development center has made it much easier for the service’s civilians to apply for its associate degree program. 

    March 7, 2023DAF Leaders discuss force retention, resilience at AFA panel
        Senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force spoke during a panel titled “Warfighting on the Homefront” at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium. 

    March 5, 2023AFSVC begins rollout of BMX stunt tour
        The Air Force Services Center will begin rolling out the first leg of a new free BMX stunt tour to five installations in the month of March with an expected expansion to additional installations as the schedule progresses. 

    Feb. 3, 2023Air University’s RTF promotes well-being for all service members
        Students from Air Command and Staff College and Air War College gathered to exchange perspectives on the keys to bolstering military resilience. 

    Sept. 1, 2022Global College of PME now taking new officer distance learning enrollments
        The distance learning programs have been closed for enrollments and graduations in support of the Air University-wide transition to the new Learner Environment Design-Student Information System. 

    Aug. 23, 2022Seymour Johnson Reserve philanthropist develops e-course to help others fly
        Her journey to become an Air Force pilot took years, and she flew all around the world to reach her goal, but Capt. Kristin Bodie took the things she has learned and developed an online course to help others find their path more easily. 

    Aug. 21, 2022Air Force ‘Celebrating Traditions’ with annual photo contest
        Two weeks remain to submit photos for this year's Department of the Air Force Photo Contest. 

    Aug. 18, 20222023 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium call for topics now open
        The theme of the 2023 event is, “Imagine – Create – Innovate,” with a focus on development of the community of knowledgeable and committed learning professionals. 

    Aug. 10, 2022Edwards AFB completes educational complex
        The Department of Defense celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Desert Junior Senior High School on Edwards Air Force Base, Aug. 9. 

    July 31, 2022AFIMSC Chaplain shares his ‘True North’ calling
        In an Air Force where there has been an increase in suicides in recent years, helping people find and appreciate their unique selves is a calling for Chaplain (Capt.) Portmann Werner and the service’s chaplain corps. 

    July 20, 2022Air Force releases technical sergeant/22E6 promotion cycle statistics
        Air Force officials have selected 5,430 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, out of 33,935 eligible, for a selection rate of 16% in the 22E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. 

    July 19, 2022National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline quick-dial option now live
        The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline is launching a new quick-dial option nationwide starting July 16. 

    July 7, 2022Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates
        The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted. 

    June 3, 2022Air Force Medical Service launches ‘Nutrition Kitchen’ series
        The Nutrition Kitchen’s goal is to inspire healthy meal choices by providing options for service members to make realistic changes to foods they are already eating, while also providing the opportunity to learn the science behind those choices and “level up” their nutrition knowledge. 

    May 16, 2022Rescue Babushka Luba; Travis Airman evacuates mother from Ukraine to US
        After the opposition to Ukraine turned its focus to Kyiv, an Airman from Travis Air Force Base’s David Grant Medical Center sprang into action to ensure her mother, Luba, would be safe and as far away from the fight as possible. On March 8, Luba reluctantly agreed to move out of Ukraine. 

    April 20, 2022Purple Up: Celebrating military children
        Students and their families are encouraged to wear purple, which shows support and signifies the unique sacrifices military children make alongside their families, both home and abroad. 

    April 13, 2022DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs
        Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility. 

    March 12, 2022Two-part DSD spring cycle kicks off March 16
        The cycle is the central selection process for U.S. Air Force Academy military trainers and noncommissioned academy Professional Military Education instructors. 

    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. 21, 2022Respite Care available for EFMP families
        The program provides active duty Air Force families with short-term, specialized childcare to reduce the stressors associated with caring for a child with exceptional needs. 

    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. 

    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. 6, 2022Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January
        Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. This relationship helps achieve mission success and motivates Airmen to achieve their goals. 

    Dec. 13, 2021AFW2 provides care, advocacy for AFGSC Airmen
        Among those who deployed, more than 52,000 U.S. service members were physically injured in recent military conflicts, and another 500,000 are living with invisible wounds ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder including 320,000 with brain trauma, according to the Wounded Warrior 

    Oct. 28, 2021‘Basic’ docuseries goes behind the scenes at USAF BMT beginning Oct. 28
        “Basic” presents the unique perspective of five enlistees from various parts of the country as they navigate the ups and downs of basic military training beginning in October 2019. 

    July 7, 2021Air Force makes more rights available for housing tenants
        The Department of Defense issued policy guidance in February 2021 on the implementation and timing of the remaining four provisions of the Tenant Bill of Rights, which expands protection measures for military families living in privatized housing. 

    July 1, 2021Air Force “What a Wonderful World” photo contest launches July 1
        The Air Force Photo Contest launched July 1, 2021. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs July 1 – 31, is “What a Wonderful World.” The contest highlights and celebrates the art of photography created by Airmen, Guardians and their families and is open to ages 6 and older in five separate 

    June 16, 2021myLearning digital platform expands courseware; announces new features
        Air Education and Training Command’s “myLearning” system is entering phase two of its rollout, adding new features scheduled to be available to Airmen and Guardians early this summer. 

    May 11, 2021A caregiver’s account of supporting his wife’s recovery from invisible wounds
        There are many roles a person will play in a lifetime. For military families, these roles often cross the threshold of personal and professional life. As an active-duty security forces training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Tech. Sgt. Justin Goad can list Airman, father, husband and 

    April 21, 2021Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center helps deliver quality child care facilities
        The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues its dedication to Airmen, Guardians and their families by partnering with Headquarters Air Force to deliver quality child care facilities across the enterprise. 

    April 7, 2021Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
        Department of the Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the recently completed 2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s privatized and government-owned housing portfolio and tenant experience. 

    March 31, 2021DAWN-ED advanced degree program now accepting applications for 2022 academic year
        DAWN-ED is a DAF-funded degree program that provides up to 15 eligible Airmen and Guardians an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate from a university of choice. 

    Jan. 13, 2021390th ECS Captain becomes first Airman to graduate from Navy Weapon School
        On Dec.11, 2020, Capt. Aaron “Brutus” Tindall, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron EA-18G Growler weapons officer, became the first Airman to graduate from the Navy Airborne Electronic Attack weapons school, making him a subject matter expert in Airborne Electronic Attack and the EA-18G. 

    Dec. 19, 2020Force generating military training leaders at Keesler AFB inspire future force
        Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command visited the 81st Training Group Dec. 8 and 9 to see Keesler Air Force Base military training leaders in action and to visit the MTL technical training school. 

    Dec. 18, 2020Air Force Foundational Competencies Podcast
        "The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. These podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen around the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields. 

    Dec. 8, 2020Annual DoD housing survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8
        The annual survey provides Air Force housing officials, installation leaders and project owners feedback to shape the evolution of improvements that advance the Air Force housing portfolio that is provided to service members and their families. 

    Nov. 23, 2020Competencies lay foundation for success
        A competency is a combination of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics that manifest in an observable and measurable pattern of behaviors. 

    Nov. 19, 2020Squadron Officer School new curriculum challenges students to ‘know themselves’ first
        The new “LEAD to Prevail” curriculum begins with Leadership Experiences and Attribute Development. As the first of three phases, it uses students’ introspective discovery of who they are as individuals and as leaders as the foundation for the rest of the course. 

    Nov. 18, 2020Maxwell AFB, Air University tackle public education head on, earn 2020 Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award
        The Military Child Education Coalition is a nonprofit global organization whose mission is to ensure quality education opportunities for military connected children. 

    Nov. 9, 2020App for military resources available to service members, families
        The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, Military Community Support Programs associate director. The app makes it more convenient when users are away from their computers and are 

    Sept. 29, 2020Department of the Air Force releases new military tuition assistance approach for FY21
        Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1. 

    Aug. 20, 2020Warriors unite through community networks
        AFW2 community programs connect warriors to local events, activities and resources within the 46,000 veteran service organizations located nationwide. The team utilizes social media platforms to connect with veteran service organizations and obtain vital information, which they streamline and share 

    July 6, 2020Air Force names 19th Security Forces career field manager
        In this role, Lewis will advise on Security Forces policy, organizing, training, equipping and maintaining mission readiness. 

    June 23, 2020CSAF returns to Creech AFB: Praises persistence, readiness through COVID-19
        Goldfein’s first stop before touring the installation was a sit down with 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing leadership, who walked him through mission updates, the installation’s COVID-19 response, and quality-of-life improvements for the Creech AFB personnel. 

    June 19, 2020Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
        In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own. 

    June 9, 2020Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote
        The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer. 

    June 8, 2020Air Force develops digital internship program for Total Force Airmen
        In an effort to create a more streamlined pipeline for digital talent inside the Air Force, the Department of Defense software community created a Digital Airmen Internship Program that kicked off in late May 2020 

    May 28, 2020EUCOM theater bands start virtual after-school program for DoDEA students
        In total, 33 service members from three EUCOM theater bands conducted a total of 98 classes for over 300 students from 30 schools in seven countries. 

    May 15, 2020Air Force creates new AFSC for operations research analyst officers
        The change, which went into effect April 30, reflects the broader shift across the Air Force on the importance of information and data. 

    May 14, 2020Mental Health Awareness Month: Resiliency, wellness
        The goal of the Wellness and Resiliency Program is to help ensure there is a resilient community being built and maintained throughout all areas of a wounded warrior’s life to include their physical, spiritual, mental and social fitness. During COVID-19, the team assists warriors, caregivers and 

    May 13, 2020Forging the future, first-ever virtual Air Force Women’s Fly-In boldly leads the way
        With a nod to female aviation pioneers as the backdrop, the event was open to all Airmen regardless of gender or career field, and helped Airmen create networks to learn more about experiences, leadership and life. 

    May 7, 2020DAF ACT contracting executes N95 mask production for DoD
        The Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force (DAF-ACT) executed a $126 million contract on May 1 for expanded production of N95 masks—26 million per month—starting in October. The contract, awarded to 3M, will increase the supply chain of N95 masks and resupply the Strategic 

    April 17, 2020Air Force Academy prepares for historic graduation
        Vice President Mike Pence will deliver commencement remarks, following in the footsteps of prominent officials speaking at the service academy’s graduation. President Trump spoke last year. 

    Feb. 27, 2020Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights signed
        Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly and Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett have signed the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights. 

    Jan. 10, 2020Air Force commissions first female Muslim chaplain
        Chaplain candidate Saleha Jabeen was commissioned as a second lieutenant in Chicago at the Catholic Theological Union by the Air Force chief of chaplains, Dec. 18, becoming the first female Muslim chaplain in the Department of the Defense.  Quick Links
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