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Sept. 27, 2023Air Force trailblazer, Maj. Gen. Leavitt, retires after 31 years of service
        From her early aspirations in aerospace engineering to confronting policies that once barred women from combat-coded fighter aircraft roles, Leavitt's resolve knew no bounds. 

    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. 

    Aug. 26, 2023B-52 pilot to compete in Ironman World Championship
        First Lt. Tara DeGeorge will compete in the 2023 Ironman World Championship taking place in Finland. 

    Aug. 12, 2023First nurse serves as director of ANG Medical Service Office of the Air Surgeon
        Rohatasch is the first clinical nurse to assume command of the ANG Office of the Air Surgeon and brings nearly four decades of medical experience to the position. 

    July 9, 2023Air Force innovation: Empowering Airmen
        Innovation across the Air Force can involve anything from work processes to physical assets and often include policy updates to long-standing Air Force regulations. For Airmen, Air Force innovation and Spark Cells, should be nothing new. 

    July 1, 2023Airmen, Guardians embrace Air Force Junior ROTC SkillBridge Program for internship opportunities
        SkillBridge is offering a new Air Force Junior ROTC internship to retiring DAF members. 

    June 20, 2023Military cares for 1,981 patients, performs 7,705 healthcare procedures at IRT Hoosier Care
        Service members completed 2,169 medical procedures, 2,514 dental procedures, 2,347 optometry procedures, 669 nutritional counseling sessions and six behavioral health consultations during the no-cost clinic. 

    May 3, 2023‘Prepping the Line’ provides additional resources, training for supervisors
        Prepping the Line focuses on preparing front-line leaders the Air Force needs at every level in accordance with the Major Graded Areas: Executing the Mission, Leading People, Improving the Unit, and Managing Resources. 

    Feb. 21, 2023‘Accelerating the Legacy 2023’ honors Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy through aviator development, student outreach
        ‘Accelerating the Legacy’ is an annual event hosted by Joint Base Charleston that honors the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by developing today’s aviators and empowering the next generation of Airmen and aviators. 

    Feb. 16, 2023Vice Chief’s Challenge calls Airmen to operationalize Agile Combat Employment
        The goal of the DAF 2023 Vice Chief's Challenge is to find innovative responses to challenges affecting Agile Combat Employment. 

    Feb. 4, 2023UH-1N pilot one of two Airmen selected for US Naval Test Pilot School
        The 40th Helicopter Squadron instructor pilot with almost 1,300 flight hours under his belt will move in August with his family to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, to join the 2024 academic class. 

    Jan. 10, 2023Department of the Air Force recognizes National Mentoring Month
        The DAF values mentorship as an enterprise imperative and is committed to increasing deliberate mentoring for Total Force Airmen and Guardians. 

    Jan. 5, 2023Multi-Capable Airmen lead the way for 443rd AES
        Embracing MCA, a defender and a client systems technician from the 443rd AES became skilled in communication capabilities and setting up technical communication equipment, taking it upon themselves to become proficient in skills they traditionally wouldn’t have been required to learn. 

    Dec. 14, 202273rd SOS gunship crews awarded MacKay Trophy for ‘most meritorious flight’ of 2021
        The Airmen earned the awards for their support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, which provided close-air support for 2,000 Americans evacuating the embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August 2021. 

    Nov. 30, 2022Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists
        The sixth annual Spark Tank 2023 was recently held and the top 15 ideas were selected to advance to the semifinals. 

    Nov. 5, 2022Project Arc team works to make technical Airmen more operationally relevant
        Project Arc, one of the latest groups aiming to empower Airmen, is working to make technical Airmen more operationally relevant across the Air Force. 

    Oct. 30, 2022Airman to Ironman: General practices what he preaches when it comes to fitness
        Maj. Gen. David Smith, director of Air Force Reserve Plans, Programs and Requirements, participated in the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii, earlier this month. 

    Oct. 17, 20221st FW: removing barriers, conquering challenges, always innovating
        The 1st Fighter Wing developed a team to transform its Airmen’s innovative ideas into reality. The team became known as the innovation cell and is responsible for improving the 1st FW, one Airman at a time. 

    Oct. 15, 2022Pennsylvania Guardsman leads project providing new housing for homeless Cherokee vets
        A Pennsylvania Air National Guardsman with the 171st Air Refueling Wing led the construction of seven homes for tribal members of Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, who are currently experiencing homelessness. 

    Oct. 4, 202236th EWS conceptualize Reclamation of Electronic Attack Pods program
        The 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron used their skills and ingenuity to conceptualize the Reclamation of Electronic Attack Pods program for ALQ-184 and ALQ-131 Electronic Attack Pods. 

    Sept. 28, 2022Operational Test Airman builds radar range, sets standard for Air Force innovation
        An Operational Test imagery analyst at the 410th Test and Evaluation Squadron built an entire range of radar targets used to test the accuracy of U-2 and RQ-4 Global Hawk sensors. 

    Aug. 24, 2022Airman’s innovation saves time, money
        One 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman has invented a new boom cover tool that has the potential to save the U.S. Air Force 40,000 man-hours and approximately $1 million per year. 

    June 16, 2022JTR update provides relief to dorm Airmen
        A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840. 

    June 16, 2022DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms
        The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases. 

    June 10, 2022AFDW honors local high school student, motivates young leaders
        Leaders from Air Force District Washington spoke with a group of more than 100 JROTC and STEM high school students about Air Force opportunities, and the need for pilots. 

    June 6, 2022Land at your own risk: Air Guardsmen honored for valor during Operation Allies Refuge
        The crew of seven Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing, New York National Guard, earned the Meritorious Service Medal for a successful completion of their military transport airlift mission at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, when Taliban forces took over the capital city. 

    June 1, 2022US, Jordanian female aviators partner in excellence
        The U.S. and Royal Jordanian Air Forces are partnered to celebrate women in aviation. This partnership, launched in September 2021 between the U.S. Air Force and RJAF, focuses on empowering women in aviation as a way to cultivate and strengthen relationships. 

    April 28, 2022919th SOW member selected as Air Force Reserve 2022 Airman of the Year
        An Airman with the 919th Special Operations Wing was named the winner of the 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year for the Air Force Reserve Command. 

    March 17, 2022Empowered Airmen from 109th AW modernize LC-130 for future fight
        Propulsion specialists with the 109th Airlift Wing assembled the first Air National Guard-built T56 3.5 turbo engine. The modification is part of an Air Force initiative to update C-130 aircraft. 

    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. 

    Jan. 18, 2022SECAF surprises 17th Training Wing Airman with SLECP selection
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall surprised a 17th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman with the news he was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. 

    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. 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. 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. 19, 2021Explore. Discover. Dream. Former 1st FW pilot has a new mission to the stars
        Many people dream of becoming a fighter pilot, but the sky was never the limit for previous 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon and 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers. 

    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. 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 

    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. 27, 2021Afghan translators, Air Force reservists, assist evacuees
        A pair of former Afghan translators are temporarily assigned to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, to support Operation Allies Welcome – the Department of Homeland Security-led effort to support vulnerable Afghans as they safely resettle in the United States. 

    Oct. 25, 202150th ARS boom operator recognized as best in AMC
        Master Sgt. Michael Fulton, 50th Air Refueling Squadron superintendent, was recognized as AMC’s 2021 General Robert “Dutch” Huyser Outstanding Aircrew Member Award, Boom Operator category, for sustained excellence in airmanship. 

    Oct. 21, 2021Accelerating change leads to National Safety Council Rising Star of Safety
        Senior Master Sgt. Victorio Gutierrez, wing safety superintendent at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was one of 38 people recognized by the National Safety Council as a Rising Star of Safety, Sept 26. 

    Sept. 20, 2021Brown presses case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force
        Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. attended the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, to deliver his “Accelerate Change to Empowered Airmen” speech, Sept. 20. 

    Sept. 16, 2021Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care
        In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun. 

    Sept. 12, 202155th Communications Squadron redesignated as cyber squadron
        The redesignation indicates the squadron will add a new Mission Defense Team to its overall capabilities while continuing to maintain their legacy mission. 

    Sept. 1, 2021Cyber career field looks to develop agile, all-in-one Airmen
        Chief Master Sgt. Victor Cordero Jr., the Air Force’s cyberspace support career field manager, said enlisted leaders have embraced Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s vision of accelerating change and developing agile Airmen by creating a cyberspace career field and curriculum that 

    Aug. 28, 2021Airman brings industry experience to EITaaS mission
        A program manager at Hanscom Air Force Base is using his recent Education with Industry experience to bring a new perspective and innovative skills to a critical Air Force mission. 

    Aug. 14, 2021The Initial Perception
        There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, 

    May 17, 2021Whiteman AFB Airman innovates, develops smart maintenance floor mat to prevent FOD
        One Whiteman Air Force Base Airman took it upon himself to try to prevent these maintenance costs after learning about the risks of FOD and the importance of having good attention to detail on the flight line. 

    May 15, 2021AGILE FLAG 21-2: Airpower from anywhere
        Air Force Airmen and Space Force Guardians from across the country recently came together to participate in Air Combat Command’s Agile Flag 21-2 experiment at Naval Outlying Landing Field Choctaw, April 26 – May 7. 

    May 13, 2021DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances
        Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible 

    May 13, 2021ACC establishes task force to prepare for high-end fight
        Air Combat Command leadership has created a task force to tackle the challenge of preparing combat air forces for strategic competition with a near peer, as outlined in the 2018 National Defense Strategy. 

    May 11, 2021Acting SecAF visits Installation of the Future
        Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth visited Tyndall Air Force Base May 10 to view the base’s rebuild progress firsthand and meet some of Tyndall AFB’s combat-ready Airmen. 

    May 11, 2021ROCKI 21-02: 19th AW experiments with lead wing concept
        The 19th Airlift Wing’s ROCKI 21-02 exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base came to a close May 6, as the wing assessed its ability to deploy into theater as a lead Air Expeditionary Wing–becoming Air Mobility Command’s first to experiment with the lead wing construct in a dynamic exercise 

    May 10, 2021AFICC/KU turns innovations into solutions, processes with iHub
        The website encourages collaboration and increases shared knowledge between AFICC/KU, USAFE-AFAFRICA contracting squadrons and mission-focused business leaders, or MFBL, to spark innovations. Change agents can use the website as a filter for information to streamline processes or solve issues within 

    April 28, 2021Mindset: MxMADE
        The objective of the new program, MxMADE, is to provide a foundation for maintenance members to leverage their intellect and thirst for improvement to develop Airmen to improve mission capability and success. 

    April 27, 2021NATO partners discuss command and control leading up to AK21
        U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa hosted the first Command and Control Commanders’ Conference with the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence Center of Excellence at the NATO Missile Firing Installation conference center April 20-21, in Crete, Greece. 

    April 26, 2021BATMAN team’s support of SBIR project increases combat survival potential
        The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Battlefield Air Targeting Man-Aided Knowledge team, referred to as BATMAN, lent its effort to the Air and Space Forces’ Small Business Innovation Research program to make a few former Airmen’s dreams come true and potentially deliver a needed survival radio 

    April 23, 2021Teams deliver innovative solutions at I-WEPTAC
        Teams tasked with tackling the Air and Space Forces’ most challenging Agile Combat Support issues delivered their recommendations April 21 at the 2021 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. 

    April 22, 2021Air Force rewrites basic doctrine, focuses on mission command, airpower evolution
        Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. recently signed perhaps the most sweeping change of Air Force basic doctrine in the service’s history, marking a major milestone in the service’s strategic approach to “Accelerate Change or Lose.” 

    April 19, 2021Reserve Airman makes history with innovative Project FoX/F-35 development
        The event was a milestone for the Fighter Optimization eXperiment, or FoX, a project that seeks to rapidly integrate advanced software and hardware technologies to maximize the F-35’s lethality and survivability, while creating an agile development test tool and fielded combat multiplier for all 

    March 22, 2021AFWERX crowns 2021 Spark Tank winner
        The Spark Tank event allows Airmen to offer improvements and solutions to the problems they face in everyday operations.  Quick Links
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