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DAF commissioning sources to develop initiatives to increase applicant pool diversity
August 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has directed Air and Space Force officer commissioning sources to develop diversity and inclusion outreach plans by Sept. 30 to achieve updated applicant pool demographic goals... MORE

DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups
August 15, 2022 — Department of the Air Force senior leadership hosted a roundtable with leaders from some of the country’s most prominent military and veteran support organizations Aug. 9 in the Pentagon. The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members... MORE

CCAF electronic transcripts now available for ordering
August 15, 2022 — The Community College of the Air Force is now offering electronic transcripts delivery through Parchment, a digital credentialing service agency. This is the first time CCAF has been able to offer this in its 50-year history. CCAF students can now request and receive their transcripts electronically... MORE

Members of the CCAF Student Services staff take a break for the camera while processing transcripts in the new electronic system. Members include (front to back): MSgt Ellainne Bay—Flight Chief; A1C Megan Dillingham, A1C Paul Phillips, and A1C Tywayne Reynolds. Not pictured is A1C Nathaniel Hernandez

350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activates Wavelength Digital Service at JBSA-Lackland
August 4, 2022 — On July 19, the 850th Spectrum Warfare Group, the Research and Engineering component of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, activated Wavelength, formally known as Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Wavelength Spectrum Warefare Services graphcis

Department of the Air Force launches Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program, outlines initiatives to support sexual assault, harassment survivors
August 4, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force launched the Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program at seven installations Aug. 1, including Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, to evaluate the effectiveness of a new, more holistic approach for responding to and assisting survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, stalking and cyber harassment... MORE

One of Joint Base San Antonio’s own selected to Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
July 29, 2022 — One of Joint Base San Antonio’s own, Tech Sgt. Alexander Messinger, used the word "disbelief" when he found out he was selected as one of this year’s Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year... MORE

Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians
July 21, 2022 — The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older... MORE

COVID-19 vaccination sign stands in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, Dec. 21, 2021. The sign reminds patients of areas to get their COVID-19 vaccine in the hospital.

AFROTC grants accommodations for first Sikh cadet
July 19, 2022 — The Air Force has granted religious accommodations for Air Force ROTC’s first Sikh cadet. ... MORE

Air Force ROTC Cadet Gursharan Virk, third from left, takes part in Detachment 255’s color guard ceremony at a football game at the University of Iowa in 2021. Virk is the first Sikh ROTC cadet to be granted religious accommodations by the Air Force in observation of his faith. The accommodations include wear of a turban and facial hair. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force announces 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022
July 15, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022. The board selected the Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. Tech. Sgt. Alexander W. Messinger from the 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is among the selectees... MORE

Graphic with rank insignias of E1-E9 that reads 12 Outstanding airmen of the year.

Air Force mourns loss of 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
July 14, 2022 — The 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James M. McCoy, passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 91... MORE

6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James M. McCoy, memorial graphic.

Air Force adds more jobs to initial enlistment bonus list
July 13, 2022 — The Air Force just added seven maintenance-related skills, each with four or six-year contracts, to the fiscal 2022 Initial Enlistment Bonus program July 11, 2022. Bonuses will be offered through Sept. 30, 2022. ... MORE

The Air Force just added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal 2022.

Help available for Airmen, Guardians to mitigate inflation impacts
July 11, 2022 — Aiming to ease the burden of price hikes, the Department of the Air Force is assessing and enacting support across compensation, entitlements for permanent change of station/household goods moves, personal finance readiness and food insecurity aid... MORE

Aiming to ease the burden of price hikes, the Department of the Air Force is assessing and enacting support across compensation, entitlements for permanent change of station/household goods moves, personal finance readiness and food insecurity aid. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates
July 7, 2022 — 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... MORE

Air Force secretary talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders
June 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24... MORE

Department of the Air Force seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs
June 28, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University... MORE

Air Force selects future aircrew helmet
June 28, 2022 — The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews... MORE

Photo: LIFT Airborne Technologies next-generation helmet.

DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders
June 27, 2022 — Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge... MORE

Air Force operationalizes ACE concept, addresses today’s changing threat environment
June 27, 2022 — The Air Force announced its vision for operating in modern, contested environments June 23, created to codify and synchronize agile combat employment tactics enterprise-wide... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to offload fuel from a C-130J Super Hercules July 21, 2021, at Tinian International Airport, Tinian, during Pacific Iron 2021. Pacific Iron 2021 is a Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into United States Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility in support of a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force.

Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery
June 22, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and an Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17. ... MORE

A funeral procession carries the casket of Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Joint Travel Regulation update provides relief to dorm Airmen
June 16, 2022 — 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. ... MORE

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. (U.S. Air Force graphic)