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DAF leaders discuss future of all-volunteer force
May 10, 2024 — Department of the Air Force senior leaders emphasized the importance of the all-volunteer force and helping the military meet national defense needs during RAND Corporation’s America’s All-Volunteer Force symposium in Arlington, Virginia, on May 3... MORE

Alex Wagner, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks at the RAND Corporation’s “America’s All-Volunteer Force: recognizing its Success and Charting a Path for the Future” event in Arlington, Va., May 3, 2024. The all-volunteer force-centric discussions focused on how the services can leverage retention and talent management programs to continue to bolster the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Z. Erwin)

CSAF: It's not about the metal
May 10, 2024 — United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivered powerful concluding words during the National Security Forum on May 9... MORE

AFSFC strengthens bonds with RAF counterparts
May 10, 2024 — The Air Force Security Forces Center is continuing to build on its partnerships with the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force by testing a liaison officer agreement at the center. ... MORE

O'Rourke looks at the camera with Air Force member to left of him in the LOGDET facility

Modeling and Simulation Summit: Following through with training transformation
May 10, 2024 — The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling & Simulation Summit was held at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, from May 7-9, 2024. The summit was hosted by Richard Tempalski, Department of the Air Force chief modeling and simulation officer, and Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command. ... MORE

Panel members discuss Modeling and Simulation ideas

Retiring? Get answers to your TRICARE questions at May 23 webinar
May 10, 2024 — Are you or your sponsor approaching retirement from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? On Thursday, May 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET, join TRICARE for a webinar about the TRICARE plans available to you in retirement... MORE

Clip art of clipboard with checklist. Text reads, "TRICARE Webinar: TRICARE Options in Retirement. May 23, 2024, 4 to 5 p.m. ET"

Air Force audiologists transform life journeys into expertise
May 10, 2024 — For U.S. Air Force Capts. Emily Lee and Jacqueline Anderson, life experiences highlighting the significance of being able to hear -- one of the five senses many people may take for granted -- led them to their current roles as audiologists at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

TRADEWINDS 24 begins with opening ceremony
May 9, 2024 — The flags of 26 nations were ceremoniously unfurled at Paragon Army Base, marking the official commencement of TRADEWINDS 24 in Barbados on May 4, 2024... MORE

Army nurse finds calling in emergency medicine
May 9, 2024 — Less than two weeks ago, Capt. Michael Johnson, an Army nurse, was on his way to work at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, when an auto accident happened in front of him on the highway... MORE

AFIMSC focuses I-WEPTAC topics on Great Power Competition solutions
May 9, 2024 — The I-WEPTAC 2024.1 Mission Area Working Groups briefed ideas for integrating combat support and combat service support capabilities to reshape, refocus and reoptimize the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Senior leaders discuss future of special warfare at annual convention
May 9, 2024 — U.S. and allied country senior leaders discussed the roles that technology, relationships and additional topics play in developing special warfare teams for the future during a panel discussion... MORE

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Window opens for DAF men's, women's softball
May 9, 2024 — The application window opens May 15 for Department of the Air Force softball players and coaches to participate in upcoming sports camps and tournaments. The window closes June 15 for men’s and women’s coaches and June 30 for players. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaila Backhaus, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron supervisor of heavy-duty maintenance, pitches a softball during an Armed Forces Sports softball game at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City, Aug. 8, 2023. Events like these encourage service members to maintain their physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

433rd Airlift Wing commander takes final flight in support of U.S. Central Command
May 9, 2024 — Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander; Lt. Col. Christopher Jones, 356th Airlift Squadron commander; and members from the 68th AS from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, completed a C-5M Super Galaxy cargo transportation mission that ultimately included stops in Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia and Naval Station Rota, Spain, all in support of combat units in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on April 11... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, left, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Christopher Jones, right, 356th Airlift Squadron commander prepare a 433rd AW C-5M Super Galaxy for takeoff at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware Apr. 20, 2024.

Former BAMC patients share stories during Nurses Week event
May 8, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center kicked off Nurses and Techs Week with an opening ceremony May 6 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium. This year, the national theme for Nurses Week is “Empowering Nurses: Strengthening Healthcare Systems,” but BAMC’s local mantra is “The Power of Caring.”... MORE

Brown: Joint Force must maintain current edge, prepare for emerging threats
May 8, 2024 — The Defense Department's success in an evolving security landscape is defined by the joint force's ability to address current threats while at the same time preparing for the future, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr... MORE

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AFCEC partners with USAFE, French forces to enhance NATO engineering capabilities
May 8, 2024 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s expeditionary modernization team joined U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the French armed forces in Exercise Razorback, an interoperability airfield damage repair training, at Vouziers Airfield and Grostenquin Airfield, France, from March 20 to April 3... MORE

U.S. and French forces repair airfield damage during exercise

PRESS RELEASE: 'Mission: Breakfast' Feeds Thousands at JBSA-Lackland
May 7, 2024 —  The “Mission: Breakfast” event at JBSA-Lackland May 7 treated approximately 6,000 active duty, Reserve, Guard, retired and veteran service members and their families to a complimentary breakfast along with live music and giveaways... MORE

'Mission: Breakfast' feeds thousands at JBSA-Lackland
May 7, 2024 — The “Mission: Breakfast” event at JBSA-Lackland May 7 treated approximately 6,000 active duty, Reserve, Guard, retired and veteran service members and their families to a complimentary breakfast along with live music and giveaways... MORE

AFIMSC tools deliver data-driven solutions across Department of the Air Force
May 7, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Innovation and Improvement Division is transforming the way Airmen do business by integrating cutting-edge data-prep and data-visualization tools across the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Honoring the practice of nursing is focus of National Nurses Week
May 7, 2024 — Nurses make a difference — every day, anytime, anywhere, always — is the message from the Defense Health Agency as National Nurses Week is celebrated, May 6-12, 2024. Around the Military Health System, nurses provide essential, person-centered care that keeps our military communities healthy. Military and civilian nurses make a difference through their essential contributions to the DHA mission of improving health and building readiness... MORE

Airmen, Guardians urged to update vRED, SOES
May 6, 2024 — Airmen and Guardians should routinely review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED) and Servicemembers’ Online Enrollment System (SOES)... MORE

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 altered the Transition Assistance Program to allow military members to take advantage of its benefits 12-15 months before retirement or separation, compared to the previous 89 days.