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Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review
September 13, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9... MORE

Finance guru named 'On the Spot Award' winner for June
August 3, 2021 — What happens when you wake up on payday and check your bank account to find out you weren't paid the right amount?What if you weren't paid at all? Ouch! A gut punch.For the 340th Flying Training... MORE

Air Force releases cardio and strength fitness assessment alternatives, new online capabilities
July 2, 2021 — The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives — three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022... MORE

23rd Intelligence Squadron welcomes commander
June 4, 2021 — Col. Jennifer Mulder, commander of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, passed the guidon to Lt. Col. Stephanie “Chappy” Hahn, the new commander for the 23rd Intelligence Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 10... MORE

340th TFG names 'On the Spot Award' winner for April
April 29, 2021 — Master Sgt. Denise Salazar is a triple threat for the 340th Flying Training Group staff, but it's her uncanny ability to roll with the punches that sets her apart from her peers... MORE

Austin says NATO, U.S. Forces will leave Afghanistan, continue support to Afghan forces
April 15, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11. ... MORE

How a water polo player turned U.S. Air Force pilot inspires the next generation
April 8, 2021 — U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Jon Somogyi cruises through Converse, Texas, turning onto Judson Llane, returning to his alma mater at Judson High School. He's meeting with Air Force Junior ROTC students to... MORE

Air Force PT test pushed to July, more updates forthcoming
March 6, 2021 — When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5-mile run, 1 minute of push-ups and sit-ups) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three-component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous 10 – for example, age groups will start at <25, 25-29 years old, 30-34, years old, etc... MORE

MTI recruiter swaps campaign cover for RED HORSE cap
October 27, 2020 — An Air Force Reserve military training instructor and MTI recruiter swapped his campaign cover for a RED HORSE ball cap this month, returning to his pre-MTI career field with new tools that he'll use in the next phase of his career... MORE

'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast highlights AFCLC Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium
September 28, 2020 — A sneak peek into “Women, Peace and Security,” a scheduled presentation at Air University’s upcoming Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Sept. 24... MORE

Air Force leadership deliver birthday letter
September 18, 2020 — Today we celebrate the United States Air Force’s 73rd birthday. Over the course of our service’s history, our determination for cutting-edge innovation has made us the leader in air, space, and cyberspace. The integration of diverse types of military power across multiple warfighting domains is a testament to our ability to adapt and evolve in an era of great-power competition. ... MORE

403rd Wing evacuates aircraft to JBSA, continues to fly amid hurricanes
August 27, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft today as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura make their way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Some of those aircraft were relocated to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Total force basic trainees part of Air Force Reserve history
June 26, 2020 — Several hundred Total Force Air Force enlisted basic military trainees assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, are making history as the first class to enter training in the fully operational, all-Reserve military training squadron. The 433rd TRS, one of seven squadrons assigned to the 340th Flying Training Group at JBSA-Randolph, is the only all-Reserve military training instructor squadron in the Air Force... MORE

Get MyPers access anywhere, anytime, from any device
April 14, 2020 — The Air Force Personnel Center has expanded the capabilities of myPers to be accessed anywhere, anytime and from any device... MORE

Required financial readiness training for Reserve coming in November
November 6, 2019 — Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career... MORE