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DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner
November 6, 2024 — A prototype F-16 Fight Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon... MORE

Undersecretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. James Slife and Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein host the Spark Tank competition finals at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. Oct. 30, 2024. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas to a panel of top leadership and industry experts in pursuit of sponsorship to realize their idea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

DAF announces new enlisted development and education policy
October 18, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force introduced a new set of instructions and policies under DAFI 36-2685, Total Force Enlisted Developmental Education, on Oct. 9. The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline and modernize Total Force enlisted development following the separation of DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, into more specialized instructions... MORE

The EFD Action Plan to reimagine and explore a new ecosystem. The new EFD Model – Enlisted Airmanship Continuum (100–900) – connects institutional, functional, and base delivered education, training, and experiences. The Enlisted Airmanship Continuum is introduced at Basic Military Training, reinforced by Foundational Competencies in each AFSC’s Career Field Education and Training Plan, and embedded throughout the entire continuum. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Department of the Air Force adapting, modernizing in today’s warfighting environment
September 17, 2024 — Department of the Air Force senior leaders focused on how the Air Force and Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning, adapt to the resourcing and risks present in today’s dynamic environment... MORE

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Andrew Hunter, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff James Slife, Vice Chief of Space Operations Michael Guetlein and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition Frank Calvelli take part in a panel discussion at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, National Harbor, Md., Sept 16, 2024. The technology exposition brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia as well as aerospace and cyberspace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America today.(U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Guardians to begin first officer training course
August 29, 2024 — The inaugural Officer Training Course at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, is expected to provide the officer corps with the necessary training in satellite, intelligence and cyber operations disciplines... MORE

The Space Force seal overlays a star field with a satellite and portion of earth on either side.

Sentinel: The history of the DAF modernizing the backbone of America’s national security
August 16, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective... MORE

Lines of light streak across the night sky from unarmed ICBMs

Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DOD employees
August 13, 2024 — We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. ... MORE

AF Under Secretary emphasizes DAF priorities, need to modernize, on-time budgets
July 30, 2024 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton spoke at the Brookings Institution reasserting the Air Force and Space Force’s priorities to meet global challenges... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton speaks during a fireside chat at Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024. During her appearance, she reasserted the Air Force and Space Force’s priorities, including the need to modernize and move “holistically” in reshaping the services to meet global challenges. (Courtesy photo).

Space Force releases FY24 Selective Retention Bonus list
July 22, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force released its Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective July 22. The Selective Retention Bonus program serves as a retention tool, targeting experienced enlisted personnel in critical career fields, particularly those with lower manning or retention rates... MORE

Space Force begins first synchronized SPAFORGEN Commit cycle
July 1, 2024 — The phase, which began July 1, is the third in the Space Force's model for Guardian deployment and in-place employment cycles... MORE

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for full-time positions
May 24, 2024 — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering for the U.S. Space Force in a full-time capacity can expect the application window to open June 1–Nov. 30, 2024... MORE

Air Force Junior ROTC expands opportunity to actively serving Guard and Reserve members
April 30, 2024 — The opportunity to serve as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor has expanded significantly, adding thousands of newly eligible personnel. The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act created for the first time, the eligibility for non-retired, currently serving members of each military service’s Guard and Reserve components, as well as some honorably discharged veterans, to serve as Junior ROTC instructors... MORE

Air Force Junior ROTC cadets along with JROTC cadets from the other services now have a new Career Technical Education pathway at high schools across the nation and many countries and U.S. territories around the world, effective Sept. 1, 2021. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

Air Force Junior ROTC expands opportunity to actively serving Guard and Reserve members
April 17, 2024 — The opportunity to serve as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor has expanded significantly, adding thousands of newly eligible personnel. The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act created for the first time, the eligibility for non-retired, currently serving members of each military service's Guard and Reserve components, as well as some honorably discharged veterans, to serve as Junior ROTC instructors ... MORE

Drill-status Air National Guard members are now eligible to apply as Air Force Junior ROTC instructors.

Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DOD employees
April 15, 2024 — We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. ... MORE

Department of the Air Force releases 2025 budget proposal
March 12, 2024 — The $217.5 billion budget request is designed to meet Department of the Air Force goals for modernization, readiness, addressing key capability gaps and managing risk... MORE

graphic: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request - Department of the Air Force

United States Space Force rolls out new Physical Training Uniform at BMT
March 11, 2024 — The United States Space Force began the roll-out of its Physical Training Uniform on March 8, when it was provided to the newest Basic Military Training Guardian trainees... MORE

JBSA-Lackland Guardian among Polaris Award recipients recognized at AFA Warfare Symposium
February 14, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force 2023 Polaris Award winners were recognized at the AFA Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, on Feb. 12. A Guardian from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was among those honored... MORE

Space Force Basic Military Training launches new tradition
January 16, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force has introduced a meaningful new tradition to its Basic Military Training graduation ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

A newly graduated U.S. Space Force Guardian presents the U.S. Space Force Family lapel pin to a family member during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 27, 2023. In a move that celebrates both the service members and their families, graduating Guardians will now present the Delta-shaped U.S. Space Force Family lapel pins to their loved ones during graduation week. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Kate E. Anderson)

Air University launches Space Force track at SOS
January 10, 2024 — Air University now offers a Space Force-focused track at Squadron Officer School to address the primary level education needs of Guardians and total force Airmen in space-focused career fields... MORE

U.S. Space Force authorizes new service-specific civilian awards
January 9, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective Jan. 4, 2024. ... MORE

Space Force leader highlights service achievements, future
December 18, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna highlighted the accomplishments of Guardians during his keynote address at the Space Force Association's inaugural Spacepower Conference on Dec. 13... MORE

A person in a uniform and eyeglasses is shown gesturing during a speech.