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Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience
July 31, 2023 — The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022... MORE

Gen. David W. Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff
July 27, 2023 — Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26... MORE

This is the official portrait of Gen. David W. Allvin.

Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs
July 24, 2023 — With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week... MORE

Around the Air Force: PCSing/bonuses on Hold, General Brown testifies, Climate Campaign Plan
July 21, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, PCS moves and bonus programs are on hold, Gen. CQ Brown Jr. testifies in the Senate for his confirmation hearing to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Air Force takes action with the release of the Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, permanent change of station moves and bonus programs are on hold, General CQ Brown, Jr. testifies in the Senate for his confirmation hearing to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Air Force takes action with the release of the Climate Campaign Plan.

Air Force aligns leadership titles with joint force
July 20, 2023 — Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services... MORE

Justice Department reinforces federal protections for servicemembers and their spouses in letter to state officials
July 17, 2023 — The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families... MORE

Department of the Air Force rolls out Climate Campaign Plan
July 11, 2023 — The Climate Campaign Plan is the implementation portion of the Climate Action Plan and breaks down the strategy through specific and measurable objectives and key results... MORE

DAF Climate Campaign Plan cover thumbnail.

Air Force delays some PCSs, bonuses
July 10, 2023 — Higher-than-projected personnel costs are driving a shortfall in FY23 military personnel appropriation. This will have temporary consequences for PCSs, SRBs, and aviation bonuses... MORE

Airmen to see changes in deployment cycles with AFFORGEN
June 27, 2023 — Big changes are underway for deployed Airmen as the U.S. Air Force transitions away from the expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation model after more than 20 years of contingency operations... MORE

The Air Force has announced its plans to replace the Air Expeditionary Force deployment model with the Air Force Generation model. The graphic shown outlines the four phases that will cover a 24-month period. AFFORGEN, model ensures a sustainable force offering of Airmen and airpower to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Air Force releases FY24 special duty assignment pay adjustments
June 23, 2023 — The Air Force has completed its annual review of special duty assignment pay for enlisted members using a new board process to ensure appropriate distribution based off the SDAP definition... MORE

An Airmen from the 139th Comptroller Flight participates in a large readiness exercise at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., June 9, 2023. The finance office handled different financial scenarios to prepare them during the LRE. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Rivera)

AFIMSC takes three AFMC continuous improvement, innovation awards
June 16, 2023 — Primary subordinate units from the Air Installation and Mission Support Center won three categories at the 2023 Air Force Materiel Command Continuous Improvement (CPI) and Innovation Awards last month. The awards for 15 individual and team categories recognize significant contributions to 2022 AFMC process improvement and innovation. ... MORE

AFIMSC PSUs garner AFMC continuous improvement and innovation awards.

Around the Air Force: Space Force base preferences, legacy aviation bonus, malicious email
June 16, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake email is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake e-mail is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

AFSFC tests new tool to streamline MWD kennel projects across DAF
June 7, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently tested a new assessment tool designed to streamline the way the Department of the Air Force tracks and prioritizes repair, renovation and replacement projects at military working dog kennels... MORE

AFSFC develops Kennel Health Assessment Tool to provide data on DAF kennels across the enterprise.

Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program
June 5, 2023 — The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 93rd Fighter Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., rests on the edge of the cockpit during Checkered Flag 23-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 17, 2023. Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15, 2023, to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)

Around the Air Force: Brown Nominated for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Recruiting Medals/Promotions, Cadets Research Robotics
June 2, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, POTUS nominates CSAF as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new recruiting incentives and cadets at the USAFA are studying how people interact with robots... MORE

n this week’s look around the Air Force, President Biden nominates General CQ Brown, Jr. as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new incentives for recruiting, and cadets at the Air Force Academy are studying how people interact with robots. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1
May 26, 2023 — The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass takes a selfie with Eglin Air Force Base personnel after a breakfast-with-Airmen meeting during a visit to Eglin AFB, Fla., May 23, 2023. The Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1, 2023 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

Symposium strengthens housing professionals to deliver ‘excellent’ facilities, services
May 22, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted the 2023 Air Force Global Housing Symposium for military housing managers, unaccompanied housing managers and resident advocates in San Antonio May 15-18. More than 250 Department of the Air Force housing professionals met to learn, network and hone skills to support Airmen, Guardians and their families’ housing needs... MORE

2023 Air Force Civil Engineer Center Housing Symposium

Air Force transporters deliver agility, lethality
May 19, 2023 — In recognition of National Defense Transportation Day on May 19, here’s a look at what Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s logistics pros bring to the fight. Dominant logistic capabilities that traverse the air and ground are key to the agility and lethality of a superior force. That’s what the transportation teams at the AFIMSC bring to bear by manning, training and equipping transportation personnel across the Air Force... MORE

Around the Air Force: Defense Innovation, Defender 23, Prepping the Line
May 19, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talks about the future of innovation and collaboration with partners and allies, the Air Force supports Defender 23, an Army-led international exercise in Europe, and new supervisors have an additional resource to ready themselves for taking care of Airmen. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)... MORE

Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support
May 18, 2023 — Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program... MORE

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.