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Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command
August 17, 2023 — The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command on Aug. 16... MORE

DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates
August 16, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force opened a public comment period regarding recent updates to the background and methodology for Support of Military Families scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases... MORE

Spouses group photo in front of aircraft

NCO retraining program revamped for FY24
August 15, 2023 — The Air Force is continuing to improve its talent management programs to further develop and retain Airmen... MORE

Around the Air Force: CSAF Nomination, Wedgetail Agreement, Leadership Titles Change
August 4, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, VCSAF Gen. David Allvin is nominated to be the 23rd CSAF, three country’s Air Forces agree to develop the Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft, and Air Force vice commanders become deputy commanders. ... MORE

AFCEC plays vital role in Air Force climate plan initiatives
August 1, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the Department of the Air Force Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

DAF updates Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy
July 31, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions... MORE

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