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DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force
February 13, 2024
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall leads the panel discussion “Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition: A Senior Leaders Discussion” with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 12, 2024.

Air Force retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls
February 8, 2024
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Around the Air Force: Recruiter Health Care, Better EOD Robots, Ejection Seat Testing
February 2, 2024
This week's look around the Air Force highlights an effort to provide better healthcare solutions for recruiters in remote locations, an upgrade to explosive ordnance disposal robots, and testing of a new ejection seat configuration for the new T-7A trainer aircraft. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)

CMSAF prioritizes quality of life at House hearing
February 1, 2024
House Armed Services Committee

WAPS testing going digital in February 2024
January 30, 2024
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DAF streamlines awards process
January 18, 2024

Around the Air Force: Military Justice Reform, Pet Expense Reimbursement, Ranger School Recruits
January 12, 2024
This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates.

Civilian development nomination window opens Jan. 10
January 8, 2024
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Around the Air Force: Slife becomes Vice Chief, X-37B launch, F-15EX testing
January 5, 2024
This week’s look around the Air Force highlights Gen. James Slife becoming the 41st Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Space Force and Space X launch the 7th mission of the X-37B, and two F-15EX Eagles arrive at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for testing. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Stephani Barge)

DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement
January 4, 2024
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nathaniel Bochenek, 3rd Airlift Squadron pilot, pets Ranger Matthews, USO of Delaware emotional support dog, during Operation Cookie Drop at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Dec. 19, 2023. The Dover AFB Chapel and USO of Delaware delivered more than 3,000 cookies provided by Team Dover members to Airmen across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Jett)

AFIMSC Strong Bonds program enhancements promote wellbeing of the force, families
January 2, 2024
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jayson Waughtel, an aircraft structural maintenance specialist with the 126th Maintenance Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, and his family work on creating a family mission statement in Lake Geneva, Wis., Aug. 25, 2017. Fourteen Illinois Air National Guard families participated in a chaplain-led Strong Bonds weekend retreat to learn how to strengthen family relationships through the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families” curriculum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Lealan Buehrer)

Gen. Jim Slife promoted to general, assumes AF’s second highest military position
January 1, 2024
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen CQ Brown, Jr. administers the Oath of Office to newly appointed Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec 29, 2023.

DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists
December 20, 2023
AFWERX Spark Tank 2024 graphic.

AFWERX accepting applications for spring 2024 fellowship
December 14, 2023
AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5. Fellowships are open to all ranks of the Air and Space Forces, Reserve, Guard and government civilians. (Courtesy graphic)

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi named 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
December 11, 2023
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AFIMSC plays critical role in fielding of B-21
December 5, 2023
The B-21 Raider

Around the Air Force: Rated Preparatory Program, Reserve Cyber Commissions, Commercial Air Refueling
December 1, 2023
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Air Force announces FY24 Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive, Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Programs
November 30, 2023
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Around the Air Force: Allvin welcome ceremony, spouse business benefit, childcare subletting expand
November 27, 2023
In this week’s look around the Air Force, the new Chief of Staff, Gen. David W. Allvin is welcomed by the force, a new benefit aids spouse-owned small businesses, and a new app helps military families find short-term childcare. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)

CSAF, CMSAF inspire and engage at Gateway wing before Thanksgiving
November 27, 2023
Gen. David W. Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 22. During their visit the leadership team toured a Basic Military Training dormitory. While there observing a trainee’s bed and locker area, Allvin decided to “pull a 341” for the trainee who is only in their second week of training. He indicated on the 341 that “this is impressive … keep pushing” and signed it “CSAF #23.”  The 341 is used in BMT to document performance discrepancies and excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory T. Walker)