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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 Air Force 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... MORE

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 — Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin made his first visit to the Gateway Wing, marking the occasion by presiding over the oath of enlistment for 756 graduating Airmen. ... MORE

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)

U.S. Air Force upgrades eye protection for aircrew
November 20, 2023 — Comprised of eight different devices and known as the Block 3 family of products, the eyewear will provide protection from laser threats and introduces a combined laser and ballistic protection capability for the first time... MORE

A B-52 aircrew member participating in a laser eye protection test. (U.S. Air Force/courtesy photo)

Reserve Component launches direct commission program; constructive service credit for cyberspace warfare operations career field
November 16, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields... MORE

A U.S. Air National Guard Cyber Security Operations specialist assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, inspects electrical components for radio communication at the Duluth, Minn., Air National Guard Base on Mar. 07, 2023. Cyber Security Operations specialists provide the best and most secure systems and ensure they operate properly while remaining secure from outside intrusion. (Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Tylin Rust)

FSS leaders meet to tackle force support challenges
November 9, 2023 — Close to 260 force support squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders attended the 2023 Force Support Squadron Leadership Conference Oct. 24-27 in San Antonio, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center. The event focused on evaluating the internal functions of force support squadrons from a corporate perspective... MORE

Around the Air Force: Allvin Takes Command, Missile Warning Mission, EVTOL Testing Begins
November 9, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Gen. Allvin is confirmed as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force assumes missile warning mission responsibility from U.S. Army, and the Alia electric aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for capability testing. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Gen. David W. Allvin is confirmed as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force assumes responsibility of the missile warning mission in the Indo-Pacific from the U.S. Army, and the Alia electric aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for capability testing. (Hosted by Staff. Sgt. Jazmin Granger)

CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen
November 7, 2023 — The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security... MORE

DAF celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month
November 6, 2023 — National American Indian Heritage Month is observed Nov. 1-30 annually. The observance month recognizes the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives and honors their many distinct and important contributions to the US... MORE

Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff
November 6, 2023 — Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff... MORE

Digital Acceleration Task Force to drive digital integration, transformation
October 31, 2023 — A new Digital Acceleration Task Force aims to accelerate Department of the Air Force digital transformation efforts and deliver Digital Materiel Management solutions, ultimately enabling integrated capability delivery faster across the enterprise... MORE

Ready Airman Training and link to AFFORGEN focus of latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
October 26, 2023 — Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Oct. 24, 2023... MORE

Around the Air Force: T-7A Red Hawks start testing, Diversity and Inclusion Conference, hypersonic weapons familiarization
October 13, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new training aircraft is being put through its paces, the DAF focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at a special conference, and crews from AFGSC and ACC come together to learn about hypersonic weapons... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new training aircraft is being put through its paces, the Department of the Air Force focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at a special conference, and crews from Global Strike and Air Combat Command come together to learn about hypersonic weapons.

OSI takes aim at laser pointers, aircraft safety
October 10, 2023 — As the Air Force Office of Special Investigations safeguards the Department of the Air Force, they are confronting a surge in incidents involving laser pointers, which pose significant threats to Air Force aircraft, especially at night... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron departs after conducting an aerial refueling with A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

Around the Air Force: Brown becomes Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, more affordable childcare Fees, trailblazer Leavitt retires
October 6, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. is the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, fees for childcare are restructured to help lower-income families, and Lt. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt retires after a historic career including being the first female fighter pilot in the USAF... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, General CQ Brown, Jr. Is the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, fees for childcare are restructured to help lower-income families, and Lt. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt retires after a historic trailblazing career that includes being the first female fighter pilot in the USAF.

Energy Action Month highlights the critical role energy plays in strategic competition
October 5, 2023 — Embracing the Department’s three-year theme of “Powering Possibility,” the installation energy program is pursuing a series of pilot initiatives that showcase the department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force in the face of growing operational threats... MORE

Geothermal power generation solutions for Air Force

Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations
September 28, 2023 — Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means... MORE

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Air Force pioneering innovative geothermal energy solutions
September 28, 2023 — Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean energy for direct consumption at the installations... MORE

Department of the Air Force to review discharges of veterans with mental health conditions, experiences of sexual trauma
September 28, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force, or DAF, has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, or other mental health conditions, or who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment. The DAF will also implement administrative reforms for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future... MORE

Around the Air Force: Leaders talk global security challenges
September 25, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Air Force Recruiting Service leadership represent at AFA 2023
September 20, 2023 — Top leaders from Air Force Recruiting Service Headquarters conducted a special panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 11... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, and U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona, Air Force Recruiting Service senior enlisted leader, make remarks at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 11, 2023.