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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

Air Force to restructure for improved readiness and health service support
August 11, 2023 — The Air Force is restructuring the Air Force Medical Service to advance Airmen and Guardian health and readiness. The move also provides better support and advocacy for Department of the Air Force priorities in partnership with the Military Health System... 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)

Army publishes new tape test policy
June 16, 2023 — The Army has published a new tape test policy based on findings and recommendations from its recent Comprehensive Body Composition Study... MORE

352nd Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition: Day One

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)

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)

Army North, FEMA, others train for unprecedented hurricane season
May 25, 2023 — While hurricane seasons are unpredictable, U.S. Army North trains to maintain its proficiency and readiness to support our civilian federal agencies and Americans for the upcoming hurricane season. More than 150 military and civilian partners joined U.S. Army North -- in person and virtually -- for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at the Army Medical Center of Excellence ROC Drill Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 24... MORE

Mission Monday: Expeditionary and Readiness Training
May 15, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet David Clifford, lead analyst for expeditionary and readiness training in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Expeditionary Support and Training Division... MORE

Photo of David Clifford with AFIMSC shield

Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health
May 15, 2023 — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness... MORE

Airman holds up sign that reads, be kind to your mind.

New mental health care initiative improves access to care and readiness
May 8, 2023 — Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness... MORE

A room plaque for the 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health flight is pictured inside the base clinic June 23, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base Mont.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment
May 2, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment... MORE

Secretary of The Air Force Frank Kendall - Message on Sexual Assault and Harassment

960th Cyberspace Wing welcomes Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium 2023
May 1, 2023 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed 50 Airmen as students to this year’s 960th CW Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 27, 2023... MORE

The 960th Cyberspace Wing first sergeants pose with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, for a photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on March 27, 2023. First sergeants are instrumental in promoting a culture of excellence and sustaining standards of professionalism and discipline within their units. (Courtesy photo)

Strengthening Air and Space Force installations takes center stage at summit
April 17, 2023 — Nearly 200 Air and Space Force installation leaders gathered in San Antonio April 11-13 during the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2023 Mission Support Leaders' Summit... MORE

Air Force releases Global Futures Report: Joint Functions in 2040
April 13, 2023 — The report incorporates findings using Foresight Methodology to identify key forces and factors that will drive or constrain how the service will fight in 2040... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force testifies on recruiting
March 23, 2023 — The senior leader testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about recruiting challenges currently facing the Department of the Air Force... MORE

Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on military recruiting challenges in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

From the battlefield to the football field: Air Force surgeon’s skills knows no bounds
February 7, 2023 — On Jan. 2, when many football fans were watching the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Lt. Col. Valerie Sams, an Air Force surgeon, was on call at UC Health’s University of Cincinnati Medical Center not knowing what she was about to face... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force recruiting destination
February 6, 2023 — The site builds upon the existing design and infrastructure of airforce.com while consolidating important information about joining the Air Force’s active component, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve into a single, integrated website... MORE

A proud parent records his daughter meeting her first general officer, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, during a recruitment event at Talladega Superspeedway, Ala., April 24, 2022. The general visited the NASCAR race where he performed a swearing-in ceremony for 14 future Airmen. Air Force Recruiting Service launched an expanded, redesigned version of airforce.com, Feb. 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)