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Air Force closing FY25 Selective Retention Bonus program
May 22, 2025 — The Air Force is closing new applications for the fiscal year 2025 selective retention bonus program due to high retention rates and projected full execution of the program’s budget. The Air Force opened the FY25 SRB program in December 2024 and is taking action to close the program to proactively manage the budget and ensure responsible stewardship of its resources. ... MORE

Alamo Wing Reservist brings mental health expertise to Kunsan Air Base
May 21, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, an approachable leader with a warm smile, served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an active duty mental health technician. With proud Southern roots that encourage Gibson’s love for conversation and a personality that thrives off getting to know others, mental health became a calling that he truly embraced at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, 8th Operational Support Team mental health technician, teaches a toxic leadership professional development course to 8th Medical Group Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2025. This course offered a different perspective from conventional leadership programs by emphasizing the pitfalls and behaviors to avoid as a leader.

Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
May 9, 2025 — On May 9, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness... MORE

Army streamlines training requirements to enhance warfighting readiness
April 3, 2025 — The U.S. Army will unveil an updated version of Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, on June 1, 2025. This revision, which streamlines the regulation from over 250 pages to fewer than 100, will enable small-unit leaders and tactical formations to focus on training to fight and win on modern and future battlefields... MORE

Commander’s Key Support Program enhances readiness through connection
April 3, 2025 — The Air Force Commander’s Key Support Program connects Airmen and their families with vital resources and support through a network of trained volunteers... MORE

'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC emphasizes Airmen development at force development summit
March 28, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of AETC, opened the summit by emphasizing the importance of developing Airmen who are lethal, ready, and confident by providing meaningful feedback and development opportunities to cultivate their skills and prepare them for increasingly autonomous roles... MORE

Around the Air Force: X-37B returns from space, new concierge cell aids pilots, True North+
March 21, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle successfully landed, a new pilot concierge cell helps with transitions from active duty to Reserve, and CSAF Allvin consolidates two of the service’s largest preventative, readiness and resiliency programs... MORE

Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts
March 21, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit... MORE

A man in a business suit is standing behind a podium gesturing with his hands. In front of him, roughly two dozen people are seated, watching him speak.

Mission Monday: AFCEC’s Business Info Systems and Mission Support Directorate
March 17, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Denise Renaghan, a functional lead and senior technical advisor for the Automated Readiness Information System, ARIS, and Fire and Emergency Services – Information Management System, FES-IMS, at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Business Info Systems and Mission Support Directorate at JBSA-Lackland... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday template with official photo of Ms. Reneghan

Around the Air Force: More Air Force, Space Force priorities, flexible spending accounts
March 14, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the USSF’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care FSA benefit... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the Space Force’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care Flexible Spending Account benefit for service members.

Senior Joint Force leaders testify on border operations, missile defense
March 13, 2025 — Senior-level leaders of the joint force testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on border enforcement operations and a new domestic missile defense program... MORE

Military leaders and one civilian sit at a long table behind name placards and microphones

A new chapter in readiness: PACER FORGE Provisional
March 11, 2025 — A new chapter in readiness has begun as more than 800 Basic Military Training trainees recently completed the inaugural iteration of PACER FORGE Provisional, an intensified culminating event designed to cultivate an Airminded Warfighter mindset with a laser focus on readiness, lethality, and warfighting. ... MORE

Trainees line up under the red light at the start of PACER FORGE

AFIMSC members earn 2024 Air Force Civil Engineer Awards
March 10, 2025 — Five Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center members recently won 2024 Air Force Civil Engineer Awards for their outstanding performance this past year... MORE

2024 USAF CE Awards graphic displaying the trophies for the awards

Space Force's fundamental role: Space Superiority
March 6, 2025 — The Space Force will achieve space superiority through "space control," the service's newest core function, the chief of space operations said during the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium... MORE

A Space Force general speaks at a lectern.

New Combat Readiness Directorate focused on increasing readiness, reducing costs
February 3, 2025 — The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center officially stood up the Combat Readiness Directorate, as part of a larger Department of the Air Force effort to better position the Air Force and Space Force to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition... MORE

Members of the Combat Readiness Directorate's Automatic Test Systems Division, conducting a field test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada . (Courtesy photo)

Around the Air Force: Selective Retention Bonus list, missile defense breakthrough, Air Force JROTC scholarships
January 17, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program... MORE

Around the Air Force: Installation re-optimization plan, new prescription refill system, updated waiver policies
January 10, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to challenges of GPC, Defense Health Agency is upgrading prescription refill system, and the DAF expands medical waiver considerations... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to the challenges of Great Power Competition, the Defense Health Agency is upgrading military pharmacies to a new prescription refill system, and the Department of the Air Force expands medical waiver considerations for multiple medical conditions. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

First Air Force warrant officers graduate, prepare to enter force
December 9, 2024 — The first 30 Air Force warrant officers graduate from the U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training School... MORE

SecAF Kendall speaks with WOTS graduates.

AETC commander emphasizes readiness, strategic partnerships at military flight training summit
November 7, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered the keynote address at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Military and Flight Training Summit on Oct. 29... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivers the keynote speech at the Military Flight Training Conference Oct. 29, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together over 300 military and industry leaders, aviation trainers, and international delegates focused on the future of pilot training. Lt. Gen. Robinson outlined strategic initiatives to modernize flight curriculum, integrate emerging technologies, and enhance joint training across the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army, as well as with allied nations. Robinson emphasized a data-driven approach to address the ongoing pilot shortage, fostering collaboration across branches to equip the next generation of aviators with critical skills for a complex global landscape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)

DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner
November 6, 2024 — A prototype F-16 Fight Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon... MORE

Undersecretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. James Slife and Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein host the Spark Tank competition finals at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. Oct. 30, 2024. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas to a panel of top leadership and industry experts in pursuit of sponsorship to realize their idea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)