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Around the Air Force: Defining Units of Action, SECDEF’s well-being initiatives, B-21 Raider update
October 4, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, the DAF further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the SecDef's announces seven new well-being initiatives for military families, and an update on the Air Force’s newest bomber: the B-21 Raider... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Department of the Air Force further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the Secretary of Defense announces seven new well-being initiatives for military members and their families, and an update on the Air Force’s newest bomber: the B-21 Raider. (Hosted by Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards)

DOD announces latest efforts to improve quality of life for service members
September 13, 2024 — The Defense Department announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families. ... MORE

A man in a military uniform holds a small child in his arms, as a woman hugs him.

DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
March 23, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families... MORE

DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees
October 4, 2022 — Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs... MORE

Nikkia Reed, a Child Development Center child and youth program assistant, interacts with a child in a classroom at the CDC Annex at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)

Independent entity to oversee sexual assault cases in the Army
September 16, 2021 — To better protect Soldiers from sexual harassment and assault, the Army will establish an office designed to make decisions to take action on such crimes, the service’s top civilian leader said Sept. 7... MORE

JBSA continues HPCON CHARLIE protective measures
August 20, 2020 — As Joint Base San Antonio prepares to begin reopening services through phased, deliberate measures, personnel continue to follow the guidelines, such as physical distancing and capacity limits, established by local and state leaders, as well as the Department of Defense and Centers for Disease Control, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 within the community... MORE

Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff
August 6, 2020 — In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force colleagues, including Goldfein and other “extraordinary leaders.”... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett administers the oath of office to incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. during the CSAF Transfer of Responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2020. Brown is the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

DOD poised to provide masks, ventilators, labs for coronavirus fight
March 18, 2020 — The Defense Department will make available up to 5 million respirator masks and other personal protective equipment from its strategic reserves to the Department of Health and Human Services for distribution, DOD Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said during a news conference at the Pentagon March 18, adding that the first million masks would be made available immediately... MORE

Esper Becomes 27th Defense Secretary
July 24, 2019 — Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th defense secretary July 23 during an early evening White House swearing-in ceremony. Earlier in the day, by a 90-8 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Esper to serve in the office... MORE

Then-Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper answers questions from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during the confirmation hearing on his nomination to serve as secretary of defense July 16. Esper was confirmed as the 27th Secretary of Defense July 23.

DOD seeks feedback from Airmen, families on Housing Resident Bill of Rights
June 17, 2019 — The Department of Defense is asking current residents of military privatized housing to provide feedback on a draft version of a Resident Bill of Rights. The Air Force is part of a tri-service initiative to create a Resident Bill of Rights that identifies the basic housing rights of service members and their families living in privatized housing... MORE

The Department of Defense is asking current residents of military privatized housing to provide feedback on a draft version of a Resident Bill of Rights. Families living in privatized housing can expect to receive an emailed letter from the Office of the Secretary of Defense which provides instructions on how to complete the survey which is being administered by CEL & Associates, Inc., a third-party consulting firm.

Secretary of Defense welcomes Esper as Army Secretary during ceremonial swearing-in
January 8, 2018 — During a ceremonial welcome for Army Secretary Mark T. Esper at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Jan. 5, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said the U.S. Military Academy graduate is the best person to lead the service forward... MORE

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis (left) administers a ceremonial oath of office to Army Secretary Mark T. Esper at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Jan. 5. Esper’s wife, Leah, holds the Bible.

SecDef ensures future military readiness during JBSA visit
November 17, 2016 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Secretary of Defense Ash Carter traveled to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 16 during a trip focused on ensuring the readiness of the U.S. military and... MORE

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees at the Pfingston Reception Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Nov. 16, 2016. Carter is on a four-day trip focusing on the readiness of the nation’s force and the effectiveness of the warfighter’s training and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell/Not Released)