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Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians
January 9, 2023 — Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio Body Composition Program policy in January, with assessments to begin in April 2023... MORE

AETC officials design, educate force on new ‘Ready Airman Training’
December 7, 2022 — The reality of Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, the deployment model for presenting Airmen and airpower in support of the joint force, is well on its way only two months into Initial Operational Capability. One of the keys to ensuring the readiness necessary to sustain the model has been the implementation of Ready Airman Training, initiated Oct. 1, 2022... MORE

One couple’s extraordinary journey to becoming Airmen
November 9, 2022 — A thirty-something couple with college degrees and a pet enlisted in the Air Force to pursue a dream... MORE

Torch and Dagger 2022: AETC, AFSOC unite for professional development seminar
October 19, 2022 — Airmen across Air Education and Training Command and Air Force Special Operation Command gathered to participate in a professional development seminar coined Torch and Dagger, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 13-15, 2022... MORE

Air, Space Force installations seek mediators to help with conflict resolution
September 8, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is seeking mediators for conflict resolution as an alternative solution to litigation for workplace conflicts... MORE

Air Force Cycling Team completes ride across Iowa representing Air Force, Space Force
August 16, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team completed a 500-mile trek across Iowa on road bicycles July 30, 2022, traveling as part of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, ending in Lansing, Iowa... MORE

350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activates Wavelength Digital Service at JBSA-Lackland
August 4, 2022 — On July 19, the 850th Spectrum Warfare Group, the Research and Engineering component of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, activated Wavelength, formally known as Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians
July 21, 2022 — The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older... MORE

Air Force mourns loss of 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
July 14, 2022 — The 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James M. McCoy, passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 91... MORE

New leader takes reins at AETC
May 20, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission to recruit, train and educate Airmen. ... MORE

Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released
May 9, 2022 — Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career... MORE

Air Force releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey
April 19, 2022 — The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences... MORE

AF Secretary details ‘Seven Operational Imperatives,’ how they forge the Future Force
March 3, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discussed how the Air and Space Forces must modernize to meet new, emerging threats and challenges by implementing the Department of the Air Force’s “seven operational imperatives.”... MORE

Commentary: Hello, is anyone listening?
February 11, 2022 — Supervisors and employees who demonstrate genuine regard for human dignity and respect toward one another will encounter less stress and work-related issues necessitating higher-level intervention... MORE

AFIMSC releases updated strategic plan
January 25, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released its updated strategic plan Jan. 25, identifying new goals and objectives for helping two services, nine major commands and 83 installations execute their missions and take care of Airmen, Guardians and families around the world... MORE

Air Force Cyber Enlisted Airmen transition to operational AFSC
January 12, 2022 — Effective Nov. 1, 2021, all cyber enlisted Airmen have transitioned from the 3DXXX Cyberspace Support Air Force Specialty Code to the 1D7XX Cyber Defense Operations AFSC. The one-to-one transition and implementation of the new AFSC for cyber enlisted Airmen is part of a multi-phased approach that will reclassify cyber to an operational capacity within the Air Force, moving beyond a traditional communications support role. ... MORE

557th Weather Wing's Mission Defense Team working to achieve IOC
January 11, 2022 — Franklin D. Kramer, former assistant secretary of defense, wrote in the Cyberpower and National Security publication that the United States must create an effective national and international strategic framework for the development and use of cyber as part of an overall national security strategy. Since that publication, the 557th Weather Wing, under direction from Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is doing just that with their Mission Defense Team. ... MORE

MyVector updates help connect Airmen, Guardians
October 18, 2021 — MyVector is one of the many tools Airmen and Guardians can use to enhance their career development, including tracking personal development and assignments, writing performance evaluations, and connecting with mentors as well as mentoring others... MORE

Department of Air Force offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission
August 13, 2021 — Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become commissioned officers and military healthcare providers can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty... MORE

Air Force releases cardio and strength fitness assessment alternatives, new online capabilities
July 2, 2021 — The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives — three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022... MORE