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Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Combat Support Training, first Guardian launches into space, childcare pilot program
October 11, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Task Forces prepare for Combat Support Training, the first U.S. Space Force Guardian launches into space on a NASA mission, and the Department of Defense creates a pilot program to cover certain childcare costs after a PCS... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Task Forces prepare for Combat Support Training, the first U.S. Space Force Guardian launches into space on a NASA mission, and the Department of Defense creates a pilot program to cover certain childcare costs after a PCS.

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 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)

Secretary of Defense signs internal directive to unify department's China efforts
June 9, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued an internal directive June 9 to laser-focus Department of Defense efforts to address China as the nation's number one pacing challenge... MORE

Austin Signs Internal Directive to Unify Department's China Efforts

Defense secretary: 'Integrated Deterrence' is cornerstone of U.S. defense
May 4, 2021 — "The cornerstone of America's defense is still deterrence, ensuring that our adversaries understand the folly of outright conflict," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in Hawaii April 30 during a change of command ceremony for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command... MORE

Defense Secretary Says 'Integrated Deterrence' Is Cornerstone of U.S. Defense

New Defense Secretary arrives at Pentagon, convenes COVID meeting
January 22, 2021 — Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III arrived at the Pentagon Jan. 22 and hit the ground running, greeting the senior staff and then immediately heading into meetings on combating coronavirus... MORE

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III stands next to a man holding up his right hand facing another man.