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Air Force moving to comply with new certification requirements for Security Cooperation Workforce
January 14, 2020 — The Defense Security Cooperation Agency developed the requirements in response to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, which directed the Defense Department to establish a Defense Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program...

AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists
January 10, 2020 — Eight finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo were selected out of 143 submissions and nearly 2,000 online votes to compete for a share of $1 million in funding and resources to implement their ideas. One finalist is from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland...

Air Force relaunches Employee Assistance Program
January 9, 2020 — The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number and website. The program will provide the same services as it did in the past, and at no cost. It may be accessed 24/7 by all Air Force civilian personnel (APF and NAF), Guard/Reserve and family members. ...

Air Force Aid Society Education Grant Program opens for upcoming academic year
January 3, 2020 — The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program dates back to 1988. Since the program’s inception, 111,654 students have received more than $172 million in education assistance through grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on need...

Pilot Training Next begins third iteration January 2020
December 26, 2019 — The Pilot Training Next program is part of Air Education and Training Command’s initiative to “reimagine” how learning is delivered to Airmen...

NORAD tracks Santa
December 24, 2019 — As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe Dec. 24...

2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1
December 10, 2019 — The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020...

Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1
December 5, 2019 — The Department of Defense has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations...

Air Force Housing Helpline connects residents to support they seek
December 3, 2019 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established a 24-hour helpline to address concerns raised regarding the military privatized housing program...

Air Force releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus program
November 26, 2019 — The Selective Retention Bonus is a tool used to retain Airmen in undermanned specialties. The program is designed to improve readiness and capacity by targeting retention of experienced Airmen in stressed career fields or those with high training costs...

Air Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test
November 19, 2019 — Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no...

Required financial readiness training for Reserve coming in November
November 6, 2019 — Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career...

Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force
November 4, 2019 — David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence. ...

Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service
October 30, 2019 — The Air Force announced Oct. 30 it will implement the new Noncommissioned Officer Career Status Program for active duty Airmen, which will affect reenlistment contracts executed on or after Nov. 18...

Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal
October 29, 2019 — The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location...

Mattis welcomes new SecAF home
May 17, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis ceremoniously swore in Heather Wilson as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon May 16, 2017...

Focus on fall prevention can reduce serious injuries
May 8, 2017 — Air Force Occupational Safety will focus on the importance of life-saving fall prevention measures during Fall Prevention Focus, May 8 – 19, 2017, marking the fourth year the Air Force has partnered with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health to draw attention to fall prevention...