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Department of the Air Force rolls out Climate Campaign Plan
July 11, 2023 — The Climate Campaign Plan is the implementation portion of the Climate Action Plan and breaks down the strategy through specific and measurable objectives and key results... MORE

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Air Force delays some PCSs, bonuses
July 10, 2023 — Higher-than-projected personnel costs are driving a shortfall in FY23 military personnel appropriation. This will have temporary consequences for PCSs, SRBs, and aviation bonuses... MORE

Airmen to see changes in deployment cycles with AFFORGEN
June 27, 2023 — Big changes are underway for deployed Airmen as the U.S. Air Force transitions away from the expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation model after more than 20 years of contingency operations... MORE

The Air Force has announced its plans to replace the Air Expeditionary Force deployment model with the Air Force Generation model. The graphic shown outlines the four phases that will cover a 24-month period. AFFORGEN, model ensures a sustainable force offering of Airmen and airpower to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Air Force releases FY24 special duty assignment pay adjustments
June 23, 2023 — The Air Force has completed its annual review of special duty assignment pay for enlisted members using a new board process to ensure appropriate distribution based off the SDAP definition... MORE

An Airmen from the 139th Comptroller Flight participates in a large readiness exercise at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., June 9, 2023. The finance office handled different financial scenarios to prepare them during the LRE. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Rivera)

Around the Air Force: Space Force base preferences, legacy aviation bonus, malicious email
June 16, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake email is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake e-mail is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

AFSFC tests new tool to streamline MWD kennel projects across DAF
June 7, 2023 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently tested a new assessment tool designed to streamline the way the Department of the Air Force tracks and prioritizes repair, renovation and replacement projects at military working dog kennels... MORE

AFSFC develops Kennel Health Assessment Tool to provide data on DAF kennels across the enterprise.

Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program
June 5, 2023 — The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 93rd Fighter Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., rests on the edge of the cockpit during Checkered Flag 23-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 17, 2023. Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15, 2023, to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)

Around the Air Force: Brown Nominated for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Recruiting Medals/Promotions, Cadets Research Robotics
June 2, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, POTUS nominates CSAF as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new recruiting incentives and cadets at the USAFA are studying how people interact with robots... MORE

n this week’s look around the Air Force, President Biden nominates General CQ Brown, Jr. as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, pending Senate confirmation, Airmen and Guardians can get medals and promotions as part of new incentives for recruiting, and cadets at the Air Force Academy are studying how people interact with robots. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1
May 26, 2023 — The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass takes a selfie with Eglin Air Force Base personnel after a breakfast-with-Airmen meeting during a visit to Eglin AFB, Fla., May 23, 2023. The Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1, 2023 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

Around the Air Force: Defense Innovation, Defender 23, Prepping the Line
May 19, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talks about the future of innovation and collaboration with partners and allies, the Air Force supports Defender 23, an Army-led international exercise in Europe, and new supervisors have an additional resource to ready themselves for taking care of Airmen. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)... MORE

Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support
May 18, 2023 — Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program... MORE

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

DAF develops reasonable, religious accommodation requests appeals portal
May 11, 2023 — To streamline the accommodation appeals processes, the Department of the Air Force has created the DAF Accommodation Portal... MORE

‘Prepping the Line’ provides additional resources, training for supervisors
May 3, 2023 — "Prepping the Line" focuses on preparing front-line leaders the Air Force needs at every level in accordance with the Major Graded Areas: Executing the Mission, Leading People, Improving the Unit, and Managing Resources... MORE

Bridging the gap on fundamental education and training.

New Air Force surgeon general program enhances support for EFMP families, Airmen, Guardians
May 2, 2023 — The Air Force surgeon general has made improving support for military children one of his priorities... MORE

Airmen from Hill Air Force Base play Simon Says with students at South Clearfield Elementary students, Clearfield, Utah, April 18, 2023.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment
May 2, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment... MORE

Secretary of The Air Force Frank Kendall - Message on Sexual Assault and Harassment

New deployed medical training to expand medical skills, build multi-capable medics
May 1, 2023 — The rollout of MEDIC-X is the Air Force Medical Service’s response to the demand for multi-capable Airmen which requires equipping Airmen with skills that go beyond their duty title... MORE

BMT trainees become US citizens under new streamlined naturalization process
April 27, 2023 — Fourteen trainees in Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland raised their right hands and are now the first to complete the new streamlined naturalization process making them U.S. citizens and allowing them to graduate as American Airmen... MORE

Airman First Class D'elbrah Assamoi from Cote D’Ivoire signs her U.S. Certificate of Citizenship after the Basic Military Training Coin Ceremony at JBSA-Lackland, April 26, 2023. Fourteen Airmen became the first U.S. citizens here under the new streamlined Naturalization Process at BMT. The Airmen were part of approximately 500 trainees from the 326th Training Squadron who graduated this week. The process is part of an effort to revive the naturalization path for immigrants and allow trainees to become citizens before they graduate. It’s just one of several initiatives the Air Force is taking to remove barriers to service amid the current challenging recruiting environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Kendall explains why success in space requires ‘transformational change’
April 20, 2023 — Emphasizing that space capabilities are “important to our strategy of integrated deterrence” and the reason U.S. Space Force must drive “transformational” change, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offered a blunt assessment April 19 of the challenges today in space but also optimism that the United States would maintain its dominance in that domain. ... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers his keynote speech during the Space Foundation's Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 19, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Air Force releases Global Futures Report: Joint Functions in 2040
April 13, 2023 — The report incorporates findings using Foresight Methodology to identify key forces and factors that will drive or constrain how the service will fight in 2040... MORE

SECAF updated on recruiting efforts, meets local recruiters
April 11, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Air Force Recruiting Service April 4 to discuss the Air Force's ability to attract and recruit Airmen... MORE