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Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations
September 28, 2023 — Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means... MORE

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Department of the Air Force to review discharges of veterans with mental health conditions, experiences of sexual trauma
September 28, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force, or DAF, has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, or other mental health conditions, or who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment. The DAF will also implement administrative reforms for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future... MORE

Around the Air Force: Leaders talk global security challenges
September 25, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)

Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command
September 19, 2023 — The documents elaborate on the principles and operationalization of mission command... MORE

Airman 1st Class Zackery Easley, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team ceremonial guardsman, greets Vietnam War veterans

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today
September 19, 2023 — The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13. Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo, Chief of Weapons and Tactics with the 502nd Security Forces Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was one of the selectees... MORE

Department of the Air Force launches coaching website
September 18, 2023 — At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach... MORE

Lt. Col. Wendy Cook, 49th Health Care Operations Squadron outgoing commander, receives a final salute from 49th HCOS members

Air Force introduces Multi-Capable Airman training framework
September 18, 2023 — The Multi-Capable Airman training framework provides a consolidated training and educational approach for Airmen to conduct a wide range of military operations... MORE

California Air National Guard Airmen build tents

CMSAF shares vision for ‘Airmen of the Future’ and spectrum of superiority at AFA
September 18, 2023 — Culture, goals and vision were the resonating themes covered by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during her ‘Airmen of the Future’ keynote at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference Sept. 13... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass makes remarks at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

DAF leaders, spouses reflect on changes for military families at AFA panel
September 15, 2023 — Department of the Air Force leaders and their spouses discussed changes and challenges that have impacted military families during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 13... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Mrs. Sharene Brown take part in a panel discussion about the Senior Leader Perspective at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Brown provides update on Air Force’s effort to ‘accelerate change’ to meet global security challenges
September 13, 2023 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. said in a Sept. 12 speech to an influential audience that the service must continue to change to meet the challenges of today’s complex security environment... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept 12, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Allvin stresses need to modernize, transform Air Force during Senate confirmation hearing
September 13, 2023 — Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee on Sept.12 that, if confirmed as the next Air Force Chief of Staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats... MORE

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill for his nomination to be the next Air Force chief of staff, in Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

AETC commander advocates for empowered Airmen, mission command focused training during AFA
September 12, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, shared his message to the force about why building an innate warrior mindset within Airmen and Guardians is critical for peer-to-peer competition in the context of the National Defense Strategy... MORE

Airman speaking into microphone on stage with other Airmen

Around the Air Force: gender relations survey, special leave changes, promotion board alignment
September 8, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, selected servicemembers can take the Department of Defense gender relations survey anonymously, Special Leave Accrual changes and the Air Force is aligning promotion boards for officers to evaluation closeout dates... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, selected servicemembers can take the DoD gender relations survey anonymously, Special Leave Accrual has some important changes, and the Air Force is aligning promotion boards for officers to evaluation closeout dates. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)

Around the Air Force: NCO Retraining Revamp, Aviator Retention, Quantum
August 25, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, retraining for career Airmen evolves, a demonstration program aims to keep rated aviators in service and artificial intelligence paired with Earth’s magnetic field may guide navigators in the future. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)... MORE

Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program
August 22, 2023 — Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program... 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)

DOD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies
August 21, 2023 — In a memo to Department of Defense senior leaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment... MORE

Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command
August 17, 2023 — The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command on Aug. 16... MORE

DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates
August 16, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force opened a public comment period regarding recent updates to the background and methodology for Support of Military Families scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases... MORE

Spouses group photo in front of aircraft

NCO retraining program revamped for FY24
August 15, 2023 — The Air Force is continuing to improve its talent management programs to further develop and retain Airmen... MORE

Around the Air Force: CSAF Nomination, Wedgetail Agreement, Leadership Titles Change
August 4, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, VCSAF Gen. David Allvin is nominated to be the 23rd CSAF, three country’s Air Forces agree to develop the Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft, and Air Force vice commanders become deputy commanders. ... MORE