May 23, 2024 Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for full-time positions This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act legislative proposal approved by Congress and signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
May 23, 2024 Air Force releases FY24 Selective Retention Bonus list, updates to reenlistment policy The U.S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Oct. 1.
May 16, 2024 DAF e-Learning adds Microsoft Teams app The effort is part of the command’s deliberate development and installation of IT systems that support learning, advanced learning applications and data analytics so Airmen can obtain and exchange information.
May 15, 2024 USAF Units of Action: Air Task Forces defined, first locations announced The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action.
May 15, 2024 DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate.
May 13, 2024 Modeling, Simulation Summit: Following through with training transformation The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit was held at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, May 7-9.
May 8, 2024 ‘One Team, One Fight’: SecAF visits Keesler AFB Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Second Air Force, the 81st Training Wing and the 403rd Wing at Keesler, May 3.
May 7, 2024 AFIMSC tools deliver data-driven solutions across DAF The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Innovation and Improvement Division is transforming the way Airmen do business by integrating cutting-edge data-prep and data-visualization tools across the Department of the Air Force.
May 3, 2024 SecAF Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards AFB Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA, May 2, to experience firsthand the unique aircraft, which incorporates machine learning and highly specialized software.
May 2, 2024 Air Force researchers design, build, fly autonomous aircraft in 24 hours Three-person team took on task of evaluating how to rapidly adapt small UASs, their technology and payloads based on the need and environment.
April 29, 2024 Top Air Force leaders visit JB Charleston, highlight urgency of reoptimization in ‘time of consequence’ Joint Base Charleston welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, his wife Mrs. Gina Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi April 26.
April 29, 2024 Airlift invention by Airmen saves Air Force time, money The “K-Wedge” device was developed to prevent cargo pallet damage during airlift missions. Its success showcases the effectiveness of partnerships in fostering innovative solutions for Air Fore operations.
April 26, 2024 Tyndall AFB answers CSAF’s Call for Change amidst Great Power Competition While visiting, Allvin and Flosi voiced a deep appreciation for the hard work and resilience of the Airmen, families and local civic leaders of Team Tyndall, who have truly embraced the “Installation of the Future” performance expectations.
April 25, 2024 Referral bonuses aim to help fill mission-critical vacancies The goal of the program is to incentivize current employees who recruit individuals that are subsequently appointed to eligible positions.
April 24, 2024 Project Arc: Delivering tailored innovations to 435th AGOW warfighters A Project Arc team integrated with 435th AGOW units and conducted a broad range of technological support and advancements to improve mission accomplishment and solve problems encountered by warfighters in the field.