Jan. 12, 2023 DoD rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate The memoranda mandating Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve personnel be vaccinated against COVID-19 was rescinded Jan. 10.
Sept. 23, 2022 Defense Department moving ahead on recommendations to combat sexual assault The DoD now has a framework in place to track the implementation and effectiveness of its efforts to stop sexual assault and harassment, which includes regular progress reviews through senior leadership forums.
Sept. 7, 2022 DAF counters insider threat risks Insider threat awareness keeps everyone affiliated with DoD to do their part in keeping installations, information, resources and personnel safe.
Aug. 29, 2022 Air Force demonstrates defense-wide leadership through energy resilience readiness exercises ERREs are helping the DAF address challenges brought about by asymmetric threats to enabling systems like energy and water, changes to the global climate, and increasing complexity and interdependency of missions and infrastructure.
Aug. 19, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 16, 2022 DoD releases first departmentwide social media policy The Defense Department released a policy that spells out how DoD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DoD.
July 20, 2022 Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the CDC endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older.
June 8, 2022 DoD pays tribute to LGBTQ+ service members Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, and it's also a time for the Defense Department, the nation and the world to acknowledge the challenges that remain and to reaffirm commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ people.
June 3, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 21, 2022 DoD’s largest annual IT, cyberpower event resumes in-person attendance Over the last two years, the Department of the Air Force IT and Cyberpower Education and Training Event was held virtually due to the pandemic. This year the event returns from its virtual home to its physical home in Montgomery, Aug. 29-31.
May 20, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 3, 2022 Department of the Air Force Spring Tattoo: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling celebrates the Air Force at 75 The Department of the Air Force celebrated its 75th anniversary during a Spring Tattoo performance at the Air Force Ceremonial Lawn in Washington, D.C., May 3.
April 22, 2022 DoD announces 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners Since 1962, installations across the Department of Defense have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies that successfully support mission readiness.
April 8, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 13, 2022 82nd Aerial Target Squadron’s watercraft prove critical in Air Force mission Part of the 82nd ATRS’s mission is to clear the waterborne corridor using missile retriever boats for target launch and recovery, as well as to remove drones and aircraft debris post-launch.