Air Force Features

Feb. 23, 2022
AFMC marks progress in diversity initiatives, continues change, implementation

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the enterprise as it implements commander-driven expectations to drive cultural change in the organization.
Feb. 25, 2020
Little Rock AFB squadrons cross the Pacific, train with Yokota AB Airmen

Airmen of the 19th Airlift Wing flew thousands of miles to integrate with Pacific Air Forces C-130J’s from Yokota Air Base, Japan, as part of a larger exercise.
July 15, 2019
AFMC conducts focus groups across enterprise

The AFMC We Need enterprise-wide initiative, launched in late June 2019, seeks inputs and recommendations from AFMC civilian and military Airmen that can help posture the command to best support the National Defense Strategy today and in the decades to come.
July 8, 2019
‘1200 in 12’ initiative succeeds as final new hire pledges oath

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex announced its initiative during a press conference Aug. 15, 2018. The task at hand was to hire 1,200 new workers within 12 months, or by the end of fiscal 2019. At the time, 7,200 personnel worked for the complex, providing maintenance and repair for several
Dec. 19, 2018
Air Force base of preference initiative evolves to permanent program

The Base of Preference enhanced assignment initiative begins Jan. 9, 2019, and provides enlisted Airmen who have 48 months’ time on station as of May 2019 the opportunity to apply for available Permanent Change of Station assignments in the continental United States, or CONUS, through an immediate,
Oct. 25, 2018
First Sergeant Academy to increase course length, improve skills

The Air Force’s First Sergeant Academy is increasing resident class length to four weeks to help fuel the chief of staff of the Air Force’s initiative to revitalize squadrons.
Sept. 8, 2017
Dobbins ARB provides hurricane evacuation support

Late on the evening of Sept. 6, 2017, the first of several KC-130 Super Hercules carrying evacuees landed at the Dobbins Air Reserve Base flightline. What began as a typical aircraft arrival scene with airfield managers guiding the planes in, became a bit more unique as Marine Corps aircrews
June 26, 2017
Squadrons, MAJCOMs join forces in revitalization initiative

As part of an Air Force-wide initiative, squadron revitalization teams visited Scott Air Force Base and Air Mobility Command June 22 - 23, 2017.
Oct. 13, 2016
CSAF letter to Airmen

This paper is the second in a series to share my thinking behind three key CSAF focus areas over the next four years. As stated in the first paper, "Revitalizing Squadrons – the Heartbeat of the Air Force", these ideas are neither revolutionary nor a significant vector change. Each align with our
Aug. 9, 2016
CSAF letter to Airmen

Attached is the first in a series of short papers I will share that outlines my thinking in key focus areas. You will find each in our Strategic Master Plan (SMP) and Air Force Future Operating Construct (AFFOC); and each nests nicely under SecAF’s priorities of: Taking Care of Airmen; Balancing

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