Air Force Features

Sept. 28, 2023
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means.
Sept. 27, 2023
DoD to establish AI Battle Labs in EUCOM, INDOPACOM

These multi-classification labs will collect operational theater data — ranging from logistics to cyber — and share it with the DoD enterprise, providing central hubs for digital integration among federal entities, industry, coalition partners and American citizenry.
Sept. 27, 2023
DAF's 2023 DEIA Conference champions respect, recruitment, retention and readiness

This year's theme, "Respect, Recruit, Retain and Ready," aimed to empower all Airmen and Guardians, emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership, trust and belonging amid an evolving battlefield.
Sept. 27, 2023
Air Force trailblazer, Maj. Gen. Leavitt, retires after 31 years of service

From her early aspirations in aerospace engineering to confronting policies that once barred women from combat-coded fighter aircraft roles, Leavitt's resolve knew no bounds.
Sept. 24, 2023
DAF childcare fees amended following DoD policy change

Executive Order 14095, "Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers," directs the DoD to improve the affordability of childcare on military installations.
Sept. 20, 2023
Air Force releases Enlisted Airmanship Continuum

The Air Force published a letter to Airmen detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen.
Sept. 19, 2023
Pacific Angel 23-3 concludes in Brunei

Pacific Angel 23-3 Brunei wrapped up at Rimba Air Force Base, Sept.15, after four days of multiple search and rescue and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response training operations.
Sept. 18, 2023
SecAF announces Air Task Force model

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the Air Task Force as the next step in the Air Force’s Force Generation model during the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 7, 2023
After 5 years, Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy changing the face of aviation

Since the summer of 2018, 1,089 AFJROTC cadets have pursued their dream of becoming a pilot, with 861, or 79%, succeeding.
Sept. 7, 2023
USAFE-AFAFRICA demonstrates breakthrough mobile MQ-9A satellite launch, recovery package

The SLR-P offers a compact, "wallet-sized" innovation poised to launch and recover the MQ-9A at strategic theater locations situated in some of the most rugged, remote outposts in Europe.
Sept. 6, 2023
Airmen reflect on lessons learned at Patriot Medic 23

Seventy Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group spent 19 days undergoing rigorous and realistic training at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin as part of Patriot Medic 23.
Sept. 5, 2023
'Serving during a consequential time': Top enlisted leader engages with Airmen at Joint Base Andrews

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recently discussed current and future challenges for Airmen while speaking with Joint Base Andrews personnel.
Sept. 1, 2023
Shining a light on resources during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Help is readily available, and professionals can help you and/or your family cope with things such as work stress, relationship problems, legal issues and substance abuse concerns.
Aug. 31, 2023
DAF unveils art commemorating 75 Years of Air and Space Power

DAF celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Air and Space heritage in September 2022 and commissioned the art to help tell the stories of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Aug. 30, 2023
Airmen, Guardian, Soldiers lead the way during Ranger Assessment Course

Fifteen Airmen, 15 Soldiers and one Guardian tested their limits during a Ranger Assessment Course, the Air Forces’ version of the Army’s Small Unit Ranger Tactics, or SURT.

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