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June 1, 2023
STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

The latest iteration of the Space Test Course, class 23-1, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School recently completed their capstone exercise, the course’s most rigorous and comprehensive yet.
May 17, 2023
WEAR program enables Airmen and Guardians’ permissive TDY status to aid recruiting efforts

Airmen and Guardians looking to help inspire, engage and recruit the future force by participating first-hand in events that enhance the Department of the Air Force’s recruiting mission are encouraged to look into the We Are All Recruiters, or WEAR, program.
March 21, 2023
DAF leaders stress importance of transformation, partnerships, on-time appropriations

The Department of the Air Force’s top civilian and military leaders spoke with defense experts and industry partners during the 14th annual McAleese Defense Programs Conference March 15.
Feb. 27, 2023
Space Force, Air Force partner to establish new Space Test Course

The U.S. Air and Space Forces have partnered on the course that will instruct Guardians on test and evaluation processes for robust and methodical system testing of space-flight equipment.
Jan. 19, 2023
Aim High application gets updated feature to help any Airman become a recruiter

Air Force Recruiting Service updated their Aim High application to allow any app user to assist in the Air Force’s recruiting efforts.
Nov. 21, 2022
DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms

On Oct.1, the Department of the Air Force launched the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program, or “Rent the Camo,” that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 10 participating bases.
Sept. 19, 2022
Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses issues from personnel to recruiting and China during his keynote address at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 8, 2022
Atlantic runway reopens, increases U.S., British military capabilities

After a year of construction, Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield resumed full flight operations recently with the opening of the newly paved eastern portion of the runway. This was largely due to support from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.
Sept. 7, 2022
Air, Space Force installations seek mediators to help with conflict resolution

The Department of the Air Force is seeking mediators for conflict resolution as an alternative solution to litigation for workplace conflicts.
July 25, 2022
Inaugural Space Force race registration open until Nov. 1

Registration for the first-ever United States Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler race, in-person and virtual events, is open until Nov. 1, 2022, at https://runspaceforce.com/.
June 27, 2022
Kendall outlines progress on ‘transformation’ tempered by continuing threats, need for ‘urgency’

Offering a report card on the state of transformation across the Air and Space Forces, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said June 24 that progress has been made but more is needed, and the pace of change must quicken to reshape and refocus the services to meet fast evolving global threats.
June 20, 2022
USSF announces interservice transfer opportunities

The U.S. Space Force is accepting FY23 Interservice Transfer Program applications from June 15–30.
June 13, 2022
Air Force, Space Force hackathon applications close June 17

A hackathon is an innovation and software development event commonly employed by technology companies, in which teams self-form and urgently develop working prototypes that are later presented to senior leaders.
June 2, 2022
Servicing support for Airmen assigned to Space Force fully operational

The Air Force Materiel Command reached Full Operational Capability for its Servicing Major Command support to Space Force-assigned Airmen, June 1, 2022.
May 23, 2022
Space Force, Air Force sign landmark MOU on Guardian uniforms

Wade Yamada, Deputy Director of Staff, Office of the Chief of Space Operations and Lea Kirkwood, Program Executive Officer and Director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Agile Combat Support (ACS) Directorate signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on May 16.The memo formally

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