AFMC News

Sept. 21, 2022
CMSAF announces ‘Purple Book,’ talks people, readiness, culture at AFA

Bass presented her keynote address and took pride in introducing the “The Joint Team,” commonly known as the Purple Book, which aims to help Airmen become better joint-minded service members.
May 18, 2022
DOD Names Lead for Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee

Members of DOD's Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee are in Washington to begin work to address suicides in the U.S. military.
May 5, 2022
EFMP process updates create standardization across branches

The Exceptional Family Member Program has undergone enterprise-wide changes to their processes since September 2021.
April 14, 2022
Lethal means safety is key to suicide prevention

Every death by suicide is an unnerving tragedy, and the Defense Department is taking a comprehensive public health approach to save lives through widespread education and evidence-based prevention practices in the face of one of the military's — and the nation's — most vexing public health crises.
Feb. 17, 2022
Respite care available for EFMP families

Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program are eligible for additional support through the Air Force Respite Care program. Respite Care provides active duty Air Force families with short term specialized child care to reduce the stressors associated with caring for a child with
Jan. 12, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Remember! Celebrate! Act!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will be recognized on Jan. 17, 2022.
Oct. 27, 2021
Development Programs Keep DOD's Workforce Strong

The Defense Department is working to better develop and maintain both its military and civilian workforces, which have always worked together to successfully defend the nation.
July 12, 2021
Summer plans? Have fun, stay safe with tips from TRICARE

Are you vaccinated and excited for summer sun, fun and travel? You aren’t alone. While you get back out there to enjoy all the joys of summer, TRICARE encourages you to do your part to prevent health emergencies.
Oct. 22, 2020
Retired Reserve 'Awaiting Pay' Notification Letter Update

Effective October 1, 2020, Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center reinitiated the process to notify service members assigned to the Air Force Retired Reserve’s ‘awaiting pay’ status on the processing procedures to draw retirement pay.
May 5, 2020
AFE Citizen Airmen create face covers for unit/community

As COVID-19 cases increased across the country, the demand for essential items grew, making it difficult for some to find certain personal protective equipment.Recognizing the need to continue the mission while protecting themselves and others, aircrew flight equipment Airmen from two of the 413th
April 3, 2020
419th Fighter Wing hosts F-35 virtual field trip

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – With closures at schools across the nation due to COVID-19, the 419th Fighter Wing invited students to use their computers or cellphones to “visit” here for a virtual field trip today to see the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-35 Lightning II.Col. Brian Silkey, the
March 18, 2020
Telework options and guidelines for the Air Force Reserve civilians

As COVID-19 response and mitigation drives work force decisions, Air Force Reserve leadership is getting information out as quickly as possible to its supervisors and employees on civilian telework guidance. Telework is an option commanders may consider when making work force decisions in the
Aug. 14, 2019
CMSAF Wright talks resiliency and readiness at all call

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed resiliency and readiness with an auditorium filled with Tinker Airmen during an All Call held at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center during his base visit last week.“The primary reason for me to do base visits is coming out to see what a base
June 14, 2019
Running with faith: an Airman’s journey to redemption

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Standing there with a knife in hand and cold-hearted from the most devastating news of his life, Master Sgt. Brandan “Troy” Keel contemplated an irreversible decision. Looking into his wife’s eyes after learning she was pregnant with another man’s baby, he couldn’t
May 7, 2019
Reserve Citizen Airman takes out-of-this-world oath

The Air Force Reserve’s newest flight surgeon was sworn into service by an astronaut flying at 17,500 miles per hour aboard the International Space Station 210 miles above the Earth on May 4.

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