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June 20, 2022
Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery

Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17.
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 20, 2022
JTR update provides relief to dorm Airmen

A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840.
June 20, 2022
DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms

The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.
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 6, 2022
Air Force announces winners of this year’s DAF art contest

The Air Force Services Center recently announced the winners of this year’s Air Force Art Contest. More than 2,240 pieces of art submitted from over 1,600 participants of all ages who used a variety of media. Air Force Materiel Command installations had multiple winners in the youth categories.
June 1, 2022
DAF Gaming delivers Gaming Expo, Esports Championship at FORCECON 2022

Air Force Services Center and the Department of the Air Force Gaming achieved two major firsts Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio – the first Department of Defense Armed Forces Esports Championship and the inaugural Air Force Gaming Minor League Championships. The gaming league was center stage at
June 1, 2022
2023 Spark Tank open for submissions

Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen are invited to submit innovative, game-changing ideas to compete in the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition now, with preliminary rounds open from June 1 to August 17, 2022.
May 23, 2022
Youth programs gear up for Summer

As COVID-19 rates drop in many parts of the country, youth centers across the Department of the Air Force are looking forward to reopening their doors to youth and teens.
May 21, 2022
C-17 Globemaster III dedicated in honor of ‘Candy Bomber,’ Berlin Airlift

A two-day celebration honoring Col. Gail Halvorsen, the "Candy Bomber," took place in Provo, Utah.
May 20, 2022
Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format

The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees.
May 18, 2022
Future of nursing: Telehealth, more innovation, maybe some robots

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked many changes to the Military Health System and forced all providers - especially nurses - to innovate at near-quantum speed with agility and flexibility.
May 16, 2022
Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress successfully released an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast. The ARRW is designed to enable the U.S. to hold fixed, high-value, time-sensitive targets at risk in contested environments from stand-off distances.
May 6, 2022
AFMC’s first lady shares military spouse perspective

As a 38-year military spouse, Caroline Bunch, the spouse of Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC Commander, understands the sacrifice spouses make and how they play an integral role in the success of the military.
May 6, 2022
Start prepping now to cross finish line

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Sweat, tears, medals and a feeling of accomplishment is what awaits those who cross the finish line at the 2022 Air Force Marathon. Before that, the body should be trained to perform.The Air Force Marathon team provides training programs for the full and half

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