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Aug 2019
Air Force advances innovation at “Spark Collider”
In Air Force-speak, the Spark Collider “will accelerate the matching of Air Force problems with viable solutions” by being equal parts speed dating, tech showcase and pitch sessions. The Air Force’s effort to innovate is part of a central tenet for defending the United States as outlined in the National Defense Strategy.
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Aug 2019
Ollie Crawford: Air Force advocate laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Crawford died July 21 in San Antonio two days after turning 94 years old. Born on July 19, 1925, in Amarillo, Texas, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II at the age of 18 as an aviation student, earning his wings and commission in early 1945.
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Jul 2019
Air Force releases request for proposals for new ICBM system
The request is for the weapon system’s Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase and includes five production lot options to produce and deploy the weapon system.
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May 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS
The Air Force announced the spouse relicensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
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May 2019
Air Force simplifies promotion recommendation forms for officers
The Air Force announced today it will make adjustments to the way the Air Force Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form, will be filled out and used for Total Force officer promotion boards beginning in September 2019.
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Apr 2019
Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance
The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.
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Apr 2019
Wilson, Goldfein outline Air Force progress, need for larger force
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday that the Air Force must get bigger and funding must be predictable to meet – and defeat – security threats at home, globally and in space in an era of great power competition.
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Mar 2019
Air Force unveils new infrastructure strategy to get more value for money, improve facilities
The Air Force announced on March 22 a new Infrastructure Investment Strategy following a yearlong review that brings new analytical tools and focus that will enhance readiness at bases worldwide.
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Feb 2019
Citing health, safety concerns, Wilson and Goldfein order commanders to conduct ‘100% review’ of all base housing
Responding to reports of poorly maintained and unsafe housing across several installations, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 19 directed commanders at every base worldwide to conduct a “100 percent review” of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1.
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Jan 2019
Air Force makes updates to enlisted evaluation policies
The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports.
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Jan 2019
Air Force announces fiscal year 2019 aviation bonuses
The Air Force announced Jan. 23 the details of the fiscal year 2019 Aviation Bonus program.
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Jan 2019
$40M available for start-ups, small businesses through Air Force Pitch Day
The Air Force is calling for submissions from start-ups and small businesses as it seeks to rapidly invest up to $40 million at Air Force Pitch Day as part of a larger rapid contracting effort.
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Jan 2019
AF-wide lodging rate increase effective Jan. 1
Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.
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Dec 2018
AFSPC assumes COMSATCOM procurement responsibility for DoD
The Air Force Space Command commander assumed responsibility for procurement of commercial satellite communications services for the Department of Defense from the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency December 12. The move is in accordance with Section 1601(a) of the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act.
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Dec 2018
89th Airlift Wing to fly tribute honoring former president
The 89th Airlift Wing, based at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, will conduct a tribute flight in honor of former President George H. W. Bush with an Air Force VC-25A, over the interment site at College Station, Texas, at 3:55 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
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