DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 6, the Friday before Mother’s Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform.
CSAF Spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative
The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices.
Department of the Air Force leaders talk Leadership, family during panel at AFA
Panel members answered questions highlighting the importance of their key spouses, families, and the impact they’ve had on their overall careers.
Department of the Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families
The 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade public education surrounding installations.
Air Force improves assignment process for co-parents, considers custody agreements
Assignment authorities will now be able to consider requests for an assignment or deferment to a location near their children, even if the co-parents are not married.
Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights signed
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly and Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett have signed the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights.
Department of the Air Force to consider military family support measures in future basing decisions
The addition of these criteria aims to ensure locations under consideration have sufficient support for the unique needs of military families who relocate frequently.
NORAD tracks Santa
As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on Dec. 24.
Air Force Academy names airfield in honor of Tuskegee hero
His journey, marked by excellence and overcoming institutionalized racial barriers, was celebrated at the Air Force Academy, Nov. 1, during a ceremony to name its airfield in his honor.
AETC hosts women’s fly-in event
The AETC Women’s Fly-In event recognized, valued and leveraged the differences and similarities which make the Air Force better and stronger–a diversity that is necessary to become a more lethal force.
