President Biden commemorates 9/11 anniversary with service members in Alaska
U.S. President Joe Biden observed the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2023.
Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response
Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.
CSAF issues warning of PLA recruitment of US Air Force members, veterans
CSAF issued a warning about a growing threat to national security – the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the PLA.
DoD announces changes to special leave accrual policy for service members
The revised provisions of section 701 U.S.C. title 10 reduced the maximum amount of accrued leave that may be retained by a service member at the end of the FY from 120 days to 90 days.
Air Force announces CY24 promotion board schedule, aligns to officer SCODs
The Air Force announced the 2024 promotion board schedule Aug. 22, which marks the transition to align most promotion boards with their associated evaluation closeout dates.
DoD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies
In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command
The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command Aug. 16.
DAF selects JetZero to develop blended wing body aircraft prototype
The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16.
DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates
The DAF opened a public comment period regarding recent updates to the background and methodology for Support of Military Families scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases.
Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program
Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.