DoD releases findings from independent panel review of Microelectronics Quantifiable Assurance Effort
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 directed the DAF chief scientist to assemble an independent panel of experts and conduct a review of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s Microelectronics Quantifiabl…
New benefit gives military families more flexibility in paying for dependent care
The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA, initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses.
Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians
The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental …
UPDATE: Air Force receives additional funds for PCSs
Due to additional support by Congress, the Air Force gained more funding for overseas PCSs.
Department of the Air Force partners with NASCAR at Pocono Raceway
Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Pocono Raceway to participate in the AFRS mission at the NASCAR Cup Series Race July 23.
Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience
The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency …
General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs
With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will
Air Force aligns leadership titles with joint force
Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to
Justice Department reinforces federal protections for servicemembers and their spouses in letter to state officials
The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families.