DAF announces new enlisted development and education policy
The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline and modernize Total Force enlisted development following the separation of DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, into more specialized instructions.
Air Force to begin accepting warrant officer applications
The Air Force is now accepting applications for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields.
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees
We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
Help available for Airmen, Guardians to mitigate inflation impacts
Aiming to ease the burden of price hikes, the Department of the Air Force is assessing and enacting support across compensation, entitlements for permanent change of station/household goods moves, personal finance readiness and food insecurity aid.
Records portal marks first anniversary with faster turnaround times, streamlined customer service
The Air Force Review Boards Agency marks its electronic records portal’s first anniversary by noting faster response times and streamlined customer service.
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster
“We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities – that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz-Jones. “The four-hour…
DoD authorizes temporary increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for certain locations
Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH may be eligible to apply and receive BAH at the temporarily higher rate.
Department of the Air Force completes first officer promotion board using new categories, selects 1,214 for promotion to O-5
The 2020 Line of the Air Force (LAF) lieutenant colonel board, which convened May 4-20, is also the first board to transition away from below-the-promotion-zone promotion opportunity while assigning line numbers based on order of merit versus time in g…
Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for OCP items, 2PFDU
Several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform (2PFDU) on June 1, have been delayed to Sept. 1.
Around the Air Force: Resiliency stand down / New GPS satellite
In today’s look around the Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, talks about resiliency as the service announces a stand down day for all wings, and Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, completes testing of a new satellite. (Ho…