DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.
Airmen to see changes in deployment cycles with AFFORGEN
The U.S. Air Force is transitioning away from the expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation model after more than 20 years of contingency operations.
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen, Guardians need to know
With more than 4,000 monkeypox cases in the U.S., Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
Kendall talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach for prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24.
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions
The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is now available for eligible Department of the Air Force employees and will continue through July 15.
Air Force operationalizes ACE concept, addresses today’s changing threat environment
The Air Force announced its vision for operating in modern, contested environments June 23, created to codify and synchronize agile combat employment tactics enterprise-wide.
Robinson takes reins at AETC
Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony.
Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future
In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
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2022 AFGSC Women’s Leadership Symposium promotes authenticity
The symposium’s mission, to promote a community of inclusion across Air Force Global Strike Command enabling all personnel to lead as their authentic selves, allowed for guest speakers, both military and civilian, to speak about authenticity.
Air Force clarifies policies for pregnant aircrew
These changes, implemented in 2019, represent data-driven policy adjustments, to include pushing some authorities down to the lowest level possible.