CMSAF Bass visits West Africa
The U.S. has two cooperative security locations in Niger; Air Base 101, Niamey and Air Base 201, Agaedez. During her three-day visit, Bass met with U.S. Airmen and joint force mission partners to gain first-hand knowledge of how Airmen deter and defeat…
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.
New F-35 Lightning IIs join USAFE, RAF Lakenheath fleet for first time
RAF Lakenheath was selected in 2015 to host the first U.S. F-35A squadrons in Europe based on very close ties with the RAF, existing infrastructure and combined training opportunities.
WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles
Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination.
AFNORTH’s CAP takes flight to assist tornado recovery
Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH)’s Civil Air Patrol aircrews are flying storm surveys to assist the National Weather Service and the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency in gauging the official intensities of the deadly tornadoes that ripped into the Midw…
Effective March 31, 2022 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback
Effective March 31, 2022, the 10 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback for all Airmen, enlisted and officer, across all ranks. The ALQs will also form the basis for the new officer and enlisted evaluation systems projected for re…
Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate
This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Air Force Under Secretary visits Cape Cod air, space installations
While at Otis ANGB, Jones was briefed by wing leadership on a variety of topics including the wing’s two intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, cyber engineering and installation mission, as well as the wing’s significant successes ove…
Air Force Under Secretary tours EADS
Air Force Under Secretary Gina Ortiz Jones toured the Eastern Air Defense Sector operations floor and recognized Airmen for outstanding performance.
Update: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31
Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, scheduled for March 20-25, 2022, and March 27-April 1, 2022, in Denton, Tex…