JANUARY 10, 2024 – National Mentoring Month, observed annually in January, highlights the personal and professional growth within the ranks. In the military, mentors provide mentees with valuable insights, knowledge, and practical skills necessary for mission success. The Department of the Air Force’s 2024 Theme for National Mentoring Month is “Are you Ready?” and focuses on … [Read more...]

JANUARY 10, 2024 – Across the Air Force Materiel Command, dedicated Airmen strive to push boundaries, innovate and excel in their service. Among these exceptional individuals, a select few are recognized by the prestigious Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. The Air Force allocated 181 stripes this year for exceptional performers, and 13 were awarded to AFMC Airmen … [Read more...]

JANUARY 9, 2024 - The Department of the Air Force will host a series of events to show Airmen and Guardians how mentoring can help maximize their potential during National Mentoring Month in January. The DAF theme for 2024 is “Are You Ready?” The service is committed to increasing deliberate mentoring for the Total Force and values mentorship as an enterprise … [Read more...]

JANUARY 9, 2024 - Civilian employees in the grades of GS-07 through GS-15 (and equivalents) may apply for more than 40 civilian development (CD) opportunities including professional military education, academic programs, fellowships, experiential assignments and leadership seminars starting Jan. 10. CD programs support the DAF’s “Civilians We Need” dual-track career model, … [Read more...]

JANUARY 8, 2024 — The 27th Special Operation Wing’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) community and industry partners completed several capability demonstrations throughout December 2023 as part of Air Force Special Operations Command’s Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) development. As directed in the 2022 U.S. National Defense Strategy, AFSOC has shifted its priority from … [Read more...]