AUGUST 1, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force has established a new Cross-Functional Team to combat barriers to mental health, wellness and resilience for Airmen, Guardians, and their families. 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 … [Read more...]

JULY 31, 2023 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center moved another step forward in establishing combat support training ranges across the enterprise with a security forces-focused proof of concept exercise at the Silver Flag site on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 17-28. As part of the CSTR concept, the exercise tested the delivery of Defender unit-led … [Read more...]

JULY 28, 2023 - Senior U.S. Space Force leaders shared their perspective with Guardians and their families and addressed concerns about childcare resources at the first virtual Space Force Child Care Community Forum in July. This forum is being established in direct response to Guardian feedback related to their child care challenges. The SFCCCF will allow Guardians and … [Read more...]

JULY 28, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs, and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions. Changes to the National Defense Strategy have shifted the service’s strategic focus and priorities to the Asia-Pacific region. As our … [Read more...]

JULY 27, 2023 - Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with expertise in joint planning and strategy, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III announced July 26. Allvin would assume the highest military position in the Air Force, responsible for the organization, … [Read more...]