OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force. Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, Airmen will have the opportunity to volunteer to join the following seven developmental duties: military training … [Read more...]
Help Available to Airmen During Government Shutdown
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means. Those experiencing financial difficulties should contact their chain of command, who can provide more information on the financial aid organizations below. Compensation:The Military Leaders Economic Security … [Read more...]
Trilateral Exercise Kicks Off in the Pacific
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30, two U.S. Air Force F-35s, two RAAF F-35s and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15Js fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean prior to the start of Exercise Bushido Guardian (BG) 25 near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. Bushido Guardian has historically been a bilateral exercise between the JASDF and RAAF, but BG25 marks … [Read more...]
Air Force Exercising at Scale
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - Last month, the Department of the Air Force concluded its Department-Level Exercise series, a month-long series of exercises conducted across the Western Pacific, including Resolute Force Pacific, Resolute Space, Mobility Guardian 2025, Emerald Warrior and Bamboo Eagle 25-3. The purpose? DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more … [Read more...]
The Importance of Building the Military Community
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, participated in the ‘Defining Community: Building Connections That Matter’ panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium Sept. 23. During the visit, McCool emphasized the impact of communities on military readiness as the Air Force prepares for future operational … [Read more...]