APRIL 16, 2022 - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Small Arms Program Office is in the final phase of delivering the Squad Designated Marksmanship Rifle, or SDMR, to units across the Air Force. The Air Force purchased approximately 1,464 SDMRs that will be distributed across the service based on approved allowances. The SDMR is a semi-automatic, 7.62x51mm … [Read more...]

APRIL 15, 2022 - The Air Force continuously assesses the medical policies surrounding its aviators, updating policies as new data and research emerge. This commitment to data driven medical decisions and policy updates keep Airmen flying safely and the mission on track. In the last five years, the Air Force updated or created policies related to migraines, pregnancy, high … [Read more...]

APRIL 15, 2022 - Tyndall Air Force Base is a fast paced, high-speed installation. Between rebuilding from the ground up, hosting one of the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air combat exercises, monthly Weapons System Evaluation Programs and training the Air Force’s newest F-22 Raptor pilots, force protection efforts are extensive and occur 24/7. The 325th Security … [Read more...]

APRIL 14, 2022 - Whiteman Air Force Base concluded the first iteration of Exercise Agile Tiger, designed to improve joint warfighter lethality through high fidelity mission planning, execution and debrief. The exercise enhanced participants’ ability to communicate, collaborate and operate together, ensuring unity of effort across the joint force. Over the course of four … [Read more...]

APRIL 14, 2022 - A recent update to the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility. Authorized up to 35 days of Permissive Temporary Duty, they can divide the days into separate PTDYs if deemed appropriate by … [Read more...]