MARCH 11, 2022 - Starting March 1, either parent of a Department of the Air Force military-to-military couple may now have up to 12 months to request separation from the service after the birth or adoption of a child. A military-to-military couple is defined as a DAF active duty member married to another DAF active duty member. Caregiver separation and childbirth … [Read more...]
Digital University Offers More Educational Opportunities for Airmen
MARCH 8, 2022 - Digital University (DU) has added new course offerings and platform upgrades as it’s made the switch from AWS GovCloud to the more secure Cloud One environment. The move to Cloud One, which aligns with direction from the Air Force, took place Jan. 20, according to Capt. Michael Valentin, DU director. DU’s lead designer, Ron Stevens, stated the DU team, … [Read more...]
Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign Kicks Off
Photo By Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski | Col. Ryan Keeney, 49th Wing commander, and Air Force Assistance Funds representatives pose for a photo on Feb. 28, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The four charities that the AFAF supports help by providing money to help with things such as medical, dental, housing payments, car payments and many more. (U.S. Air Force photo … [Read more...]
RED HORSE Restructures to Elevate Deployment Capabilities
Members of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron carry an Airman on a stretcher to a simulated casualty collection point during an exercise May 4, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Because the 819th RHS is a self-contained unit, all members must be able to perform basic medical response in addition to their primary duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heather Heiney) MARCH 7, 2022 … [Read more...]
Red Flag 22-2 Showcases Integration of Air Power
MARCH 7, 2022 - Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 is underway. Coalition partners have landed and the around-the-clock training has begun. This iteration will focus on tactical integration of cutting edge airpower. These efforts will reinforce the exercise's root purpose to provide junior combat air force aviators and partners a next-to-real training environment. "We must have a deep … [Read more...]