U.S. Air Force Airmen from across the globe tune into a fireside chat featuring Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, left, chief, Air Force Reserve, Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, middle, director of staff, Headquarters Air Force, and Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, right, director, Air National Guard, during the annual Total Force Integration Symposium at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 22, … [Read more...]
Air Force Budget Focuses on Transformation, Modernization
MARCH 31, 2022 - The $194 billion combined budget proposal unveiled March 28 for the Air Force and Space Force carries a significant boost in spending that senior leaders say is essential to modernizing the services to better confront China and an array of national security threats worldwide. While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, Secretary of the … [Read more...]
Acquisition Instructor Course Trains Airmen
MARCH 30, 2022 - The Air Force Materiel Command Acquisition Instructor Course continues to enhance integration between the acquisition, industry and operational communities. The mission of the AQIC program is to train highly skilled acquisition instructors and leaders in tactical and strategic knowledge to meet the operational needs of tomorrow’s multi‐domain … [Read more...]
Career Intermission Program Reduces Service Obligation
MARCH 29, 2022 - The first CY22 Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1 for eligible Airmen and Guardians interested in a one to three year temporary break from active duty to meet personal or professional needs outside the service. The time commitment members must serve upon return to active duty is now a “one month for one month” ratio, instead of the … [Read more...]
AFMS Looks at Role on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
MARCH 28, 2022 - Each year on March 29 the nation honors the service and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This date marks the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam, on March 29, 1973. While more than 58,000 Americans paid the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam, Air Force Medical Service improvements in aeromedical evacuation … [Read more...]