NOVEMBER 4, 2021 - Yesterday marked the Department of the Air Force’s deadline for active duty component Airmen and Guardians to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As of publication, nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Our Airmen need to be prepared to operate anytime, anywhere in the world,” said Air Force … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 – Air Combat Command leaders announced the command’s two 2022 Spark Tank finalists here today, Nov. 1. The Air Force’s annual Spark Tank competition, which began in 2017, offers an opportunity to empower Airmen to challenge their environments and find innovative solutions to fix processes within their units and command. Cultivating a culture of … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 - Air Force Noncommissioned Officers will have the opportunity to directly influence the development of future officers with the release of a new developmental special duty. The new Special Duty Identifier 8B300, ROTC Training Instructor, places NCOs as enlisted mentors at one of the service’s 145 Reserve Officer Training Corps detachments. Currently, … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 - The United States Air Force awarded a $1,579,662,187 contract to General Electric, GE Edison Works, Cincinnati, Oct. 29, for the purchase of 29 engines — installs and spares — in support of the production of 12 F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. Initial deliveries will begin in October 2023. The contract includes seven additional options for the purchase of a … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 29, 2021 - When the average consumer thinks of cyber-security, the immediate thought usually centers around anti-virus programs, malware protection, or other cyber defense software designed to protect their computer or network from outside threats. A quick check for operating system capability and the star rating from laboratory testing seemingly becomes the deciding … [Read more...]