SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 - During a roundtable discussion at the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Sep. 11, Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones met with Air Force Reservists to discuss the Department of Defense-wide COVID-19 vaccination directive and its quickly-approaching completion deadline of Dec. 2, for the Air Force Reserve established by Secretary … [Read more...]
Air Force Adds Digital Literacy Competency For All Airmen
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 - The Air Force has identified 24 Air Force foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic, competency-based approach to develop the force. These competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas and Developing Organizations. One of those 24 … [Read more...]
Communications Squadron Redesignated As Cyber Squadron
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - The 55th Communications Squadron recently met all objectives required by the Air Force to be redesignated as the 55th Cyber Squadron. The redesignation indicates the squadron will add a new Mission Defense Team to its overall capabilities while continuing to maintain their legacy mission. “I’m so proud of the unit and our amazing Airmen,” said Lt. … [Read more...]
Defenders Beta Test New Weapons Qualification Course
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - Defenders from across the Total Force are currently beta testing a new Air Force security forces weapons qualification course designed to enhance proficiency across the career field. Developed by the Air Force Security Forces Center, a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the proposed course will seamlessly … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Reports on Racial Disparity Reviews
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9. The progress update report is available for download here and the second report findings can be downloaded here. PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE FIRST DISPARITY REVIEW The first Independent Racial … [Read more...]