Oct. 19, 2021 Kendall calls for ‘technically and operationally innovative approaches’ to meet logistics challenges Kendall’s keynote remarks to the National Defense Transportation Association and the U.S. Transportation Command’s Fall Meeting offered in unvarnished terms the challenges facing the United States posed by China and what the U.S. must do to best maintain global stability.
Sept. 30, 2021 Department of the Air Force leaders talk leadership, family during panel at AFA Panel members answered questions highlighting the importance of their key spouses, families, and the impact they’ve had on their overall careers.
Sept. 27, 2021 DoD authorizes temporary increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for certain locations Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH may be eligible to apply and receive BAH at the temporarily higher rate.
Sept. 20, 2021 Brown presses case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. attended the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, to deliver his “Accelerate Change to Empowered Airmen” speech, Sept. 20.
Sept. 20, 2021 Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China, other threats Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented his State of the Forces address during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space, & Cyber Conference, Sept. 20.
Sept. 16, 2021 Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun.
Sept. 14, 2021 Foundational Competencies: Digital Literacy 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 foundational competencies is digital literacy, which was added this year.
Sept. 7, 2021 DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.
Sept. 5, 2021 Air Force Learning Professionals’ online Communities of Practice now available These Communities of Practice include pathways to address objectives designed to advance force development as outlined in the Air Education and Training Command Strategic Action Plan and address knowledge and skills gaps identified in a learning professional training gap analysis study conducted by
Sept. 3, 2021 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.