477th Fighter Group

July 8, 2020
DoD launches effort to collect 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma

The Defense Department has begun an effort to collect 8,000 donated units of plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to support the development of an effective treatment against the disease.
July 2, 2020
Goldfein describes the future of the Air Force

During the hour-long virtual appearance, the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer explained that the service has made progress toward high-priority goals that include all-domain, joint operations and adapting to meeting threats from near-peer powers.
June 22, 2020
Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers

In a memorandum dated June 18, 2020, Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg authorized five-year shaving waivers for Air and Space Professionals diagnosed with Pseudo Folliculitis Barbae, effective immediately.Driven by feedback from the field, the change is intended to provide more time
June 22, 2020
Air Force releases JADO doctrine

Annex 3-1, Department of the Air Force role in JADO, builds on the doctrine note signed by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein in March, and the direction to deter and defeat adversaries from the National Defense Strategy.
June 18, 2020
Coronavirus tests ALS adaptability

Airmen Leadership School is key for Airmen to be successful front line supervisors and leaders; an important aspect considered with the recent pandemic COVID-19 affecting the lives of Airmen across the globe.
June 17, 2020
Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations.Finding uniform items and gear optimized for
June 11, 2020
Healthy Vision Enhances Warfighter Health and Readiness

“Eat your carrots, or your eyes will go bad,” is an age-old myth passed down from generation to generation, as a way to encourage children to eat more vegetables, but is it true?According to the CDC, while carrots are high in vitamin A, a nutrient essential for good vision, increasing your carrot
June 9, 2020
Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
June 8, 2020
Air Force develops digital internship program for Total Force Airmen

In an effort to create a more streamlined pipeline for digital talent inside the Air Force, the Department of Defense software community created a Digital Airmen Internship Program that kicked off in late May 2020
June 5, 2020
Finances made easy with new online portal

The Comptroller Services Portal is an automated incident management application that allows customers to request and receive online assistance from their servicing comptroller squadron. CSP has integrated workflows which assist the customer in seeking help with travel pay, military pay and civilian

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