June 3, 2022 Air Force Medical Service launches ‘Nutrition Kitchen’ series The Nutrition Kitchen’s goal is to inspire healthy meal choices by providing options for service members to make realistic changes to foods they are already eating, while also providing the opportunity to learn the science behind those choices and “level up” their nutrition knowledge.
June 1, 2022 DAF Gaming delivers Gaming Expo, Esports Championship at FORCECON 2022 Air Force Services Center and the Department of the Air Force Gaming achieved two major firsts Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio – the first Department of Defense Armed Forces Esports Championship and the inaugural Air Force Gaming Minor League Championships. The gaming league was center stage at
May 31, 2022 Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees.The new format consists of three unique seasons – spring, summer and fall, expanding opportunities for more competitors to participate,
May 31, 2022 Defense secretary: DOD must increase efforts to destigmatize mental health care The White House and the Defense Department have made taking care of military families a priority, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said May 28.
May 31, 2022 Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update DAF announces dress and appearance policy updates.
May 31, 2022 Air Force begins third-party inspections on privatized and government owned housing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is preparing to launch a new third-party inspection initiative to gather information on the current state of the service’s privatized and government owned housing inventory. The inspections will touch all DAF privatized
May 31, 2022 Suicide prevention and mental health resources provide help: You are not alone Life is full of ups and downs. But sometimes life events - financial strain, relationships, isolation, emotional or sexual abuse, stress, and misuse or abuse of alcohol or drugs - can lead to depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide for some. It’s important to remember that you are not alone.
May 19, 2022 Law increases number of man-days Reservists can serve before needing a waiver The change in the NDAA that allows Reservists to serve the equivalent of five years of man-days in a rolling six-year period of time – up from three years in a four-year span – is good news for Reserve Citizen Airmen who were nearing the old 1,095-day limit. It also encourages more Reservists to
May 18, 2022 AGR Assignments Process Update Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center has made adjustment for on-boarding Active Guard Reserve members. The adjustments enable Airmen to get their next assignment faster with quicker advertisements, efficient selections and reduced order times.