7 Nov 2020

New AFMC supervisor course aims to develop stronger leaders

The course is a complement to the mandatory supervisor training provided by the Air Force and offers supervisors in-depth knowledge of personnel and workplace policies as well as the opportunity for practical application of concepts through case studies and collaborative learning.

5 Nov 2020

Vice Chief’s Challenge creates new document templates, saves Airmen time

The 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge launched in February with a focus on working faster and smarter, and finding innovative ways to give Airmen back their time.

5 Nov 2020

Air Force updates travel screening process for EFMP families

Members selected for an assignment will automatically receive an email with a link to MyVector to begin the screening process. Medical clearance is required for all Exceptional Family Member Program families preparing to PCS, and for those members selected for an overseas assignment.

3 Nov 2020

673d Medical Group rolls out new records system

After delays caused by COVID-19, the Department of Defense has rolled out the Military Health System Genesis, or MHS Genesis – a new military health-records program which streamlines both military and the Department of Veterans Affairs records. MHS Genesis is an integrative electronic health record that provides a location for the MHS to document all patient’s healthcare activities and care.

3 Nov 2020

Female fighter pilots test modified ATAGS “G-suit”

Five female fighter pilots tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit Oct. 26-30.

2 Nov 2020

Patriot Express travel at BWI, SEATAC to require on-site, rapid COVID-19 testing

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to meet long-standing commitments to U.S. allies and partners, the Department of Defense began rapid, on-site COVID-19 testing for passengers departing Baltimore Washington International Airport and Seattle Tacoma Airport aboard Patriot Express flights for official duty at overseas locations.

31 Oct 2020

AETC’s rated diversity improvement strategy team aims to strengthen representation in Air Force rated career fields

From increasing awareness about rated officer careers to removing barriers for qualification, Air Education and Training Command’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy Team is making significant strides to remove barriers that impede the service’s ability to cultivate a diverse rated force.

22 Oct 2020

HQ RIO releases full IR survey results

Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization’s vision continues to be making it easy for Individual Reservists (IRs) to serve. Recent feedback from IRs will be useful for staff at HQ RIO and others.

21 Oct 2020

Brown articulates vision for Air Force’s future in Mitchell Institute appearance

In his first appearance at the influential Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies since becoming the Air Force’s highest ranking officer, Brown offered his prescription during the virtual event for maintaining the service’s excellence, his approach on leadership and insights on an array of topics ranging from the status of the nuclear triad to the value of war games and bureaucracy.

21 Oct 2020

Air Force Reserve adds chaplain, first sergeant positions to boost resiliency

In an effort to promote resiliency, Air Force Reserve Command is placing 10 Active Guard/Reserve chaplains and 30 AGR first sergeants at select Reserve locations around the country.