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USECAF Gina Ortiz Jones visits 433rd Medical Squadron

Nov. 3, 2021

Department of the Air Force nears 97% AD vaccination rate

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Madia Daniel, a 386th Security Forces Squadron team leader, stands stands on patrol at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, November 1, 2021. Daniel is currently taking three classes while deployed, working towards her PhD in Family and Consumer Science. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)

Nov. 2, 2021

Defender balances cultures, career

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — Two cultures. Two military branches. Two degrees. These are just some of the attributes and achievements of Tech. Sgt. Madia Daniel, a first generation Liberian American who applied the lessons from her immigrant family to succeed while having joy. Daniel, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron team leader, is currently working on her PhD in Family & Consumer Science while on her deployment in Kuwait. These pursuits are inspired by her parents’ influence, according to Daniel.

821st CRG deploys to support FEMA’s aid to Texas

Nov. 1, 2021

AFIMSC centralizes critical communication capability with standup of PMO

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The PMO will provide centralized management of the core LMR network and subscriber procurements for all Airmen and Guardians. Traditionally, management of the program was handled at the major command level. Through this initiative, the office aims to improve service and save the Air and Space Forces money and resources.

U.S. participants, Air Force Capt. William Dallmann and Cody Kearse of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate at Rome, New York, interact with UK and U.S. AI tools during the virtual demonstration as part of the UK and U.S. collaboration for accelerating AI development, Oct. 18, 2021. (Courtesy photo)

Oct. 20, 2021

US, UK research labs collaborate on autonomy, artificial intelligence

ROME, N.Y. (AFNS) — The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, hosted an in-person and virtual demonstration highlighting the U.S and the U.K.'s ability to integrate both nation's Artificial Intelligence technologies through a common platform.

Oct. 19, 2021

AFCLC launches updated culture guide app, introduces new educational course with certificate

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The director of the Air Force Culture and Language Center unveiled version 2.0 of the Air Force Culture Guide app to a virtual audience on Oct. 15, 2021, the last day of the 2021 Virtual Air University Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium.

Physical violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior as part of a much larger, systematic pattern of power and control and attempts to dehumanize.

Oct. 17, 2021

Domestic abuse, violence victim shares her story

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — My husband was an active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. The first time he failed a drug test and his leadership went to bat for him. Understandably, they didn’t want to leave him behind. He was demoted, put on extra duty for a month and ordered to briefly attend substance abuse classes.

Oct. 14, 2021

DAF expands civilian employee assistance program

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force expanded its Employee Assistance Program Oct. 1, following a recent contract award by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center.

Maj. Linda McCullough, executive officer for the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., celebrates her promotion to major with her family Aug. 7, 2021. As a dual military household, McCullough is required to have a Family Care Plan in place should something happen that requires her and/or her spouse's absence. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

Oct. 13, 2021

Family Care Plan: What you need to know

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — As any Airman knows, a situation could arise at any time that would require them to leave their homes and their families, whether it be for a short or extended period of time.In order to ensure an available, ready force, the Air Force encourages and, in some instances, requires Airmen to have a family care plan.“As a servicemember whose spouse also

Oct. 8, 2021

Religious accommodation requests: What to expect

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — For Airmen seeking a religious accommodation request, chaplains play a critical role in ensuring each request is fully considered in accordance with DAFI 52-201, Religious Freedom in the Department of the Air Force.

Master Sgt. Daniel McIntyre, Air Force Recruiting Service first sergeant, rings the bell during an AFRS ceremony celebrating each of the Total Force recruiting partners, active duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, making goal and reaching end strength for Fiscal 2021.

Oct. 5, 2021

Space Force, Air Force Total Force recruiting makes goal for Fiscal 2021

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — For the first time in five years, each of the Total Force recruiting partners have reached or exceeded their recruiting goal and each has achieved its end strength for Fiscal 2021.