Nov. 9, 2021

Department of the Air Force releases findings on Interpersonal Violence survey

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they experience any kind of interpersonal violence.

Nov. 8, 2021

SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific-industry training, apprenticeships or internships.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sept. 22, 2021

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.