Jan. 6, 2022

Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) — Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. This relationship helps achieve mission success and motivates Airmen to achieve their goals.

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.

Sept. 9, 2021

Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.

Sept. 7, 2021

Department of the Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations.

Feb. 19, 2021

Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The review follows the department’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review released in Dec. 2020 and expands its focus into three additional racial categories (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), gender, and one additional ethnic category (Hispanic/Latinx).

Jan. 6, 2021

Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.

Aug. 4, 2020

Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of CCAF.

July 14, 2020

Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.