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.

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. 20, 2021

Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China, other threats

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented his State of the Forces address during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space, & Cyber Conference, Sept. 20.

Sept. 7, 2021

DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.

Aug. 24, 2021

Air Force revises wing, vice and group command screening board process

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — This year, the Air Force implemented a revised process for the 2022 wing, vice and group command screening boards to streamline notification, align more closely with joint partners and enhance senior leader talent management. Approximately 24% of all O-6 positions are command billets and half of the 780 command positions come vacant each year.

Aug. 23, 2021

Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of field

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — Mental health leaders across the Air Force met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, to discuss military mental health care, telehealth, the impact of COVID-19 and embedded mental health support.