Sept. 20, 2021

CMSAF reaffirms case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass delivered remarks during the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20.

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

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.

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.

Aug. 14, 2021

The Initial Perception

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program puts some of their best people as the first stop warriors interact with.

Aug. 13, 2021

Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.

July 19, 2021

CSAF delivers powerful message in new Air Force commercial

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a powerful message about air power and diversity in a new Air Force commercial titled “Helmet.”

June 14, 2021

Air Force coins official Maintenance Duty Uniform, adds immediate wear of tactical OCP caps

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Air Force commanders of units with aircraft maintenance, industrial and other labor intensive Air Force Specialty Codes will have the option to authorize wear of a standardized, maintenance duty uniform, also referred to as coveralls, which may be worn on a day-to-day basis upon publication of the updated AFI 36-2903 anticipated for August 2021.