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April 28, 2021
Instructor-pilot victim-advocates help sexual assault survivors stay in the cockpit

Until recently there was one major hurdle hundreds of Airmen at Vance Air Force Base face when reporting sexual assault -- fear of losing their flying status. Vance Air Force Base removed that hurdle by training instructor pilots as Volunteer Victim Advocates for the first time in September 2020.
April 28, 2021
DAF kicks off 2021 Fall Prevention Focus

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.-- For the eighth year, the Department of the Air Force is partnering with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls being held May 3-7. The DAF theme for this year’s focus is “Make a Difference in Fall
April 27, 2021
12th TRS, 435th FTS acquire inert munitions for IFF students

Student pilots from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron are becoming more familiar with aircraft munitions thanks to the recently added inert weapons at the 12th Training Squadron and 435th FTS at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
April 27, 2021
49th Wing implements virtual reality training capabilities

The 16th Training Squadron began using cordless virtual reality headsets for training MQ-9 Reaper aircrew students, April 15, 2021.
April 27, 2021
USAFA Leaders Visit AFIT

Key academic leadership from the U.S. Air Force Academy met with Air Force Institute of Technology leaders, faculty, and students during a visit to campus on 29 March.
April 27, 2021
Faces of the 17th MDG

Professionals at the 17th Medical Group service the base population, dependents and retirees daily to ensure the safety and wellness of Goodfellow Air Force Base's personnel and community.
April 27, 2021
Command Post team keeps Keesler notified

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.--From text alerts about inclement weather to desktop pop-ups updating health protection condition levels to a voice in the sky warning those outdoors of extreme temperatures, Command Post Airmen, though often unseen, are prevalent in the lives of their fellow Keesler
April 27, 2021
Air Force updates guidance for name changes in official record

Effectively immediately, spaces between compound names are allowed when accomplishing name changes in MilPDS.
April 27, 2021
Rated Preparatory Program now accepting applications for FY21 Fall class

Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until May 25, 2021 to apply for the Fall 2021 Rated Preparatory Program that is scheduled to be held Sept. 11-25, 2021.
April 27, 2021
Reserve, Guard recruiters work as a team to bring best customer service

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida – While recruiters are competitive by nature, a trio of recruiters in Florida have found that working together is not only the right thing to do, it’s the best thing for Airmen coming off active duty trying to decide if they want to continue serving.In-service