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July 30, 2021
Maj. Gen. Edmondson assumes command of 2nd Air Force

Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson took command of 2nd Air Force from Maj. Gen. Andrea Tullos during a change of command ceremony at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, July 30. Edmondson is now responsible for the development, oversight and direction of all operational aspects of basic military training, initial
July 28, 2021
DOD Directs Employees to Start Wearing Face Masks Again

The Defense Department directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving, highly-transmittable Delta variant.
July 28, 2021
Kendall sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Air Force

Frank Kendall was administratively sworn in July 28 as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force.
July 28, 2021
Call for topics now open for 2022 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium

The call for topics for the 2022 Learning Professionals’ Consortium (LPC-22) has been released by AETC/A3B’s Learning Professionals Branch. The theme of this year’s event is Explore – Engage – Accelerate and is an opportunity to bring together and develop the community of knowledgeable and committed
July 23, 2021
Department of the Air Force approves special leave accrual for fiscal year 2021

Air Force and Space Force members performing active service, and Reserve and Guard Airmen on Title 10 or Title 32 orders, can now accrue up to 120 days of annual leave for fiscal year 2021 instead of the typical 60 days of leave.
July 21, 2021
Innovators connect on AETC Innovation Dashboard

The AETC Innovation Dashboard is the one-stop shop for anyone interested in the innovation activities happening across the command. The AETC Innovation Dashboard provides a dynamic visualization of more than 550 innovation projects across Air University, Air Force Recruiting Service, 2nd Air Force,
July 21, 2021
Innovation Tips: Increase innovation at your unit

A common question Airmen ask regarding innovation is “How do I get my unit to embrace innovation?” According to HQ Air Education and Training Command’s Innovation Advancement Division, an Airman’s daily actions can foster an environment that leads their unit to embrace an innovation culture.
July 19, 2021
CSAF delivers powerful message in new Air Force commercial

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.”
July 19, 2021
AF Career Development Academy transforming CDC content, delivery to Airmen

The Air Force Career Development Academy at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, has reimagined the service’s career development course (CDC) design and delivery model to bring it into the 21st Century learning environment. Using an approach to modernization centered on rapid curriculum development
July 17, 2021
CSAF delivers powerful message in new Air Force commercial

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.”