Oct. 29, 2019 Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Aug. 2, 2019 Air Force releases Officer Instructor and Recruiting Special Duty candidate lists AF releases candidate lists for Officer Instructor and Recruiting Special Duty. This program is the next significant milestone in the Air Force’s initiative to transform the officer talent management process used to fill education, training and recruiting positions.
June 5, 2019 Flight equipment redesigned to better fit female aviators Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements taken, which will be used to design new prototypes for female flight equipment.
May 9, 2019 Next F-35 training squadron to be located at Eglin AFB The Air Force announced May 9, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the preferred alternative to receive an additional F-35A Lighting II training squadron.