Aug. 11, 2020 Air Force announces second set of new scholarships for HBCU students The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps coordinated with leadership within Junior ROTC and its aviation program, the AFJROTC Flight Academy, to find rising college freshmen that had demonstrated leadership ability, aviation competencies, a propensity to serve in the U.S. military and an
Aug. 11, 2020 Air University Press releases The Secret Sauce for Organizational Success: Communications and Leadership on the Same Page Air University Press’s latest book release is The Secret Sauce for Organizational Success: Communications and Leadership on the Same Page by retired Navy Rear Adm. Tom Jurkowsky.
Aug. 11, 2020 Cadets graduate inaugural Air Force Junior ROTC Cyber Academy At the academy, which was held virtually, the 24 graduating cadets built skills in state-of-the-art computing and cybersecurity under the supervision of instructors from Mississippi State University and the Whatcom Community College’s Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber
Aug. 7, 2020 New acquisition guidance leverages diverse talent pool for competitive edge The Department of the Air Force issued a new guidance memorandum Aug. 4 that implements policy and standards for establishing anthropometric — or body size — design specifications for all acquisitions programs using current male and female recruitment population data.
Aug. 6, 2020 Gen. Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff Proclaiming himself “proud, yet humbled,” Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. was officially installed Aug. 6 as the Air Force’s 22nd Chief of Staff, becoming the first African American in history to lead a military service as its highest ranking officer.
Aug. 4, 2020 Air University Press releases Sharing the Journey: A Military Spouse Perspective Air University Press’s newest book release is Sharing the Journey: A Military Spouse Perspective by Dawn A. Goldfein, with Paul J. Springer, director of research, Air Command and Staff College, and Capt. Katelynne R. Baier, aide-de-camp to the chief of staff of the Air Force.
July 30, 2020 AFWERX named to Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators This recognition honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.
July 29, 2020 Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending.
July 29, 2020 Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program The Community College of the Air Force announced plans for a new degree program slated for launch in 2021. The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking
July 23, 2020 Name, rank, service and badges will be more identifiable on OCP OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes will now feature a lighter, three-color background pattern, versus the current seven-color pattern, to increase readability and ease rank recognition.