Aug. 16, 2023 DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates The Department of the Air Force opened a public comment period regarding recent updates to the background and methodology for Support of Military Families scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases.
Aug. 15, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
Aug. 7, 2023 New benefit gives military families more flexibility in paying for dependent care The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA, initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses.
July 27, 2023 General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
June 16, 2023 DAF releases Women, Peace, Security Strategic Action Plan The DAF recently released its Women, Peace, and Security Strategic Action Plan to operationalize WPS concepts across the Air and Space Forces.
May 25, 2023 Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1 The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process.
March 28, 2023 DAF announces release of inaugural Stories of Service Stories of Service, aims to tell compelling and inspirational stories that focus not only on heroism and professional aspects of servicemembers’ careers but also on how their serving has influenced their lives.
March 20, 2023 Air Force leaders discuss Total Force Integration during symposium Air Force senior leaders from the active-duty, Reserve, Guard, and department civilians spoke at a Department of the Air Force Total Force Integration, or TFI, symposium.
March 6, 2023 JBSA | New training course offers medics, nurses hands-on experience in austere environment The Tactical Trauma Reaction and Evacuation Crossover Course, or TTREX, is designed to test and validate Individual Critical Task Lists and the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program for military medical personnel.
Feb. 22, 2023 Altus | AAFB Airmen celebrate BHM at ‘Accelerating the Legacy’ event Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, participated in “Accelerating the Legacy,” - a Black History Month aviation heritage event hosted by Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 16-18, 2023.