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    DOD Will Continue to Defend U.S. if Government Shuts Down

    Congress has until Sept. 30 to pass an appropriations bill before government funding lapses, triggering a partial shutdown.
  • Man stands in front of cargo.

    What to do with old ABU’s? 908th Airlift Wing Airman has the answer

    No longer authorized for official wear, many Airmen don’t know what to do with their old ABU’s. Some have discarded them or relegated them to work clothes. Others have stuffed them into storage. Senior Airman Michael A. Sanchez, a passenger services agent with the 908th Airlift Wing’s 25th Aerial Port Squadron, had a better idea: collect and donate them to the Civil Air Patrol.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.
  • Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones, retired Gen. Edward Rice, former commander of Air Education and Training Command; Patricia Mulcahy, chief human capital officer for U.S. Space Force; and Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, discuss diversity and inclusion during the “It’s All About People” panel during the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 22, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

    It’s All About People panel focuses on diversity, inclusion, respect

    Retired Gen. Larry O. Spencer moderated the panel, titled “It’s All About People – Join Us,” which featured Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones; retired Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr.; Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services; and Patricia Mulcahy, U.S. Space Force chief human capital officer.
  • Air Force Reserve commander Lt. Gen Richard Scobee speaks into a microphone.

    AFRC commander discusses Reserve successes and future vision at Air, Space & Cyber Conference

    Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, spoke about how the Air Force Reserve is critical to providing capability and capacity for the nation during a panel discussion at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference today in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. answers questions after delivering his “Accelerate Change to Empowered Airmen” speech during the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2021.

    Brown presses case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. attended the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, to deliver his “Accelerate Change to Empowered Airmen” speech, Sept. 20.
  • Gerald Murray, Air Force Association chairman and the 14th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force speaks with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass

    CMSAF reaffirms case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass delivered remarks during the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20.
  • Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones speaks at the virtual Congressional Equality Caucus Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Commemoration Event, held Sept. 20, 2021.

    Air Force under secretary commemorates 10th anniversary of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal

    Jones joined panels of fellow LGBTQ+ community members, veterans and ranking civilian leaders in the U.S. government to celebrate the progress made since the cancellation of DADT Sept. 20, 2011. After being confirmed as the Air Force’s under secretary in July 2021, she has worked to further strengthen diversity and inclusion throughout the department.
  • Senior Airman Alexis Hill, left, the youngest Airman present, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr., Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and Gen. John E. Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, cut the cake during the Air Force’s 74th birthday celebration at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Sept. 17, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Tim White Jr., AFRC’s command chief master sergeant, greets Airmen with elbow bumps during a formation at the 934th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station on Sept. 11, 2021. White met with the Airmen as a part of his tour of the base and facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Trevor Saylor)

    AFRC command chief talks unity and respect with 934th Airlift Wing's Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. Tim White, the Air Force Reserve Command Chief, visited the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station on Sept. 11, 2021. White toured the base and met with Airmen, and delivered a message of unity after a year of COVID-19, the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd, and the January 6 insurrection.
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