News

Sept. 27, 2022
Despite Continuing Resolution, It’s Business as Usual for Reservists

While the Air Force will be operating under a continuing resolution again for the start of fiscal year 2023, Lt. Gen. John Healy wants Reserve Citizen Airmen to know the CR will not slow down Air Force Reserve Command.“Although we are facing another continuing resolution for at least the first part
Sept. 25, 2022
NextGen 2.0 helmets on the way to security forces across DAF

The Air Force Security Forces Center is rolling out the NextGen 2.0 helmet later this year with several improvements.
Sept. 23, 2022
Defense Department moving ahead on recommendations to combat sexual assault

The DoD now has a framework in place to track the implementation and effectiveness of its efforts to stop sexual assault and harassment, which includes regular progress reviews through senior leadership forums.
Sept. 23, 2022
CMSAF announces ‘Purple Book,’ talks people, readiness, culture at AFA

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass announced the release of the new Purple Book, while illuminating people, readiness, and culture at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 20.Bass, who represents the highest
Sept. 22, 2022
Online courses provide aid to those affected by suicide

The Defense Department is now offering two online courses that provide support and guidance for those affected by suicide.
Sept. 22, 2022
Undercover operation thwarts murder/human trafficking plot, Airman jailed 35 years

Special Agents from Office of Special Investigations Detachment 405, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., went undercover and foiled an Airman’s human trafficking and murder scheme, resulting in a 35-year prison sentence.
Sept. 21, 2022
Healy promotes readiness, transformation at AFA 2022

The new chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command highlighted his two strategic priorities – Ready Now and Transforming for the Future – during the fall 2022 Air Force Association National Convention here Sept. 19.Lt. Gen. John Healy joined Lt. Gen. Michael Loh,
Sept. 21, 2022
Accelerating change by improving distributed, scalable battle management, expediting kill chain

The 705th Combat Training Squadron recently hosted the third, virtual Tactical Operations Center – Light experiment iteration as part of VIRTUAL FLAG: Battle Management in their Distributed Mission Operations Center, or DMOC, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Sept. 20, 2022
Brown cites Air Force history as fuel for accelerating change, meeting today’s complex security challenges

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. urged the Total Force Sept. 19 to focus intently, to move fast and “accelerate change” in reshaping the service to meet modern-day threats that are fundamentally different – and more complex – than those of the previous 30
Sept. 19, 2022
Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses issues from personnel to recruiting and China during his keynote address at the annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference.