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May 26, 2021
Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
April 22, 2021
Air Force rewrites basic doctrine, focuses on mission command, airpower evolution

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. recently signed perhaps the most sweeping change of Air Force basic doctrine in the service’s history, marking a major milestone in the service’s strategic approach to “Accelerate Change or Lose.”
April 5, 2021
New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched

The Department of the Air Force debuted a new website for past and present Airmen and Guardians to correct their military records, April 5.
Feb. 25, 2021
Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders

In a letter dated Aug. 29, 2018, the Secretary of the Air Force, CSAF and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force explained their desire to empower commanders at all levels to use their best judgement when making decisions to accomplish the mission.
Feb. 23, 2021
30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces

Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm’s influence on the United States military, and especially the Air Force and Space Force, remain substantial and entrenched.
Nov. 9, 2020
App for military resources available to service members, families

The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, Military Community Support Programs associate director. The app makes it more convenient when users are away from their computers and are
Aug. 3, 2020
U.S. Defense, Air Force Departments invite hackers to re-imagine how space systems are secured

On Aug. 7 to 9, the Department of the Air Force and DOD’s Defense Digital Service will premiere the Space Security Challenge 2020, a mixture of virtual workshops and prize challenges related to securing space systems, including a live capture-the-flag (CTF) style satellite hacking competition dubbed
Jan. 19, 2020
MilTax: Military OneSource offers free tax prep

MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-yourself software and personalized support from a tax consultant.
July 9, 2019
Online worksheet to replace biannual AGR review board

One significant change to the program was the elimination of an AGR Review Board, or ARB, which was held twice a year. The board was co-chaired by the deputy to the chief of Air Force Reserve and the deputy commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, with the purpose of determining career status for
May 29, 2019
Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months. The Air Force’s top three leaders began that conversation in a tri-signature memorandum recently sent to