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.
Nov. 17, 2021 Department of the Air Force nears 97% AD vaccination rate Nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sept. 7, 2021 Air Force announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.
Feb. 2, 2021 Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership
Oct. 9, 2020 Invisible Wounds Our military members are the best trained and well-equipped in the world, and can take on every enemy, except for the one within. Quite simply, we’ve got to start talking to each other, and asking tough questions.
Sept. 30, 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions The FEVS is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees have been participating in since 2006. The approximately 100-question survey takes 20-to-30 minutes to complete and is anonymous. The survey includes questions about employees’
Aug. 4, 2020 AF removes uniform barrier for women, authorizes pants option for mess dress The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force personnel.
July 7, 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions The FEVS is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees have been participating in since 2006. The approximately 100-question survey takes 20-to-30 minutes to complete and is anonymous. The survey includes questions about employees’
May 8, 2019 Air Force simplifies promotion recommendation forms for officers The Air Force announced today it will make adjustments to the way the Air Force Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form, will be filled out and used for Total Force officer promotion boards beginning in September 2019.
March 22, 2019 Air Force unveils new infrastructure strategy to get more value for money, improve facilities The Air Force announced on March 22 a new Infrastructure Investment Strategy following a yearlong review that brings new analytical tools and focus that will enhance readiness at bases worldwide.