News

Sept. 20, 2021
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.
Sept. 15, 2021
Under Secretary of the Air Force talks mandatory COVID vaccination efforts with Air Force Reserve

The under secretary’s purpose for the short trip to JB Andrews was to meet with the AFR and have an open, face-to-face discussion on the mandatory COVID vaccination efforts and learn what the Reserve needs at the secretary level to make this initiative successful.
Sept. 10, 2021
Last of Doolittle Raiders memorialized

Remembered as a man who faithfully served his country and was a devoted father and a man of faith, Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, the last of the Doolittle Raiders, was honored and posthumously promoted to the rank of colonel during a Sept. 7 ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston
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.
Aug. 14, 2021
The Initial Perception

There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more,
Aug. 13, 2021
Around the Air Force: Challenge Of China, new uniform updates, historic landing

Today's look around the Air Force highlights Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s comments at the National Press Club about the challenge China presents; new uniform and dress and appearance updates for the service that are coming this fall; and aircraft, including A-10s, making a historic
Aug. 10, 2021
Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes

New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
Aug. 10, 2021
Air Force photo contest accepting submissions until Aug 13

The submission window for this year’s Air Force Photo Contest is extended to Aug. 13.
Aug. 4, 2021
DoD directs employees to start wearing face masks again

Following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Defense Department has directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving,
Aug. 3, 2021
Safe and Sound Week - Take the challenge

The Department of the Air Force is collaborating for the fourth year with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the Safe and Sound Week national campaign, which recognizes successes in workplace health and safety programs. This year’s Safe and Sound Week runs Aug. 9-15.