AFRC Fitness Assessment Guidance due to COVID-19

Fitness Assessments have been cancelled until Jun 2020. There is an article on myPers for more information.Effective 17 March 2020, all Official Fitness Assessment Testing is cancelled until June 2020. Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in March will test in 6 months,

CSAF and CSO COVID-19 Message

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen David L. Goldfein and Chief of Space Operations of the Space Force Gen Jon W. Raymond deliver a message to the Air and Space Force regarding COVID-19.

Wilford Hall implements temporary entry/exit point procedures

Beginning March 16, 2020, leaders at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will begin implementing three entry and exit control points to ensure the continued health and safety of staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.

COVID-19 message from Lt. Gen. Scobee

Heroes,Our guidance surrounding COVID-19 is consistently evolving, which means providing precise and detailed planning is difficult. Yet we must prioritize communicating across the command and throughout the Air Force. My number one priority is to take care of Airmen and their families while

2019 Novel Coronavirus Commander’s Intent

15 March 2020MEMORANDUM FOR ALL AFRC HQ/AF/RE/NAF/WING/CC&CCC/ARPC/RIOFROM: AFRC/CCSUBJECT: 2019 Novel Coronavirus Commander’s IntentThe dynamic nature of COVID-19 evolving guidance makes providing precise and detailed planning difficult. Effective communication is paramount. My number one priority

Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions

New travel restrictions for service members, Department of Defense civilians, and their families assigned to DOD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories.

SAMHS takes precautionary measures to minimize COVID-19 risk

As a precautionary measure, the San Antonio Military Health System, or SAMHS, will be placing triage tents outside of Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Randolph Clinic and Reid Clinic to safely screen patients, if needed, for potential infectious respiratory

DOD Officials Explain New Coronavirus Domestic Travel Restrictions

Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.

3 U.S. Service Members Wounded in Iraq Attack

Three U.S. service members were injured in a Katuyusha rocket attack on U.S., coalition and Iraqi forces at Camp Taji, Iraq, March 13, Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Rath Hoffman said in a briefing.

COVID-19: Important Information for Reserve Citizen Airmen

In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is effecting the service. The site contains the latest DoD and Air Force

Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.

Reserve Citizen Airmen distribute food to those in need

Fifteen Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing packaged and distributed food during three distribution events in San Antonio Sept. 19-20.

Retired MWDs looking for families, homes, couches

Thousands of MWDs are stationed around the world placing themselves in harm’s way detecting bombs, land mines and subduing threatening people; all in the name of keeping Americans safe.

CMSAF Wright talks resiliency and readiness at all call

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed resiliency and readiness with an auditorium filled with Tinker Airmen during an All Call held at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center during his base visit last week. “The primary reason for me to do base visits is coming out to see what a base

Cyber wing welcomes new commander during ceremony

Top 5 ways not to hear “I’m bored” this summer and encourage learning

School may be out for the summer but that does not mean learning needs to stop. Continuing to engage in fun learning activities helps students retain information they learned during the past school year, and parents can enjoy getting involved in the learning process as well. Here are a few ideas for

GI Bill Transfer

Last year new guidance was announced on transferring GI Bill benefits. The changes go into effect July 12th.

Step-by-Step Guide for how to Transfer GI Bill Benefits

You must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DoDI 1341.13, Change 1, Post-9/11 GI Bill and AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13, prior to applying for the Transfer of Education Benefits, or TEB.

Definition of sexual assault update

A 2016 reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice that took effect in 2019 has changed the definitions of sexual assault for the military. The changes to the definition clarifies the distinction between abusive sexual contact and assault, and brings the offense of abusive sexual contact under

Units compete in NAF-wide cyber competition

Eighty-three Airmen from 20 units across 24th Air Force competed in the first-ever 24th AF Cyber Competition in San Antonio, Texas, from June 3-7. The event first pitted mixed-, and then whole-unit teams against one another in offensive and defensive cyber battle throughout the week, all with one