April 15, 2024 Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DOD employees We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
Feb. 23, 2024 Around the Air Force: Airmen and Guardians in the Fight, Cyber and IT Warrant Officers This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the Department's senior enlisted advisors plans to empower and equip Airmen and Guardians to prepare for Great Power Competition, and the Air Force reintroducing the rank of warrant officer for information technology and cyber career fields.
Dec. 2, 2023 DAF leaders emphasize adapting AI for warfighting success Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed by China and other adversaries Dec. 2.
Sept. 18, 2023 DAF leaders emphasize modernization, readiness The Department of the Air Force’s top officials provided a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 11-13.
Nov. 29, 2022 DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The DAF issued updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.
Nov. 15, 2022 The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that changed the federal holiday’s name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. The name change aimed to pay tribute to all Americans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Aug. 15, 2022 In assessing his first year, Kendall sees achievement but many challenges ahead Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reflects on his first year on the job.
June 22, 2022 USSF announces interservice transfer opportunities The U.S. Space Force is accepting FY23 Interservice Transfer Program (IST) applications from June 15–30.
June 13, 2022 Air Force, Space Force hackathon applications close June 17 A hackathon is an innovation and software development event commonly employed by technology companies, in which teams self-form and urgently develop working prototypes that are later presented to senior leaders.
April 20, 2022 Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
March 29, 2022 Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
Feb. 11, 2022 DAF leadership hosts Black History Month Observance event Department of the Air Force senior leaders hosted a virtual event Feb. 9 to celebrate the contributions of Black American Airmen and Guardians throughout the history of the department.
Jan. 13, 2022 Brown, Raymond warn of impacts to Air Force, Space Force if new budget is not approved Air Force and Space Force senior leaders addressed Continuing Resolution impacts on service readiness and modernization in an effort to seek approval on a new spending plan.
Jan. 12, 2022 Agency Addresses Hypersonic Vehicle Detection, Satellite Survivability The Space Development Agency will be fielding satellites that will provide eyes-on capability to detect maneuverable hypersonic glide vehicles during flight, and those satellites will be affordable and prolific, the SDA director said.
Jan. 11, 2022 Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. This relationship helps achieve mission success and motivates Airmen to achieve their goals.
Dec. 29, 2021 History being made: AFW2's connection The United States Space Force celebrated a milestone recently; they are now two years old. On Dec. 20, 2019, then-President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, establishing the first new military force since 1947.
Nov. 16, 2021 Falcon 9 launches Starlink satellites into space A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 53 Starlink satellites into oribt from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Nov. 13.
Nov. 16, 2021 SLD 45 supports mission to explore Jupiter's asteroids A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Lucy spacecraft launched from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Oct. 16. The mission will be the first to explore Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, which could bring new insight to the history of the solar
Nov. 3, 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.
Nov. 3, 2021 A+ Toolkit Presented at Fall Corona Conference The A+ Toolkit, published in September of 2021, was designed to facilitate collaboration between military installations and their local school districts to increase access to high-quality public education for military-connected children.