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.
Oct. 20, 2022 AF to launch narrative performance statements for award nominations Performance statements and award nominations are transitioning effective Oct. 1, 2022.
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.
Aug. 10, 2022 ‘Communication and Information’ career field changes name On July 1, the “Communication and Information” career field changed its name to “Cyberspace and Information Technology.”
July 7, 2022 New technologies drive Tyndall AFB’s ‘Installation of the Future’ rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base has been on a continuous innovation journey to become the Installation of the Future since Hurricane Michael devastated the installation in 2018.
June 27, 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is now available for eligible Department of the Air Force employees and will continue through July 15.
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.
May 6, 2022 Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career.
April 22, 2022 Earth Day: Taking action today, assuring the mission of tomorrow As a steward of almost 9 million acres encompassing forests, prairies, deserts, wetlands, and coastal habitats, the Department of the Air Force recognizes the importance of protecting and sustaining the natural environment.
April 22, 2022 The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
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.
April 14, 2022 Air University stands up Global College of PME, adds enlisted education Air University reorganized and renamed its distance learning program to the Global College of Professional Military Education reflecting the direction civilian institutions are taking with their online courses and to recognize and welcome the addition of enlisted PME programs.
March 31, 2022 DAF recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation in 2021, officially recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility as an international awareness day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender nonconforming people.
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.
March 11, 2022 Breaking barriers: 2nd DAF Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium focuses on change The Women’s Initiative Team and the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the second annual Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Feb. 18, 2022 Brown modifies Action Orders to lock in gains, accelerate change Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., has issued modifications to the “Action Orders” driving Accelerate Change or Lose.
Feb. 17, 2022 ‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101 Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber."
Feb. 11, 2022 BRAVO 0 hackathon proves Air Force can develop weapons capabilities in under one week The Air Force concluded its first department-wide, secret classification innovation hackathon following six days of operations with more than 100 hackers, engineers, scientists and other supporting staff.
Jan. 11, 2022 Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change Beginning with the 2022 developmental education designation process, the Air Force will transition away from the Definitely Attend, or DA, program that began in 2017.
Jan. 11, 2022 Department of the Air Force launches myEval in 2022 Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.