Aug. 10, 2020 Facing unconscious bias head on, key to healing The Air Force’s stance on unlawful discrimination, specifically racism is “zero tolerance.” But this is only relevant if the situation is substantiated. From the Equal Opportunity perspective, racism is difficult to prove because people, generally speaking, shy away from the conversation.
Aug. 10, 2020 Space Force releases 1st doctrine, defines “spacepower” as distinct form of military power Fewer than eight months after its creation, America’s newest military service published its first doctrine, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Capstone Publication, entitled "Spacepower."
Aug. 7, 2020 New Acquisition Guidance Leverages Diverse Talent Pool for Competitive Edge The Department of the Air Force issued a new guidance memorandum Aug. 4 that implements policy and standards for establishing anthropometric — or body size — design specifications for all acquisitions programs using current male and female recruitment population data.
Aug. 7, 2020 AF removes uniform barrier for women, authorizes pants option for mess dress Based on overwhelming feedback from the field, Department of the Air Force officials announced today women may elect to wear pants or a skirt with their mess dress uniform. The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force
Aug. 6, 2020 HQ ARPC Announces Changes to Senior Enlisted Professional Development Boards Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center hosted the final Command E-8/E-9 Development Team Board at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., July 27-31.In the future, Senior Master Sergeants will meet their functional development team board while Chief Master Sergeants will meet the combined E-9 DT Board and
Aug. 5, 2020 AF technology could help fight virus, disease spread in buildings TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – An Air Force invention could be key to reducing the amount of airborne microbes — like viruses, bacteria and mold spores — inside buildings and homes.In 2009, the U.S. Air Force submitted a patent application for an invention that coats surfaces with a protective
Aug. 1, 2020 Department of the Air Force stands up Task Force to combat interpersonal violence Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett appointed Brig. Gen. April Vogel, the director for manpower, personnel, recruiting and services at the National Guard Bureau, to lead the task force, which will support members of the Air Force and Space Force.
July 30, 2020 AFCEC Constructs U.S. Air Force Academy CyberWorx Facility for Next Generation Cyber Warriors Cyber security, autonomous drone technology and DoD networks comprise a new battle domain for the Air Force and Space Force.
July 26, 2020 Space Force begins transition into field organizational structure During a virtual pre-recorded ceremony today, the U.S. Space Force executed numerous organization changes in its first realignment actions to transition from the previous Air Force major command structure into the new service’s flatter field organization structure announced June 30.
July 24, 2020 SecDef addresses discrimination, bias with new memo In a time of social unrest, it’s important Airmen are able to mitigate and control any biases they may have, which is why the Secretary of Defense sent new guidance to address diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in the armed forces. The memorandum, was sent out via email to different helping
July 23, 2020 Name, rank, service and badges will be more identifiable on OCP OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes will now feature a lighter, three-color background pattern, versus the current seven-color pattern, to increase readability and ease rank recognition.
July 22, 2020 The U.S. Space Force logo and motto. The U.S Space Force released its logo and motto, Semper Supra (Always Above), July 22, 2020 at the Pentagon, D.C. The logo and motto honor the heritage and history of the U.S. Space Force.
July 21, 2020 Official Emphasizes Diversity and Inclusion Steps DOD is Taking Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper is committed to diversity and inclusion and has directed a comprehensive review to identify and develop options for addressing shortcomings, a senior Defense Department official said.
July 17, 2020 Diversity and Inclusion update The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, stood up a special task force June 9, to address the issue of racial, ethnic and other demographic disparities and their impact on the forces.
July 16, 2020 Space Force selects 2.4K space operators for transfer beginning Sept. 1 Following the May application window for active-duty Airmen in specified career fields to volunteer to transfer to the U.S. Space Force, the service has selected 2,410 members in the organic space specialties of space operations (13S) and space systems operations (1C6) for transfer beginning Sept.
July 15, 2020 Air University’s Barnes Center releases new NCO Distance Learning course The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education has released a transformed NCO Distance Learning Course (NCO DLC).
July 14, 2020 Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.
July 12, 2020 Earn a digital badge for what you know and can do Getting credit for what you know and can do is becoming easier with the launch of a digital credentials beta test currently underway. Under the Force Development umbrella, Air Education and Training Command’s Credentialing Division has partnered with industry and academia to test a digital
July 11, 2020 VCSAF’s challenge invites Reserve Citizen Airmen to submit ideas What’s your idea to save Airmen time?Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson initiated a challenge to Airmen, including Reservists, to come up with and submit their ideas on how Airmen can improve processes, save time and complete the Air Force mission more effectively.Wilson’s
July 7, 2020 AF launches new benefits website for Airmen, families To demonstrate its commitment to supporting Airmen and their families, the Air Force has launched the MyAirForceBenefits website at https://www.myairforcebenefits.us.af.mil.This is an official military website that offers Air Force families the tools to plan, budget, and prepare for retirement,