18 May 2021

DAF releases update on telework, remote work guidance

The DAF guidance memorandum, DoDI1035.01_DAFI 36-816 Telework Program, provides necessary clarification and expands the Department’s use of telework and remote work based on current lessons learned, pending a comprehensive review of the Department of the Air Force telework program.

15 May 2021

Air Force readies for return to enhanced CHES collaboration

As Microsoft Commercial Virtual Remote Teams phases out on June 15, a cross-functional team of Air Force communication and acquisition experts are working diligently to welcome the workforce back to the enterprise Office 365 platform, primed to offer more robust features than ever before.

23 Apr 2020

Bring Safety Home

As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all essential missions get off the ground, many now find themselves supporting the Air Force mission to ‘fly, fight, and win’ from a home office.

14 Apr 2020

Growth in DOD telework capability may outlive coronavirus pandemic

The Department of Defense has greatly expanded its telework capability to keep business on track during the fight against coronavirus. Some of those enhancements may continue once the threat recedes, DOD's chief information officer said.

6 Apr 2020

DoD CIO launches new cloud computing services for Air Force teleworkers

When telework first expanded to support the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately ten thousand users accessed available systems worldwide. As social distancing increased telework requirements, more than one hundred thousand teleworkers accessed the network. This huge increase led to slow and spotty connectivity, and unreliable virtual private network