March 23, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
Feb. 27, 2023 DAF hosts 3rd Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium The Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the third annual Department of the Air Force Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Nov. 21, 2022 DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The DAF issued updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.
Nov. 8, 2022 Seymour Johnson AFB hosts Strive 4th: a Project Tuskegee, AIM initiative The 4th Fighter Wing and Air Force Global Strike Command hosted Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative.
Nov. 4, 2022 AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
June 27, 2022 Pride Month: Every Airman, Guardian has a story By building a force with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences, the Air Force and Space Force’s capabilities will be ultimately enhanced in accomplishing its mission. The Department of the Air Force is committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture across the force.
June 27, 2022 OSI special agent shares trans journey to inspire others Logan Ireland, an Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent, shares his story as a transgender Airman.
April 19, 2022 WIT champions win for DoD members; new policy authorizes breast milk shipment reimbursement The Department of Defense recently announced that effective April 7, 2022, the Joint Travel Regulations will allow nursing service members and civilian employees to be reimbursed for breast milk shipment costs when on official travel for more than three days.
Feb. 14, 2022 In memory of 'Chappie': 1st US Black 4-star general There are numerous Black American service members who broke barriers and could be highlighted during Black History Month. On Feb. 11, however, it is the 101st birthday of Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., the first Black man to become a four-star general in any U.S. military branch.
Jan. 20, 2022 DAF stresses importance of mentoring during National Mentoring Month Mentoring is a relationship in which a more experienced person shares their knowledge and skills with a person with less experience in an effort to help them grow, develop and gain new perspectives. Often this relationship is between a senior and a junior member.
349th FSS wins Wartime Readiness Legacy Award again Readiness pays off for the 349th Force Support Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California. A second time recipient of the 2022 Air Force Reserve Command Force Support Wartime Readiness Legacy Award, the squadron won in the inaugural year 2021.
AFRC sponsors NIFA SAFECON achievement awards Air Force Reserve Command sponsors prestigious award at NIFA SAFECON 2023.
2022 Air Force Security Community award winners announced Maj. Gen. Jeffrey T. Pennington, Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, announces the 2022 Air Force Security Community award winners.
Service worthy of a legacy Col. Jeff Van Dootingh, the commander of the 910th Airlift Wing, stood tall atop his retirement ceremony stage, May 6, 2023, in front of friends, family, and Airmen gathered in a hangar at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, to celebrate his 38 years of military service approximately 20 of which
Niagara Chaplain wins Top DOD award The U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains, Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens, visited the 914th Air Refueling Wing during the drill weekend Apr. 1-2, 2023, to present a prestigious award as well tour the base and boost morale of its units.
512th Memorial Affairs Squadron awarded Hennessy trophy The 512th Memorial Affairs Squadron from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware was recently named the 2023 Air Force Reserve Command John L. Hennessy Food Service Excellence Award winner. The annual award is presented to food service team who exemplifies the highest culinary proficiency standards.