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.
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.
Aug. 10, 2020 Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force
March 13, 2017 Mattis: Social Media Misconduct by DoD Personnel Won’t be Tolerated Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the purported actions of civilian and military personnel on social media websites represent egregious violations of the fundamental values that are upheld at the Department of Defense.
Jan. 23, 2017 Message to DoD from Secretary of Defense James Mattis It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.
Jan. 19, 2017 Carter Legacy: Force of the future, modernizing DoD, confronting threats Defense Secretary Ash Carter is departing as President Barack Obama's top defense advisor after nearly two years in the post, during which he led initiatives to modernize and strengthen the department while confronting myriad global challenges in a changing strategic landscape.
Oct. 14, 2016 AF issues implementation guidance for transgender Airmen Air Force officials released transgender implementation guidance Oct. 7 addressing specific procedures for transitioning and requesting an official change in gender as well as associated guidance in areas ranging from medical and privacy issues to deployments, fitness standards, and dress and
Dec. 4, 2015 Carter opens all military occupations, positions to women Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that beginning in January 2016, all military occupations and positions will be open to women, without exception.For the first time in U.S. military history, as long as they qualify and meet specific standards, the secretary said women will be able to
June 19, 2015 DOD updates equal opportunity policy to include sexual orientation The Defense Department has updated its military equal opportunity program to protect service members against discrimination because of sexual orientation, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said here June 9.
May 7, 2015 AF begins testing phase for women in combat roles In April 2015, the Air Force will begin conducting the physical evaluations required to explore opening the last six career fields currently closed to women.
2022 AFRC Media Contest winners announced Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs announced the winners of the 2022 AFRC Media Contest. The following individuals move on to compete in the Air Force-level competition.
2022 AFRC Analysis Award winners announced Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Air Force Reserve Command commander, announced the 2022 Air Force Reserve Command Analysis Award winners.
2022 AFRC A1 awards announced Air Force Reserve Command manpower, personnel, and services director, Col. Harold W. Linnean III, announces the 2022 A1 Award winners.
Command selects safety award winners Air Force Reserve Command safety director, Col. John A. Lesho, III, announces Safety Award Winners for FY '22.
2022 Airmen of the Year, First Sergeant of the Year, First Sergeant Council of the Year announced Air Force Reserve Command senior leaders and their spouses recognized the command’s 2022 Airmen of the Year during a virtual ceremony Apr. 22, 2022.All winners and nominees competed in their respective Numbered Air Force and Headquarters command before competing at the major command level.