Nov. 6, 2023 CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security.
Oct. 18, 2023 First AFFORGEN deployers depart Travis AFB The newly implemented AFFORGEN model aims to reconstitute manpower, aircraft and equipment into force elements that train, deploy and recover as cohesive units throughout each phase of the 24-month cycle.
Sept. 29, 2023 DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.
Sept. 28, 2023 Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means.
Feb. 24, 2023 DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
Feb. 22, 2023 Defense Department provides warning to military services regarding poppy seed consumption and military drug testing Recent data suggests that certain poppy seed varieties may have higher codeine contamination that previously reported.
Feb. 19, 2023 2023 DAF Art Contest opens March 1 For the first time, this year’s contest includes both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art.
Dec. 30, 2022 Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
Oct. 27, 2022 JROTC cadets get a taste of Air Force life, experience C-146A Wolfhound mission firsthand Choosing a career path can be fun especially when a new recruit gets to experience the Total Force effort. A group of cadets from Baker High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps got to experience firsthand the Air Force Special Operations Command mission right in their own backyard.
May 26, 2022 Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update DAF announces dress and appearance policy updates.