April 22, 2022 Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – As of 22 April, 2022, all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel have been lifted. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense temporarily suspended most Space-A travel aboard Air Mobility Command and contracted aircraft, effective March 21, 2020 in order to
April 22, 2022 Around the Air Force: Leave Program Updates, Recruiting Bonuses, Airman is NASCAR Winner This week’s look Around the Air Force features updates to the leave program, enlisted recruiting bonuses, and an Airman wins a design contest for the Air Force NASCAR paint scheme. (Hosted by Senior Airman Garrett Hess)
April 22, 2022 The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
April 20, 2022 Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
April 18, 2022 Russian 'Shaping' Operations in Donbas Point to More Aggressive Plans in Future The Defense Department believes the Russians are conducting "shaping operations" — setting the conditions for more aggressive, more overt and larger ground maneuvers in the Donbas, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
April 18, 2022 Defense Official: Russia Adds 11 Battalion Tactical Groups in Ukraine There are now 76 Russian battalion tactical groups in the Donbas region of Ukraine and in the country's southeast. About 11 of those were added over the last several days, a senior Defense Department official said.
April 18, 2022 Robot dog reports for duty The Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle is a semi-autonomous robot programmed to minimize human exposure to danger by using its unique capabilities, including its sensor package, to create a notable advantage for base security.
April 16, 2022 Air Force fields new rifle to Airmen The SDMR will replace legacy M24 Sniper Weapon Systems for security forces defenders performing base defense operations in-garrison and in contingency support.
April 15, 2022 Help us shape the future of Citizen Airman magazine Citizen Airman magazine needs your help. The magazine staff is looking for input from Reserve Citizen Airmen as it contemplates the fate of the printed version of Air Force Reserve Command’s official magazine.
April 15, 2022 Sexual Assault Survivor Discusses Impact, Stigma Army Sgt. Maj. Aaron Stone, a survivor of sexual assault, was invited to share his story during an event in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Fort Knox, Kentucky.