Oct. 20, 2023 Biden Asks Congress to Approve Fiscal '24 Supplemental Request President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will allow Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian invaders and deliver military capabilities to Israel.
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.
Sept. 5, 2023 Senate Confirmation Still in Limbo for 301 Military Leaders The Senate has returned to work, and there is still no resolution in sight of confirmation of general and flag officers by the body.
July 21, 2023 Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week.The Air Force will restore the Selective Retention Bonuses and the Aviation Bonus program beginning next
April 7, 2023 Around the Air Force: Budget Testimony, Bereavement Leave, One-Stop Promotion Website In this week’s look around the Air Force, senior leaders tell lawmakers about the negative consequences of a delayed budget process, DoD has a new bereavement leave policy, and there’s a new promotion studies website.
Dec. 23, 2022 Biden Signs National Defense Authorization Act Into Law President Joe Biden has signed the Fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act into law, allotting $816.7 billion to the Defense Department.
Sept. 27, 2022 Despite Continuing Resolution, It’s Business as Usual for Reservists While the Air Force will be operating under a continuing resolution again for the start of fiscal year 2023, Lt. Gen. John Healy wants Reserve Citizen Airmen to know the CR will not slow down Air Force Reserve Command.
July 22, 2022 Northcom Commander: We Need Better Domain Awareness The U.S. Northern Command is responsible for protecting the U.S. homeland. Domain awareness is a major part of defense, and it's in President Biden's 2023 budget request currently before Congress.
May 19, 2022 Law increases number of man-days Reservists can serve before needing a waiver The change in the NDAA that allows Reservists to serve the equivalent of five years of man-days in a rolling six-year period of time – up from three years in a four-year span – is good news for Reserve Citizen Airmen who were nearing the old 1,095-day limit. It also encourages more Reservists to
May 11, 2022 Austin Says 2023 Budget Built on New Defense Strategy The fiscal 2023 defense budget request was built on the bones of the new National Defense Strategy, and the request is adequate for today's military and ensures the military remains strong in the future, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.