Sept. 29, 2020 Department of the Air Force makes additional updates to dress and appearance regulations Following the Department of the Air Force’s initial review, a diverse panel of Total Force Airmen completed a second review of Air Force grooming and appearance guidance in order to enhance inclusiveness while maintaining Department of the Air Force professional standards.
Sept. 29, 2020 Department of the Air Force releases new military tuition assistance approach for FY21 Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1.
Sept. 28, 2020 New "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast highlights upcoming AFCLC Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium A sneak peek into “Women, Peace and Security,” a scheduled presentation at Air University’s upcoming Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Sept. 24.
Sept. 26, 2020 A Gold Star to remember The last Sunday of September every year is Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day, where the families of service members who died while in the line of duty are honored. On this day, these families are remembered for the losses they suffered. While many choose to honor their losses in different ways,
Sept. 25, 2020 Around the Air Force: Most Influential Honors, and Historic First for AF Academy Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s selection to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020, and Lt. Gen. Richard Clarke makes history as he takes command as the Air Force Academy Superintendent. (Produced by Staff Sgt. Timmethy
Sept. 24, 2020 Top Leaders Discuss Diversity, Inclusion With Military Members, Families The Defense Department is already reporting progress in its initiative, launched in June, to take action against discrimination, prejudice and bias.
Sept. 24, 2020 Watch Now: Top DOD Officials Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper; Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López host a virtual global town hall meeting at the Pentagon to provide service members, their families and DOD civilians an opportunity
Sept. 23, 2020 U.S. Works With Allies, Partners to Minimize Civilian Casualties The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has expanded its efforts to include promotion of civilian protection in both foreign military sales and security cooperation, a Defense Department official said.
Sept. 23, 2020 DFAS addresses Guard, Reserve specific Tax deferral details Defense pay officials have noted an increase in questions regarding the Social Security tax deferral program started earlier this month and are providing additional details - especially how it relates to Reserve and Guard pay. The following information is from the Defense Finance Accounting
Sept. 23, 2020 Joint Base Charleston receives new 437th Airlift Wing command chief An Air Force command chief’s job is to take care of Airmen and ensure the mission is successful, but there is hard work and many challenges along the way to obtain that position. Joint Base Charleston’s 437th Airlift Wing has received a new command chief who is dedicated to helping Airmen and making