Oct. 9, 2020 Next-generation helmets keep Defenders lethal, ready The Air Force Security Forces Center is delivering the next generation of ballistic helmets to security forces units as part of its effort to standardize and modernize Defender equipment across the Air Force.
Oct. 8, 2020 AFICC increases COVID-19 testing capabilities at 42 medical centers The contract, awarded Sept. 30 to BioDefense LLC of Salt Lake City, enables the firm to triple its manufacturing capacity of coronavirus tests and ensures timely delivery of test panels to meet the Air Force demand of 7,000 tests per week.
Oct. 5, 2020 AFPC receives Innovation Award for ‘Digital Airman’ initiative The Air Force Personnel Center’s Innovation Cell and Robotics Process Automation Branch were awarded the 2019 Larry O. Spencer Innovation award in September 2020.
Oct. 1, 2020 Air Force lab surpasses 130K COVID-19 tests in 6 months This number equates to about 17% of all samples of COVID-19 that have been tested across the Department of Defense. And as the demand fluctuated and continues, laboratory personnel remain agile.
Sept. 30, 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions The FEVS is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees have been participating in since 2006. The approximately 100-question survey takes 20-to-30 minutes to complete and is anonymous. The survey includes questions about employees’
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