Oct. 24, 2021 DAF COVID-19 military vaccination deadlines approaches Any active-component Airman or Guardian who has refused to obtain a qualifying vaccine by Nov. 2 and has not received, or, is not in the process of seeking, a medical exemption or religious accommodation will be in violation of a lawful order and subject to discipline under Article 92 of the Uniform
Oct. 22, 2021 The Air Force partners with Twelve, proves it’s possible to make jet fuel out of thin air Air Force Operational Energy endorsed the carbon transformation company Twelve to launch a pilot program to demonstrate that their proprietary technology could convert CO2 into operationally viable aviation fuel called E-Jet®.
Oct. 13, 2021 Fiscal year 21 drives innovation, readiness across command, enterprise The Air Force Materiel Command executed more than $68.5 billion across all funding areas in fiscal year 2021, closing out the year 99.9% obligated despite challenges related to COVID-19, Operation Allies Refuge and Welcome, underfunded enterprise programs, innovation needs and more.
Oct. 12, 2021 DAF expands civilian employee assistance program The Department of the Air Force expanded its Employee Assistance Program Oct. 1, following a recent contract award by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center.
Oct. 11, 2021 FYSA: SecAF Frank Kendall FYSA: SecAF Frank Kendall. For your situational awareness, it’s going to take "One Team, One Fight" for the Air Force to compete, deter, and win today and into the future. In this episode, the 26th Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall outlines some of his priorities that he hopes will ensure an
Oct. 8, 2021 Religious accommodation requests: What to expect For Airmen seeking a religious accommodation request, chaplains play a critical role in ensuring each request is fully considered in accordance with DAFI 52-201, Religious Freedom in the Department of the Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2021 Wing announces latest STEP II Selects 315th Airlift Wing leadership at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. announced this month the latest round of Stripes for Exceptional Performers II selections.The following members were selected:Master Sgt. to Senior Master Sgt.Brian Farmintino, 300th Airlift SquadronTech Sgt. to Master Sgt.Jimmie Wilbourn,
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 20, 2021 Brown presses case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. attended the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, to deliver his “Accelerate Change to Empowered Airmen” speech, Sept. 20.
Sept. 17, 2021 Around the Air Force: Disparity Review II, Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium, Doolittle Raider Honored Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the latest updates on the Air Force’s racial disparity review, a meeting of top leaders to bolster regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and honoring the last of the Doolittle Raiders. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith)