Sept. 20, 2020 Air Force Recruiting Service develops electronic Officer Qualifying Test As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, Air Force Recruiting Service continues to find innovative ways to overcome obstacles. In conjunction with the Air Force’s Personnel Center, an electronic version of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test is now available for the first time ever.
Sept. 16, 2020 Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among
Sept. 16, 2020 CMSAF talks culture, people and readiness during Air, Space & Cyber Conference Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass spoke via live broadcast on Sept. 16 during the Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space & Cyber conference.
Sept. 14, 2020 Brown readies the Air Force, wants to ‘go fast’ Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., outlined in remarks Sept. 14 to the Air Force Association (AFA) an ambitious campaign to “reshape” the service’s culture, hardware and practices.
Sept. 8, 2020 Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.
Sept. 3, 2020 Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.
Sept. 2, 2020 Lt. Col. Steve Campbell takes command of the 701st Airlift Squadron Lt. Col. Steve Campbell took command of the 701st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, from Lt. Col. Ronnie Schier in front of members of the 315th Airlift Wing, friends and family here and via Facebook live in front of 416 viewers to help adhere to social distancing guidelines
Sept. 2, 2020 315 AW releases names of latest O5 selectees Eighteen Citizen Airmen of the 315th Airlift Wing have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the Air Force Reserve Command 2020 promotion board. One former member was also selected.
Sept. 1, 2020 Reservist’s maternity issues sparks reform For many pregnant women in the military the struggle to easily access maternity uniforms can be an overwhelming process.
Sept. 1, 2020 Teams-based CVR allows first All Call for HQ RIO Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization hosted its first ever All Call for Individual Reservists August 28, 2020. More than 450 Airmen from around the world attended the event, which was presented virtually.