Dec. 17, 2021 CSAF Spouse announces Five & Thrive initiative The Five & Thrive platform aims to encourage, support and build thriving military families by tackling challenges and enhancing preventative measures through partnerships and sharing of best practices.
Dec. 10, 2021 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 8, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Dec. 3, 2021 Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Dec. 1, 2021 AFRL’s drone killer THOR wins Popular Science ‘Best of’ award Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations, to choose the top 100 winners across 10 categories. To win, the technology must represent a significant advancement in its category.
Nov. 29, 2021 Inns of Charleston Welcome JB Charleston Families U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Gravitt, 628th Force Support Squadron commander, center, U.S. Air Force Col. Callistus Elbourne, 628th Mission Support Group command, left, U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander and members of the 628th FSS cut the
Nov. 25, 2021 AFRS challenging Airmen to design paint scheme for next Air Force-sponsored NASCAR “This car represents all Airmen, active, Guard and Reserve, so we want all Airmen to participate who think they have a winning design to showcase our Air Force,” said Master Sgt. Shawn Emmerling, AFRS national events liaison for the Air Force Reserve.
Nov. 23, 2021 Chaplain John Painter promoted to Brig. Gen. Former Wing Chaplain for the 315th Airlift Wing, Chaplain John Painter, pinned on his first star Nov. 13, 2021 at the Joint Base Charleston base chapel.
Nov. 10, 2021 DFAS launches new kind of myPay account for military gray-area retirees A new kind of myPay account is now available from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve “gray-area retirees” awaiting age 60 to receive retired pay.
Nov. 8, 2021 SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians The SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific-industry training, apprenticeships or internships.