March 4, 2021 PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
March 4, 2021 Reserve Citizen Airmen train at Patriot Sands 2021 Four contingency response units participated in Exercise Patriot Sands Feb. 24-28 at multiple locations in Florida to refine their contingency response capabilities.Patriot Sands is an annual Air Force Reserve Command exercise for contingency response squadrons and affiliate units to train on
March 3, 2021 Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process After numerous tests and feedback from Airmen around the world, the Air Force Uniform Office has finalized the design of the new Physical Training Gear (PTG) uniform, and is preparing to begin the production process.
March 3, 2021 March Enlisted Promotions The following 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earned a promotion in grade.
March 3, 2021 AFSFC innovates to develop virtual visitor passes The Air Force Security Forces Center is testing a virtual process to streamline visitor pass requests and reduce foot traffic at visitor control centers across the force.
March 2, 2021 Department of the Air Force to allow shorts for maintainers, updates variety of uniform options Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance.
Feb. 24, 2021 DLA Intelligence publishes new controlled unclassified information policy Say goodbye to For Official Use Only. A Defense Logistics Agency policy published Jan. 28 by DLA Intelligence provides new guidance on labeling unclassified information that’s sensitive but doesn’t require classification.
Feb. 24, 2021 Reserve recruiters participate in joint air operations at JBSA In-service recruiters from the 352nd Recruiting Squadron participated in a joint Total Force helicopter sling load exercise Jan. 26-27 to enhance their situational awareness of the Air Force Reserve and broaden their understanding of the aerial transportation career field.
Feb. 22, 2021 JBSA continues to recover from extreme winter weather in Texas As President’s Day approached, so did severe winter weather at Joint Base San Antonio Feb. 14. Winter storm warnings were issued as northerly winds at 10 to 20 knots and bitter cold fell upon the region, leading to extensive power and water outages, slick roads and burst pipes.
Feb. 18, 2021 Watch out for the signs of teen dating violence February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, or TDVAM. This month is set aside to ensure we all are made more aware of teen dating violence and some of its accompanying aspects such as stalking and sexual assault. This year’s TDVAM theme is “Know Your Worth.”