Nov. 4, 2022 DOD offering additional assistance in finding employment for military spouses The well-being and readiness of service members is a top priority for the Defense Department, and in September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced an action plan offering them and their families additional support.One of these includes providing assistance in finding employment for
Oct. 21, 2022 DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
July 20, 2022 Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older.
June 16, 2022 DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.
June 9, 2022 Multi-Platinum Country Star Darius Rucker to Headline Opening Ceremony at DoD Warrior Games at Walt Disney World Resort Three-time Grammy Award winner and multi-Platinum selling artist Darius Rucker will headline the Opening Ceremony at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games this summer. Hosted by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, the Warrior Games will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports
March 8, 2022 Customizable medical kits help modernize USAF deployable assets, provide tailored solutions for warfighters Air Force health care providers responsible for life-saving operations will soon have access to customizable medical kits provided by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical team as the agency awarded a $5.4 million contract for 27 kits March 7. The “made-to-order” medical kits includes
Dec. 14, 2021 Defense Department extends deadline to request adoption reimbursement The Defense Department temporarily extended the deadline for adoption reimbursement requests in certain cases. This extension is in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 20, 2021 Clinic doors open wide for those wanting COVID-19 vaccine As of April 19, just about any adult in DOD can get a COVID-19 vaccine if they want one. That includes military personnel, adult dependents, retirees and civilians.
May 4, 2020 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.
April 28, 2020 Questions on civilian leave during pandemic answered The Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, or SAF/AAR, has answered frequently asked questions regarding civilian employee use or lose leave usage and time off award extensions during the 2019 COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.