Sept. 13, 2021 Foundational Competencies: Digital Literacy The Air Force has identified 24 Air Force foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic, competency-based approach to develop the force. These competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self, Developing Others,
Sept. 2, 2021 Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors The base, which is headquarters for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces, was the first stop on Kendall’s first official trip as Secretary. It was no random choice. Nor was it an accident that it came less than a month into his tenure.
Aug. 18, 2021 Department of Air Force offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become a commissioned officer and military healthcare provider can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty. The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) is a two-year program offered
Aug. 18, 2021 433 AW assists 920 RQW's Exercise Distant Horizon In less than 24 hours, 920th RQW personnel mobilized, maneuvered across 4,700 miles, established a forward operating base, and postured to conduct rescue raid events as a self-sustained encampment for seven days. The Rescue Force - Light package is a combined arms team of ground and air combatants.
Aug. 11, 2021 New Force Generation model builds high-end readiness, sustainability for Joint Force The Air Force announced today it is in the final phases of transitioning to a new force generation model to balance today’s combatant commander needs while building high-end readiness for the future.
Aug. 7, 2021 Department of the Air Force begins integrated personnel, pay system modernization Uniformed Total Force Airmen and Guardians are invited to create Air Force Integrated Personnel and Pay System accounts as part of a two-phase personnel and pay modernization program.
Aug. 6, 2021 Air Force photo contest accepting submissions until Aug. 13 The submission window for this year’s Air Force Photo Contest is extended to Aug. 13. The contest launched July 1 with a theme of “What a Wonderful World.”
July 16, 2021 Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results.
July 13, 2021 18th AF command chief visits Alamo Wing As part of a multi-day tour of several Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, units, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 4th Air Force command chief, visited with 733rd Training Squadron leaders to discuss training challenges and strengths, see the virtual reality training equipment, cargo load trainer
July 11, 2021 433rd AW resumes fitness testing The 433rd Airlift Wing resumed Air Force fitness testing July 10, 2021, after assessments were suspended for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.