Oct. 1, 2020 Department of the Air Force releases new military tuition assistance approach for FY21 Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1.
Sept. 14, 2020 SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digital foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Department’s digital eSeries approach.
Sept. 14, 2020 Commentary: U.S. Air and Space Forces are accelerating innovation to deter and defend the American way of life This week, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force leadership will gather for the Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference, an annual showcase for the services’ latest thinking.
Sept. 14, 2020 SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees, Sept. 14.
Sept. 14, 2020 Around the Air Force: Testing Future Warfare, New ICBM, and Tax Deferment Today’s look Around the Air Force features a look at the second phase of testing for the Advanced Battle Management System, a contract award for development of a new intercontinental ballistic missile and information on the government tax deferment plan. (Hosted by Senior Airman Angelo Rosario)
Sept. 14, 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. 14, 2020 DOD educates military service members, civilian employees on Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued on August 8, 2020, followed by Internal Revenue Service guidance issued on August 28, 2020, to temporarily defer the withholding of Social Security taxes for certain individuals beginning September 1, 2020
Sept. 14, 2020 AFSVC launches pilot program for online food ordering at NAF operations As part of the Air Force Services Center’s enterprise-wide E-commerce initiative, the Nonappropriated Fund Food and Beverage Branch is launching a pilot program bringing online food ordering and pick-up to NAF food operations. Air Force Global Strike Command installations are the first onboard to
Sept. 9, 2020 Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.
Aug. 24, 2020 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft, continues to fly Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft Aug. 23 as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura make their way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.