Nov. 21, 2019 Civilian Developmental Education, Civilian Strategic Leader Program application window to open Jan. 13 Eligible Air Force civilians will use MyVECTOR to apply for Civilian Developmental Education for the 2021 academic year; and Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program assignments for the 2021 fiscal year.
Nov. 19, 2019 Air Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no.
Nov. 13, 2019 Air Force civic leaders experience AETC mission to recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen The goal of the visit was to enable a better understanding of AETC and the Air Force mission. The civic leaders from around the country gained knowledge that enables them to better advocate for the service in multiple areas.
Nov. 12, 2019 HQ ARPC builds leaders through force development Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy and a team of four colonels, came together Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 as the AY20/21 Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB).
Nov. 7, 2019 Changes to the AFR Transition Assistance Program impact Citizen Airmen The Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Transition Assistance Program requirements are in effect.
Nov. 3, 2019 Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.
Nov. 1, 2019 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.
Nov. 1, 2019 Air Force transitions all US military treatment facilities to DHA Congress directed this transfer in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Establishing an integrated Military Health System will standardize health care delivery and business operations across all military treatment facilities.
Oct. 30, 2019 U.S. Transportation Command coordinates theater patient movement, the most critical part of the aeromedical evacuation process Moving America’s wounded warriors safely and securely begins at the in-theater point of injury, which, in the combat environment, remains most critical in the initial hour or so following the incident, when prompt medical care increases an individual’s survivability.
Oct. 28, 2019 Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Oct. 28, 2019 Goldfein, Wright take part in wide-ranging ‘Ask Me Anything’ Reddit session That’s why Goldfein and Wright were side by side in a Pentagon conference room Oct. 24, hunched over computers like millennials at a coffee shop to take part in a free-flowing, hour-long and very public “Ask Me Anything’’ session on Reddit.
Oct. 25, 2019 109th to support science missions in Antarctica The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing launches its 32nd year of support of U.S. Antarctic Program research Oct. 28, 20019, when the first of five LC-130 "Skibird" aircraft depart on the weeklong trip to the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station.
Oct. 24, 2019 Pitch to develop tech for colorblind pilots wins 1st place at Academy innovation competition A junior cadet at the Air Force Academy, took to the stage Oct. 18 during Falcon Tank, an innovation-themed competition, to present an idea on modifying commercially available technology to correct color blindness in Air Force-issued pilot visors.
Oct. 21, 2019 HQ ARPC hosts reserve component policy committee The Air Reserve Forces Policy Committee (ARFPC) gathered together for the fall session October 16th and 17th at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. ARFPC is a Secretary of the Air Force appointed advisory committee that examines a wide-range of topics
Oct. 17, 2019 Air Force motorcycle mishaps hit historic lows Recently, the Air Force achieved a significant safety milestone when motorcycle mishaps reached historic lows.