News

Sept. 29, 2023
Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations

Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means. Those experiencing financial difficulties should contact their chain of command, who can provide more information on the financial aid
Sept. 29, 2023
Changes in domestic violence response highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The DAF actions are the result of a 90-day cross-functional review directed by Kendall in January after an Inspector General investigation was initiated in response to allegations concerning the handling of domestic violence incidents.
Aug. 17, 2023
Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command

The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command on Aug. 16.
June 1, 2023
Exercise Operation Dionysus: 446 AES creates exercise to hone capabilities

This mass casualty exercise was the culminating event of Operation Dionysus, which occurred May 9-12, 2023, at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Air Force Reserve units gathered in the shadow of Mt. Etna to participate in the full-scale, joint and allied mobility exercise that tested the
March 22, 2023
446AW aids AE in exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2023

446 Airlift Wing's Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participated and supported USTRANSCOM's annual medical readiness exercise, Ultimate Caduceus 2023.
Feb. 7, 2023
CMSgt. Sarah Faith at the 446th AW Professional Development Series

Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Faith, Command First Sergeant, Functional Manager at Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, answers questions related to the First Sergeant duty assignment from Reserve Citizen Airmen during the Unit Training Assembly Feb. 5, 2023, at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington.
Nov. 7, 2022
AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy

The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
Oct. 20, 2022
Operation Green Flight Takes Off

Operation Green Flight is an avenue for the 446th Airlift Wing to review the readiness of the wing and give Airmen an opportunity to observe another unit’s training.
April 23, 2022
The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development

The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
April 22, 2022
Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel

As of April 22, all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel have been lifted.
April 22, 2022
Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel

As of April 22, all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel have been lifted.
Dec. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate

This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Nov. 16, 2021
Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts

After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations.
Nov. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases findings on Interpersonal Violence survey

After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or