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Sept. 8, 2021
DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.
Sept. 16, 2020
Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic

In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among
June 29, 2020
Negatively pressurized conexes ready to save lives

Air Mobility Command and Air Force Materiel Command leaders joined forces early April to invite creative materiel and non-materiel solutions to address a joint urgent operational need to move large numbers of COVID-19 patients should the need for that capability arise.
Dec. 23, 2019
Air Force studies fatigue and sleep to enhance readiness

The Air Force is studying sleep habits among Airmen to find ways to improve performance and ensure their readiness to support the mission.Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip
Dec. 19, 2019
Guard and Reserve crucial to CCATT expansion

CCATTs augment aeromedical evacuation crews that turn the back of an aircraft of opportunity into a flying intensive care unit. Made up of a three-person medical team, CCATTs provide advanced care, transporting severely injured or ill patients to higher levels of care.The Air Force is increasing the
Nov. 18, 2019
TRICARE Open Season FEDVIP coverage

The Federal Benefits Open Season began on Nov. 11 and ends on Dec. 9.
Sept. 30, 2019
Air Force Recognizes Energy Action Month 2019

During Energy Action Month, the Air Force will emphasize the need for smart energy solutions and inform Airmen, Air Force senior leaders, policy makers and aligned organizations about what they can do to effectively distribute, generate and manage resilient and reliable energy across the enterprise.
May 13, 2019
Yakima landing boosts Rainier Wing readiness

For the first time, 446th Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen landed at the newly restored Selah airstrip at the Yakima Training Center and accomplished readiness training May 1. While engaged in an exercise at the training center, Army officials called upon two C-17 Globemaster III units to
March 12, 2019
Air Force’s fiscal 2020 budget focuses on modernization, readiness, confronting global threats

The Air Force’s budget would rise to $165 billion in fiscal year 2020 under the White House spending plan unveiled March 12, a $10 billion increase that allows the service to grow, modernize and effectively adapt to an array of changing global threats.
March 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.
Dec. 28, 2018
Closing out an action-packed 2018

The world is preparing to ring in the New Year and welcome in 2019. As 2018 comes to a close, it proved to be a year full of training, exercises and new leadership for the 446th Airlift ‘Rainier’ Wing. Check out a summary of 2018 accomplishments and milestones pulled together from Public Affairs
Dec. 12, 2018
How the Air Force got smarter about its aviation fuel use in 2018

Operational energy, or aviation fuel, is critical to mission success – but getting fuel to the warfighter involves complex logistical and technical challenges, intricate planning, and more importantly, poses safety risks to the troops transporting it. As the battlefield becomes increasingly
Nov. 28, 2018
Deploying mental health care downrange

Deployed mental health providers play a vital role in delivering medical care downrange, ensuring the health of the warfighter and the mission.
Nov. 21, 2018
Air Force’s focus on readiness yields results, highlights innovation, problem solving

From a distance, the idea – and operational meaning – of “readiness” for the U.S. Air Force seems straightforward. Be prepared. Have all the equipment, training and personnel necessary to accomplish any mission quickly, efficiently and decisively. It means being primed, prepared and available for
Nov. 5, 2018
BMT curriculum changes focused on inspiring, developing Airmen

After listening to feedback from the field, a few changes to the Air Force Basic Military Training curriculum will transform trainees into more combat ready Airmen.