March 19, 2022 Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs The campaign, open through June 6, gives military and civilian members of the Department of the Air Force’s mission and installation support community a chance to win part of $1 million or more in funding and resources to pursue their ideas.
Feb. 27, 2022 Air Force medics continue deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 1,000 U.S. Air Force active duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard medics are serving in civilian hospitals, care facilities, and other public institutions.
Feb. 18, 2022 ‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101 Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber."
Feb. 16, 2022 AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work With remote options, this type of federal employment can be key to allowing military spouses to advance their careers even amidst ongoing military relocations.
Feb. 8, 2022 Air University overhauls curriculum to focus on international competitors The overhaul significantly increases classroom instruction covering the nation’s competitors, specifically China and Russia, at all levels of PME and in many of its other programs and courses.
Jan. 27, 2022 DAF announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.
Jan. 26, 2022 Invisible Wounds Initiative helps build a Supportive culture for Airmen, Guardians, and families through focused leadership The Command Team Campaign is a communications effort to increase knowledge and enable command teams to build connectedness, trust, and openness to tough conversations about cognitive, emotional, or behavioral conditions associated with trauma or adverse life events.
Jan. 24, 2022 March ARB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus The Department of the Air Force selected March Air Reserve Base, California, as the preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus aircraft.
Jan. 12, 2022 Air Force unveils action plan to ‘Develop tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen’ Air Force officials announced the implementation of the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan.
Jan. 9, 2022 Modern logistics system aids, tracks Air Force inventory The Integrated Logistics System – Supply or ILS-S enables the Air Force to track inventory across the Total Force