Nov. 8, 2022 AFIMSC programs help military families thrive The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and its subordinate units deliver morale, welfare and recreation programs, activities and infrastructure to build and sustain ready and resilient Airmen, Guardians and families.
Nov. 7, 2022 Preview 2023 TRICARE health plan costs Every year, TRICARE costs may change based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment, changes in the cost of health care services and prescription drugs, and other factors. Depending on your TRICARE plan, you may see changes to your costs, including enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares,
Nov. 7, 2022 DAF announces 2022 Photo Contest winners With a theme for 2022 of “Celebrating Traditions,” program managers at the Air Force Services Center honored the Air Force’s 75th Birthday and gave photographers a chance to share their family and cultural traditions to highlight the diversity of military families.
Nov. 7, 2022 Department of Defense improves access to child care resources Among the child development programs recently announced by the Department of Defense as part of the “Taking Care of Service Members and Families” initiative is one that improves access to off-site military child care fee assistance and expands access for in-home child care.The DOD child care fee
Nov. 7, 2022 F-15EX undergoes acoustic testing First time in more than 40 years an F-15 went through sound testing. First time ever for the GE-129 engines.
Nov. 4, 2022 SpaceWERX awards 124 Orbital Prime contracts The SpaceWERX Orbital Prime program awarded 124 Phase 1 contracts from June 15 to Sept. 22, 2022, each with a five-month term valued at $250,000.
Nov. 4, 2022 DOD offering additional assistance in finding employment for military spouses The well-being and readiness of service members is a top priority for the Defense Department, and in September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced an action plan offering them and their families additional support.One of these includes providing assistance in finding employment for
Nov. 4, 2022 Plane Talks return to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in honor of Veterans Day Visitors are invited to interact with various aviation subject matter experts on Friday, Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ‘Plane Talks.’ The presenters will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. Presenters include veterans, active duty,
Nov. 3, 2022 Joint teams conduct first F-22 in-flight tests for aircrew CBRN protection The U.S. Air Force conducted the first in-flight vapor purge tests on the F-22 Raptor with the support of the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron and the 59th Test Squadron on Nellis Air Force Base from Oct. 13-21, 2022.
Nov. 3, 2022 Re-winging it: A-10 makeover After flying thousands of training and mission sorties over the span of 20 to 30 years, an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron received a new set of wings at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 11, 2022. This A-10 was the third airframe to undergo a wing