April 21, 2025 Foreign intel job scams target current, former DoD employees When a social media message pops up offering a high-paying consulting job from an unknown recruiter, it’s easy to be intrigued, but think twice. For many current and former members of the Department of the Air Force, and increasingly, across the entire U.S. government workforce, this is the first
April 7, 2025 The Department of Defense announces Deferred Resignation Program, VERA The Department of Defense announced a Deferred Resignation Program and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority for civilian employees
March 5, 2025 DoD offers Health Care Flexible Spending Account to service members Service members can sign up for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account putting money in pretax earnings into an account that can be spent on qualifying health care expenses.
Sept. 9, 2024 Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness Air Force Materiel Command will consolidate and establish new centers to rapidly develop, procure, field and sustain a pipeline of competitive capabilities to deliver decisive advantages to the force.
Aug. 13, 2024 Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees There are many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process, but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
July 8, 2024 Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
June 26, 2024 Edwards AFB among installations selected for Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards Edwards and Tyndall Air Force Base were among installations chosen for Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards, which recognize federal agencies and employees who have made transformational efforts to advance sustainability and climate resilience.
May 10, 2024 DAF leaders discuss future of all-volunteer force DAF senior leaders emphasized the importance of the all-volunteer force and helping the military meet national defense needs during RAND Corporation’s America’s All-Volunteer Force symposium May 3, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia.
April 18, 2024 Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman continue modernization drumbeat, need for Congress to approve budgets on time DAF Secretary Frank Kendall and the top-ranking military leaders told a House committee April 17 that adequately defending the nation against modern-day adversaries demands the services modernize quickly and that Congress deliver funding in a timely and predictable manner.
March 21, 2024 DAF SELs testify on importance of caring for service members, families Leaders spoke on the link between Airmen and families' quality of life and military readiness and retention.