Sept. 14, 2023 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13.
April 5, 2023 Reserve Command announces $10K bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen One of several incentives available to those who join the Air Force Reserve, this particular program opens a wider aperture for recruiters to capture qualified Airmen separating from the active-duty Air Force.
May 13, 2021 Newest KC-46A Pegasus candidate bases announced A total of 12 KC-46As will replace Air Force Reserve Command KC-135 Stratotankers at one of the six candidate locations and 24 KC-46As will replace active-duty KC-135s at one of the two candidate locations.
Feb. 3, 2021 AFMC Airmen among 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with
Jan. 5, 2021 Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.
July 16, 2020 Reservist, civilian fire chief responds to COVID-19 crisis At the beginning of 2020, it was unclear how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic would become. During these uncertain times, first responders voluntarily work in harm's way in order to help others.
Sept. 3, 2019 NOAA offers hurricane safety tips, resources The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers tips to help prepare for hurricanes.
Aug. 14, 2019 CMSAF Wright talks resiliency and readiness at all call Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed resiliency and readiness with an auditorium filled with Tinker Airmen during an All Call held at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center during his base visit last week.“The primary reason for me to do base visits is coming out to see what a base
July 24, 2019 AFMC Airman named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019 An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal
July 11, 2019 DoD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes The implementation has been delayed until January 12, 2020, giving long-serving members more time to transfer their education benefits to spouses or dependents.