June 9, 2020 Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
June 9, 2020 Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
June 2, 2020 AFVentures Fellowship forges connections between military, Silicon Valley The inaugural AFVentures Fellowship brought together 21 Airmen to be trained in investment and risk management to strengthen their ability to develop and deliver essential capabilities to the Air Force’s mission from February 10 to March 20.
May 28, 2020 Air Force delays OCP mandatory wear-date Several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform June 1, are delayed to Sept. 1.
May 27, 2020 AFCEC consolidates program to maximize lethality, readiness The Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program uses agreements with eligible entities, like cities and land trusts, to cost share mutually beneficial land easements within priority impact areas.
May 25, 2020 Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1 The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 14, 2020 Mental Health Awareness Month: Resiliency, wellness The goal of the Wellness and Resiliency Program is to help ensure there is a resilient community being built and maintained throughout all areas of a wounded warrior’s life to include their physical, spiritual, mental and social fitness. During COVID-19, the team assists warriors, caregivers and
May 7, 2020 DAF ACT contracting executes N95 mask production for DoD The Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force (DAF-ACT) executed a $126 million contract on May 1 for expanded production of N95 masks—26 million per month—starting in October. The contract, awarded to 3M, will increase the supply chain of N95 masks and resupply the Strategic
May 6, 2020 DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19 Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their
May 6, 2020 Magellan mobility allocation planning app gets an upgrade Hosted on the Kessel Run platform, Magellan provides an electronic interface for operational planners to allocate mobility aircraft and their associated crews over several months, providing greater visibility and enabling them to de-conflict recurring missions and high-demand periods.