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May 11, 2022
The ever-evolving digital war fighter

Supra coders are Airmen and Guardians who develop, manage, and design software for the U.S. Space Force.These individuals serve in a variety of specialties. Once they complete the Software Development Immersive (SDI) class, a software development boot camp that teaches full-stack JavaScript
May 10, 2022
USSF Space Test Enterprise Vision integrates test across capability lifecycles

The Space Force has released its Space Test Enterprise Vision to communicate the service’s intent and provide the amplifying guidance needed to execute the Space Force’s test and evaluation mission. “The test vision and the associated test culture it portends are critical elements of the Guardian
May 6, 2022
Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance

As of May 2022, the Joint Travel Regulation for servicemembers was updated to exclude the weight of gun safes from the total weight allowance of household goods in a permanent change of station. As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are
May 6, 2022
Guardian spouse named Military Spouse of the Year

Sarah Streyder was recognized, during a ceremony May 5, as the Armed Forces Insurance Space Force Spouse of the Year and Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for her advocacy and voting education efforts.Nominations for this award are made by both the military and civilian communities
May 5, 2022
Calvelli swears in as Department of the Air Force space acquisition and integration lead

Frank Calvelli was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration during a Pentagon ceremony this morning, following his confirmation to the role by the U.S. Senate, April 28. Prior to his confirmation, Calvelli worked at the National Reconnaissance Office and
May 4, 2022
DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May is designated as Military Appreciation Month to honor those who serve. May 6, the Friday before Mother’s Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform.“Military spouses come from every walk of life; not unlike our civilian counterparts,
May 3, 2022
DAF COVID-19 Statistics - May 3, 2022

Current Coronavirus Disease 2019 statistics for Department of the Air Force personnel
May 2, 2022
Head of Air Force Academy’s astro department transfers to Space Force

A leading space expert at the U.S. Air Force Academy was sworn into the Space Force April 29, making him the first Space Force officer to be a permanent professor at the school.
April 28, 2022
Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China.
April 22, 2022
Earth Day: Taking action today, assuring the mission of tomorrow

As a steward of almost 9 million acres encompassing forests, prairies, deserts, wetlands, and coastal habitats, the Department of the Air Force recognizes the importance of protecting and sustaining the natural environment.