22 Sep 2021

Myths and facts about the vax – debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it.

21 Sep 2021

Raymond describes Space Force achievements, plans, challenges ahead

Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond used a list of “firsts” and achievements across the Space Force’s brief history Sept. 21.

21 Sep 2021

CSO unveils Guardian Ideal, Space Force values at AFA

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond unveiled the Guardian Ideal and Space Force values during his speech Sept. 21, 2021, at the Air Force Association Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

20 Sep 2021

Air Force under secretary commemorates 10th anniversary of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal

Jones joined panels of fellow LGBTQ+ community members, veterans and ranking civilian leaders in the U.S. government to celebrate the progress made since the cancellation of DADT Sept. 20, 2011. After being confirmed as the Air Force’s under secretary in July 2021, she has worked to further strengthen diversity and inclusion throughout the department.

20 Sep 2021

Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China and other threats

Department of the Air Force Secretary, Frank Kendall, offered a blunt and unsparing blueprint Sept. 20 for the Air and Space Forces, Congress and others to follow if they are to meet – and overcome – challenges to the nation’s security posed by China and others.Time is short, he said in a 30 minute, closely watched address to the Air Force

17 Sep 2021

Department of the Air Force leaders discuss second disparity review during virtual town hall

The second Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review focused on gender and ethnicity, and included additional racial groups (Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders). It also referenced and compared data from the prior report on racial disparity, involving Black/African American Airmen and Guardians.

16 Sep 2021

Guardians begin migration to Space Force CACs

Space Force common access cards are being issued incrementally to Guardians after more than 18 months of collaboration across numerous organizations and five months of live testing with Guardians.

9 Sep 2021

Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review

The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.

9 Sep 2021

NATO Air and Space Power – Taking the Alliance into 2030

From Sept. 7-9 the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) hosted their annual Conference convening the NATO Airpower community at Essen, Germany. The presentations and discussions were focused on the topic of Delivering NATO Air and Space Power at the speed of relevance. "The annual JAPCC conference provides an outstanding opportunity to address

9 Sep 2021

Department of Defense Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Attestation and Screening Testing for Unvaccinated Personnel

Today, the Department of Defense released Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 23) which provides guidance for implementing additional force health protection and workplace safety measures directed by the White House Safer Federal Workforce Task Force to reduce the transmission of the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019