14 Jan 2021

Barrett praises senior Air Force leaders; assesses her tenure as secretary

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett publicly praised Airmen, Guardians, and senior Air and Space Forces leaders during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Jan. 14.

13 Jan 2021

DAF Senior leaders address the recent events at the Capitol

The senior leaders reminded Airmen and Guardians to be guided by service core values while they continue to safeguard American ideals.

5 Jan 2021

Department of the Air Force directs commanders to review unit emblems, mottos, nicknames, other official symbology

The Department of the Air Force directed commanders to conduct a comprehensive review of official and unofficial unit emblems, morale patches, mottos, nicknames, coins and other forms of unit recognition and identity to ensure an inclusive and professional environment within 60 days from Dec. 23, 2020.

21 Dec 2020

Department of the Air Force releases findings on racial disparity review

The Department of the Air Force released its report on the findings of an Air Force Inspector General independent review into racial disparity Dec. 21. The full report is available for download on AF.mil.

7 Dec 2020

Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Guardians time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.

1 Dec 2020

Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts

The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.

20 Nov 2020

Building digital literacy through Digital University

Digital University strives to fit the needs of all Airmen by providing 100,000 licenses to access more than 12,000 courses.

19 Nov 2020

Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding

The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.

14 Sep 2020

SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees, Sept. 14.

14 Sep 2020

Commentary: U.S. Air and Space Forces are accelerating innovation to deter and defend the American way of life

This week, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force leadership will gather for the Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference, an annual showcase for the services’ latest thinking.