News

Jan. 24, 2022
Department of the Air Force WAGGI survey release

The ‘Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information’ survey provides department leaders and communication professionals with insights on how to provide Airmen and Guardians with relevant information through multiple internal and external sources.
Dec. 8, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Nov. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases findings on Interpersonal Violence survey

After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they
Nov. 8, 2021
SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians

The SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific-industry training, apprenticeships or internships.
Nov. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force nears 97% AD vaccination rate

Nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sept. 24, 2021
Department of the Air Force leaders talk leadership, family during panel at AFA

Panel members answered questions highlighting the importance of their key spouses, families, and the impact they’ve had on their overall careers.
July 28, 2021
Kendall sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Air Force

Frank Kendall was administratively sworn in July 28 as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force.
July 26, 2021
Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts.
June 17, 2021
Air, Space Forces leaders discuss, defend budget requests in congressional hearings

Across two days of hearings before the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond laid out both the near term and longer
June 8, 2021
FY22 budget gives Air & Space Forces the strength to meet threats, Roth, Brown, Raymond tell Senate

Acting Air Force Secretary John Roth, joined by the Air and Space Forces’ highest-ranking officers, told a Senate subcommittee June 8 the department’s budget proposal recognizes challenges posed by China and Russia while also laying the groundwork for the forces needed in 2030 and beyond.