News

Oct. 5, 2023
Energy Action Month highlights the critical role energy plays in strategic competition

Embracing the Department’s three-year theme of “Powering Possibility,” the installation energy program is pursuing a series of pilot initiatives that showcase the department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force in the face of growing operational threats.
Sept. 29, 2023
DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community.
Sept. 18, 2023
DAF leaders emphasize modernization, readiness at AFA Conference amid great power competition

The Department of the Air Force’s top officials provided a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 11-13.
Sept. 18, 2023
DAF launches coaching website

At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find a professional coach and become a coach.
Sept. 14, 2023
DAF leaders, spouses reflect on changes for military families at AFA panel

Department of the Air Force leaders and their spouses discussed changes and challenges that have impacted military families during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 13.
Sept. 11, 2023
Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.
Aug. 31, 2023
DAF unveils art commemorating 75 Years of Air and Space Power

DAF celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Air and Space heritage in September 2022 and commissioned the art to help tell the stories of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Aug. 28, 2023
DoD announces changes to special leave accrual policy for service members

The revised provisions of section 701 U.S.C. title 10 reduced the maximum amount of accrued leave that may be retained by a service member at the end of the FY from 120 days to 90 days.
Aug. 16, 2023
DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates

The DAF opened a public comment period regarding recent updates to the background and methodology for Support of Military Families scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases.
Aug. 14, 2023
DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management

The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.