News

Dec. 20, 2023
DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists

The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and discuss the merits of each idea, reaching consensus to identify Spark Tank 2024’s six finalists.
Dec. 18, 2023
Chief Digital, Artificial Intelligence Office to host hackathon in Hawaii

A hackathon is an innovation event commonly employed by technology companies in which teams develop prototypes in response to enterprise challenges associated with data.
Dec. 14, 2023
Top USSF leaders discuss the Space Force of 2030

The panel included Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton, special assistant to the Chief of Space Operations; Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of SpOC; and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Space Command.
Dec. 13, 2023
SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians

Kendall learned about how Airmen and Guardians are delivering capabilities, developing critical relationships with allies and partners and supporting the enduring defense initiatives throughout the region.
Dec. 2, 2023
DAF leaders emphasize adapting AI for warfighting success

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed by China and other adversaries Dec. 2.
Nov. 14, 2023
Department of the Air Force reimburses spouse-owned small business costs accrued during PCS, PCA

The Department of the Air Force is now reimbursing service members up to $1,000 to re-establish spouse-owned small businesses during a permanent change of station or assignment on or after Dec. 23, 2022.
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.