Jan. 9, 2023 Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Jan. 4, 2023 AETC completes inaugural Force Development Environment Assessment focused on the year 2030 The goal of the Force Development Environment Assessment is to provide senior leaders with decision-quality information about aspects of the most probable factors impacting the future of force development to help accelerate the change needed to produce combat-credible Warfighters through education
Jan. 3, 2023 Guard Saved Lives, Property, Responding to 2022 Disasters ARLINGTON, Va. – With approximately 450,000 members, the National Guard plays a role in every element of the National Defense Strategy, including defending the homeland. Over half of its members were involved in lifesaving natural disaster responses in 2022.Throughout the year, 142,000 Guard members
Dec. 23, 2022 104FW hosts ANG Production Assessment Team The 104th Fighter Wing hosted a group of 15 subject matter experts from the Air National Guard Production Assessment Team Dec. 13-16, to identify ways the unit can become more efficient and effective in terms of aircraft availability.
Dec. 20, 2022 Empowered Aviation Pioneers Leave an Inspiring Legacy for the Modern Airmen The First Flight Society hosted a celebration recognizing the 119th anniversary of the first powered and controlled flight, the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and the induction of Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. into the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine at the Wright Brothers’ National
Dec. 19, 2022 AFRL Guardian software team reports busy year ROME, N.Y. (AFRL) -- When disaster strikes in the world, chaos can ensue, but Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, scientists are working on software applications that provide clear situational awareness to help response teams bring calm to the chaos. Guardian is one software application
Dec. 1, 2022 A Cause for Concern: How terrible November Mustaches raise awareness for Men's Health PORTLAND, Ore. -- It was a brisk late-fall morning at the Portland Air National Guard Base for the hundreds of clean-shaven faces which belonged to the Airmen who work here every day.But for me, a government civilian, I had a smug little smirk hidden behind a modest beard which I had been nurturing
Nov. 30, 2022 Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists The sixth annual Spark Tank 2023 was recently held and the top 15 ideas were selected to advance to the semifinals.
Nov. 29, 2022 First Lady Jill Biden: National Guard a 'beacon of hope' in times of need WASHINGTON – How best to support service members and their families dominated discussion when First Lady Jill Biden hosted National Guardsmen, spouses and children at the White House Nov. 28.“For many Americans, our National Guard and their families are the only service members that civilians might
Nov. 21, 2022 DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The DAF issued updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.