Feb. 2, 2023 DAF announces overseas spouse direct-hire authority pilot program Direct-hire authority enables an agency to hire any qualified applicant through an expedited hiring process that eliminates many of the traditional steps, including consideration of competitive rankings and ratings.
Jan. 20, 2023 Aim High application gets updated feature to help any Airman become a recruiter Air Force Recruiting Service updated their Aim High application to allow any app user to assist in the Air Force’s recruiting efforts.
Dec. 20, 2022 AFRL launches wearable biomolecular sensors program for DoD, transfers technology to Sensate Biosystems The Air Force Research Laboratory has partnered with the Nano Bio-Materials Consortium and Case Western Reserve University to create wearable sensors that measure biomarkers in Airmen and Guardians.
Oct. 17, 2022 Exoskeleton to enhance safety, retention for aerial porters, others The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Center for Rapid Innovation held an event Oct. 6 with the 445th Airlift Wing for a ROAM Robotics team to demonstrate the latest Forge System.
Aug. 29, 2022 AFSC bases continue advances to support pregnant, nursing Airmen Efforts to expand support of working mothers across Air Force Sustainment Center bases continue, including access to lactation rooms and pods, reclassification of wireless breast pumps to allow entrance into secure areas and easy access to maternity uniforms.
Aug. 15, 2022 DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members.
July 15, 2022 Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022 Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022. The board selected the Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements.
June 9, 2022 DoD pays tribute to LGBTQ+ service members Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, and it's also a time for the Defense Department, the nation and the world to acknowledge the challenges that remain and to reaffirm commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ people.
April 25, 2022 The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development - from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
April 20, 2022 DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences.
March 31, 2022 DAF recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation in 2021, officially recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility as an international awareness day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender nonconforming people.
Feb. 22, 2022 Brown modifies Action Orders to lock in gains, accelerate change Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., has issued modifications to the “Action Orders” driving Accelerate Change or Lose.
Feb. 10, 2022 SparkX Cell accelerates change for JBA dental clinic SparkX Cell's Innovation and Idea Center and personnel at Joint Base Andrews teamed up to enhance installation readiness and resilience while accomplishing the mission.
Jan. 7, 2022 DAF to launch myEval in 2022 Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Dec. 14, 2021 Keesler AFB dental, oncologists innovate radiation therapy tool for cancer patients The 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron and the 81st Dental Squadron collaborated to craft a more precise radiation boluses for patients undergoing care with the 81st Medical Group.
Nov. 18, 2021 59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force The 59th Training Group’s Alamo Spark Cell focuses on improving training at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
June 9, 2021 AFWERX Agility Prime partners with Kitty Hawk in first medevac exercise with electric aircraft AFWERX Agility Prime and new partner Kitty Hawk reached a milestone in May with their first operational exercise.
May 27, 2021 Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
May 12, 2021 Empowered Airmen accelerate change across Air Force Innovation and a forward-looking mindset have long been key aspects of Air Force culture.
Jan. 29, 2021 AMC hosts operational demonstration for latest AE innovation Air Mobility Command hosted the final operational demonstration for a portable and constructable ramp, or Patient Loading System, used to safely on and offload patients to high-deck aircraft, such as the KC-10 Extender, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker.