May 2, 2024 Embodying the American Spirit, honoring Asian Heritage It was April 28, 1975, and Saigon was about to fall to North Vietnamese forces, ending the Vietnam war. Tam Do Nguyen, a South Vietnamese naval officer, was fighting alongside the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet for three years when life as he knew it ceased to exist.
March 25, 2024 First Bath, Last Breath No barriers have been broken, and no pioneering firsts have been achieved. I don’t fly planes, and I don’t load bombs. Feeling like a legitimate Airman can be challenging when I am not calling in air strikes or digesting endless streams of intel footage.
March 5, 2024 Special-order uniforms provide accommodations Military uniforms are designed to accommodate most body types, but many individuals face difficulty finding a good fit based on unique proportions or even medical needs.
March 4, 2024 From pilot to pageantry: Meet the 1st active duty Miss America Second Lt. Madison Marsh became the first active duty service member to earn the Miss America crown.
Feb. 13, 2024 Senegalese Airman perseveres through barriers for a better life Standing in the Senegal airport alongside five of his younger siblings, nine-year-old Aaron Aliou said goodbye to his mother for what would unknowingly be the last time until their reunion more than a decade later.
Jan. 8, 2024 LEAP Airman uses Arabic skills during deployment, builds host nation relationships as HNCC officer Today's Air Force thrives on diversity, a defining trait that empowers Airmen worldwide to embrace varied cultures. In support of this commitment, the U.S. Air Force offers the Language Enabled Airman Program, providing Airmen with educational tools to connect with cultures from around the world.
Aug. 29, 2023 DAF Updates HIV prevention medication guidance The Department of the Air Force Medical Standards Working Group made updates to the official Air Force Aerospace Medicine Approved Medication Lists and the Medical Standards Directory, removing certain barriers for Airmen and Guardians taking HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis.
July 19, 2023 Dreams, diversity and determination: An Airman’s story When Winnie Adipo was just a young girl growing up in Kenya, she dreamed of nothing more than becoming an officer in the military.
June 20, 2023 DAF releases Women, Peace, Security Strategic Action Plan The DAF recently released its Women, Peace, and Security Strategic Action Plan to operationalize WPS concepts across the Air and Space Forces.
June 5, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III releases statement on Pride Month Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes the LGBTQ+ service members' contributions to national security during Pride Month.
May 31, 2023 AFMS held first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility conference The Air Force Medical Service’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted their inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility conference on May 24, with a thematic focus on informing attendees on the latest AFMS initiatives and inspiriting further action.
May 5, 2023 Brandon Act aims to improve mental health support The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said.
April 20, 2023 An Airman who wants to make a difference through international relations Airman 1st Class Stephanie Essomba, a dental laboratory technician at the 59th Dental Support Squadron, began learning about policy processes, decision making and the impact those policies could have on people’s lives and fell in love with it.
March 24, 2023 Hanscom Airman chases dreams, runs for charity For Maj. Jenifer Mouser, 66th Medical Squadron officer in charge of laboratory and radiology, her relationships with sports have included all the above. Now she’s looking to give back to the next generation of athletes.
March 24, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 17, 2023 Female Fitment Program drives positive change in the Air Force The Female Fitment Program continues to influence daily life and duty for female Airmen, moving history forward for generations of women.
March 9, 2023 Women leaders discuss benefits of military service In celebration of Women's History Month, top women military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military.
March 2, 2023 Persistence pays off for history making Air Guardsman Air Force Tech. Sgt. Petra Chesanek, a firefighter in New Britain Fire Department, is first female firefighter promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
Feb. 23, 2023 Cadet earns leadership award, scholarship to attend medical school Cadet 1st Class Sirri Akaya fell in love with biology in high school and has never looked back. She’s scheduled to graduate this June from the U.S. Air Force Academy and she also just added the Black Engineer of the Year Award for Student Military Leadership to her resume.
Dec. 22, 2022 Yokota Air Base introduces “Rent the camo” pilot program Yokota Air Base, Japan, is one of the first United States Air Force installations to launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program, or “Rent the Camo,” October 1, 2022.