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Feb. 9, 2023
23 Department of the Air Force members selected for BEYA STEM awards

Both uniformed and civilian members of the Air Force and Space Force will be recognized during the 18th Annual Stars and Stripes Awards Dinner for their accomplishments and contributions in STEM-related fields over the past year.
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. 9, 2022
DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals

DAF installations are implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience.
July 14, 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 17, 2022
Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery

Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17.
June 16, 2022
JTR update provides relief to dorm Airmen

A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840.
May 16, 2022
25th SecAF portrait unveiled during ceremony at Pentagon

The official portrait of former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, who also previously served as the U.S. ambassador to Finland, was unveiled in the Pentagon Auditorium, May 13, during a tribute to the stateswomen who led the Department of the Air Force from 2019 to 2021.
May 6, 2022
Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released

Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career.
April 27, 2022
SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

In conjunction with the proclamation, he also announced a new provision to the Department’s leave policy that enables sexual assault survivors to take up to 30 days of non-chargeable leave as they seek resources to support their recovery.
April 4, 2022
New AFMC Professional Library encourages lifelong learning

A new Air Force Materiel Command Professional Library offers Airmen and civilians the opportunity to embrace lifelong professional development with books, podcasts, articles and more, inspired by leadership recommendations across diverse subject areas.
March 16, 2022
People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

As the lead command for Counter-sUAS efforts for the Air Force, a team of seven experts from the Air Force Materiel Command Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Directorate facilitates research and development efforts related to defensive sUAS technology.
March 16, 2022
SNCO Academy’s enhanced curriculum development takes center stage during CSAF inaugural visit

Air Force SNCOA students took the opportunity to share their enhanced curriculum development with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during his visit to Gunter Annex.
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.
Jan. 5, 2022
Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change

Beginning with the 2022 developmental education designation process, the Air Force will transition away from the Definitely Attend (DA) program that began in 2017.
Oct. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month

Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness.
Aug. 4, 2021
AFMC takes on role as servicing major command for Space Force

Recently, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force took steps to define AFMC’s role as the designated servicing MAJCOM for U.S. Space Force.
July 13, 2021
Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck

As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results.
May 26, 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 10, 2021
AFICC/KU turns innovations into solutions, processes with iHub

The website encourages collaboration and increases shared knowledge between AFICC/KU, USAFE-AFAFRICA contracting squadrons and mission-focused business leaders, or MFBL, to spark innovations. Change agents can use the website as a filter for information to streamline processes or solve issues within
April 5, 2021
New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched

The Department of the Air Force debuted a new website for past and present Airmen and Guardians to correct their military records, April 5.
Feb. 23, 2021
30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces

Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm’s influence on the United States military, and especially the Air Force and Space Force, remain substantial and entrenched.
Nov. 20, 2020
Building digital literacy through Digital University

Digital University strives to fit the needs of all Airmen by providing 100,000 licenses to access more than 12,000 courses.
Nov. 9, 2020
App for military resources available to service members, families

The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, Military Community Support Programs associate director. The app makes it more convenient when users are away from their computers and are
Oct. 15, 2020
AFWERX announces Reimagining Energy Challenge for Department of Defense

AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation catalyst, announces the Reimagining Energy for the DOD Challenge, seeking solutions to create the future of resilient energy production, transmission, use and storage. The Department of Defense (DOD) is currently the largest energy consumer globally. By reducing
June 30, 2020
AFWERX Fusion 2020 registration announced

In response to the current global health crisis, the annual Fusion event goes virtual this year as a highly engaging and interactive online event packed with unique experiences.
May 20, 2020
Air University, Arizona State University partner to transform online PME

Air University partnered with Arizona State University, one of America’s leading public research universities with advanced learning and support systems, to transform the distance learning experience for Air Force officers and civilians worldwide.
April 27, 2020
Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent

In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command. This was the third virtual hiring event held by AFMC over the past year, part of an
Jan. 9, 2020
AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo on Jan. 9.
Dec. 17, 2019
First virtual pitch day contract awarded

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A8I Operational Innovation Branch and the 764th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron awarded their first virtual Pitch Day contract, Dec. 13.
Nov. 8, 2019
AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020

The topics have been selected and the chairpersons will be on board this month. What remains is determining who will fill the ranks of the four Mission Area Working Groups charged with tackling some of the Air Force’s biggest Agile Combat Support challenges at the 4th Annual Installation and Mission
Sept. 10, 2019
AFIMSC seeking to transform AF environmental program with latest UAS technology

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leveraging the latest unmanned aerial system technology to transform the Air Force environmental program.
Aug. 21, 2019
BESPIN-AFIMSC alliance improves mission support capabilities

An alliance between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation office is improving mission support capabilities.
July 15, 2019
AFMC We Need team to conduct focus groups across enterprise

The Air Force Materiel Command’s AFMC We Need team will travel to operating locations across the command to conduct in-person focus groups beginning July 22. The AFMC We Need enterprise-wide initiative, launched in late June, seeks inputs and recommendations from AFMC civilian and military Airmen
June 6, 2019
IHA goes live in cloud

The status of Air Force installation and mission support programs is now just a click away, thanks to the new Installation Health Assessment tool’s cloud analytics capability.
April 11, 2019
Innovation: Fad or Foundation?

To launch the Air Force Materiel Command Year of Innovation campaign, Air Force Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, AFMC deputy commander, offers his perspectives on innovation and the innovation culture required to research, develop, test, field and sustain Air Force systems and platforms to outpace the

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23 Department of the Air Force members selected for BEYA STEM awards

Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists

DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals

Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022

Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery

JTR update provides relief to dorm Airmen

25th SecAF portrait unveiled during ceremony at Pentagon

Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released

SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

New AFMC Professional Library encourages lifelong learning

People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

SNCO Academy’s enhanced curriculum development takes center stage during CSAF inaugural visit

DAF to launch myEval in 2022

Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change

Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month

AFMC takes on role as servicing major command for Space Force

Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck

Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

AFICC/KU turns innovations into solutions, processes with iHub

New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched

30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces

Building digital literacy through Digital University

App for military resources available to service members, families

AFWERX announces Reimagining Energy Challenge for Department of Defense

AFWERX Fusion 2020 registration announced

Air University, Arizona State University partner to transform online PME

Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent

AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists

First virtual pitch day contract awarded

AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020

AFIMSC seeking to transform AF environmental program with latest UAS technology

BESPIN-AFIMSC alliance improves mission support capabilities

AFMC We Need team to conduct focus groups across enterprise

IHA goes live in cloud

Innovation: Fad or Foundation?