29 Jul 2021

DoD directs employees to start wearing face masks again

Following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Defense Department has directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving, highly-transmittable Delta variant.

25 Aug 2020

DOD crowdsources efforts to promote diversity, inclusion

The Defense Department is crowdsourcing to find better ways to promote diversity and inclusion.

27 Jul 2020

$2B Air Force savings goal surpassed with help from 374 CONS

Talents across the Air Force have meticulously focused resources on reducing military spending and contracting squadrons globally have now surpassed a $2B goal—six months ahead of schedule. The Yokota 374th Contracting Squadron, credits their hand in this united success to their change-agent attitude, supportive mission partners and a dedication to ending the reign of the status quo.

14 Jul 2020

JBSA environmental program takes off with UAS technology

What began as a project to improve land surveying, floodplain mapping, vegetation classification and endangered species management at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis has become a revolutionary innovation that could save the Air Force millions of dollars and countless hours of labor.

17 Apr 2020

Special leave accrual for service members

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has significantly limited the ability of service members to take