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Sept. 17, 2024
AF Reserve Senior Enlisted Advisor voices value of supporting Reserve families at Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez highlighted the importance of addressing quality of life challenges during the “United Forces and Families: Creative Childcare Solutions” panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 17. He highlighted the childcare initiatives
Sept. 17, 2024
USAF Units of Action: Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, Institutional Wings defined

The Department of the Air Force will implement a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating them into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, and Institutional Wings. This will be a phased approach, starting no later than the summer of 2025.
Sept. 16, 2024
Kendall highlights accomplishments, urgency to finish transitioning to Great Power Competition

Conceding that his future as secretary is connected to the outcome of November’s election, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall used a high-profile keynote address Sept. 16 to highlight achievements modernizing and reshaping the Air Force and Space Force while also emphasizing unfinished work
Sept. 13, 2024
Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
Sept. 10, 2024
Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness

As part of the GPC initiative, the DAF is organizing its major commands into Institutional Commands and Service Component Commands.
Sept. 6, 2024
Air Force activates first Air Task Force at Scott AFB

The 12th Air Task Force, the first ATF under the new Air Force deployment model, was officially activated during a ceremony here Wednesday.Lt. Gen. Randall Reed, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, handed the guidon to Col. Gabriel Arrington, who, along with Chief Master Sergeant Chastity Hert,
Sept. 4, 2024
How Privileged Safety Information Safeguards Mission Readiness

When a mishap occurs in the Department of the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence. Due to potential direct and immediate impacts on mission readiness and combat capability, the Department quickly convenes
Aug. 27, 2024
932nd Airlift Wing collaborates with active-duty counterparts in C-40 maintenance operations

Maintainers from the 932nd Airlift Wing’s 932nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recently hosted their active-duty counterparts July 25, 2024, from the 89th Maintenance Group (MXG), Andrews AFB, Maryland, in a total force integration training event. This collaboration fosters a strong total force