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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
Aug. 12, 2024
Congresswoman Miller visits the Gateway Wing

Congresswoman Mary Miller and her staff recently visited the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott AFB, Illinois on Aug. 12. Miller was provided a mission update brief, followed by an informal office call with Col. Jeffrey Smith, 932nd AW commander.
Aug. 7, 2024
Col. Robert Garner takes command of 932nd Medical Group

Col. Christopher Spinelli, outgoing 932nd Medical Group commander, relinquished command to Col. Robert Garner, incoming 932nd MDG commander Aug. 3, 2024, during a change of command ceremony inside Hangar 1, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
Aug. 1, 2024
CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off

The U.S. Air Force kicks off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on August 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty