Sept. 21, 2022 CMSAF announces ‘Purple Book,’ talks people, readiness, culture at AFA Bass presented her keynote address and took pride in introducing the “The Joint Team,” commonly known as the Purple Book, which aims to help Airmen become better joint-minded service members.
Sept. 15, 2022 Hurlburt Wing takes ACE C2 to the next level for Lead Wings For almost a decade, U.S. defense officials have deemed the return of great-power competition to be the most significant challenge to U.S. national security. As a result, the Department of Defense's leadership is taking bigger and bolder steps to maintain the U.S. military and technological edge
June 23, 2022 Air Force operationalizes ACE concept, addresses today’s changing threat environment The Air Force announced its vision for operating in modern, contested environments June 23, created to codify and synchronize agile combat employment tactics enterprise-wide.
Feb. 17, 2022 Air Force to phase out 13O career field, strengthen all Airmen joint capabilities The Air Force continues to evolve its professional education and force structure to ensure all Airmen can apply operational concepts and contribute to Joint All-Domain Operations, versus limiting it to one core AFSC.
Jan. 19, 2022 CSAF addresses warfighters during WEPTAC 2022 at Nellis AFB WEPTAC brings together hundreds of warfighters from joint and allied combat air forces to discuss current issues and to develop solutions for the joint employment of forces.
Dec. 10, 2021 Around the Air Force: Coalition Virtual Flag, In-flight Comfort, Hurricane Hunter’s Busy Year This week’s look Around the Air Force visits one of the largest exercises in the Department of Defense, Coalition Virtual Flag, an international training effort that’s seeing cyber units in a growing role, a new bladder relief device that works better for male and female aircrew members will be
Aug. 10, 2021 Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
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.
June 11, 2021 Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
May 27, 2021 AF breaks down updated fitness test scores 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.