Aug. 2, 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,
July 26, 2021 Department of the Air Force approves special leave accrual for fiscal year 2021 Air Force and Space Force members performing active service, and Reserve and Guard Airmen on Title 10 or Title 32 orders, can now accrue up to 120 days of annual leave for fiscal year 2021 instead of the typical 60 days of leave.
July 21, 2021 Pilots leaving active duty have safe landing place in Reserve, Guard JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease around the world, commercial airlines are looking to hire more pilots. Air Force officials want to remind active-duty pilots leaving the Air Force for the civilian aviation industry that such a move doesn’t have to end
July 20, 2021 152nd Airlift Wing “High Rollers” extended on MAFFS duty as fires continue burning across western states The Nevada Air National Guard’s participation in the MAFFS mission this year has been extended to Aug. 26 at the request of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). There will also be two additional C-130 aircraft and aircrew added to the mission for a total of five military C-130 aircraft
May 17, 2021 Colorado Air Force Reservists and Wyoming Air National Guardsmen complete annual aerial wildland fire fighting training Every year, one Air Force Reserve wing and three Air National Guard wings along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service train and certify for aerial wildland fire fighting. On May 10-16, the Air Force Reserve 302nd Airlift Wing and the Wyoming Air National Guard 153rd Airlift Wing
April 27, 2021 Civilians can submit retirement forms electronically using myPers Submitting civilian retirement applications just became a little easier. Effective April 1, 2021, civilian Airmen and Guardians can now submit their electronically-signed retirement forms using myPers.The first and most important step in the retirement process remains employees notifying their
April 12, 2021 Air Force unveils new mission statement The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities airpower provides to the nation and joint operations.
April 8, 2021 302nd Airlift Wing reveals updated mission, vision and priorities In a message to members of the 302nd Airlift Wing, Col. Christopher Zidek, 302 AW commander, revealed the wing's latest mission, vision and priorities.
March 18, 2021 Air Force Recruiting releases Total Force Marketing Management Tool JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – As Air Force Recruiting Service continues to innovate and find ways to enhance the recruiting enterprise, it released the Total Force Marketing Management Tool March 16 with the purpose of synchronizing each partner with upcoming events and enhancing
March 11, 2021 Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process After numerous tests and feedback from Airmen around the world, the Air Force Uniform Office has finalized the design of the new Physical Training Gear (PTG) uniform, and is preparing to begin the production process.