302nd Airlift Wing News

Sept. 6, 2023
Mountain Medic 23 tests joint-service medical evacuation readiness in austere environment

Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians from multiple units participated in Exercise Mountain Medic 23, designed to simulate the evacuation and treatment of injured personnel in a joint-service austere battle zone, Aug. 7-18, 2023, throughout Colorado.
Aug. 28, 2023
DoD announces changes to special leave accrual policy for service members

The revised provisions of section 701 U.S.C. title 10 reduced the maximum amount of accrued leave that may be retained by a service member at the end of the FY from 120 days to 90 days.
Aug. 24, 2023
New platform IGNITEs defense innovation

AFWERX has launched IGNITE, a platform where defense users can search for and easily interact with thousands of small businesses that have secured previous Department of the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer awards.
July 21, 2023
Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs

With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week.The Air Force will restore the Selective Retention Bonuses and the Aviation Bonus program beginning next
July 20, 2023
Air Force aligns leadership titles with joint force

Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services.In accordance with direction from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., the Air Force issued a memo communicating updated guidance for Air Force
July 14, 2023
Justice Department reinforces federal protections for servicemembers and their spouses in letter to state officials

The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families.
April 26, 2023
Recruiting, Reserve leaders throttle up inspiration at NASCAR race

Air Force Reserve Command and Recruiting Service leaders throttled up inspiration and engagement about serving in the military while also celebrating a bit of history at the Talladega Superspeedway Sunday afternoon during the GEICO 500 race here.
April 20, 2023
Air Force Cyber Direct Commissioning Program Enhancement to Onboard Future Cyber Officers

The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce. Leveraging this authority allows the Air Force to
March 23, 2023
DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.

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