Aug. 7, 2023 New benefit gives military families more flexibility in paying for dependent care The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA, initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses.
May 25, 2023 Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1 The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process.
May 16, 2023 The low-down on energy drinks Energy drinks have become increasingly popular in recent years, though they can pose significant risks to health when consumed in excess.
April 14, 2023 Strengthening Air, Space Force installations takes center stage at summit Nearly 200 Air and Space Force installation leaders gathered in San Antonio April 11-13 during the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2023 Mission Support Leaders' Summit.
April 12, 2023 Air Force releases Global Futures Report: Joint Functions in 2040 The report incorporates findings using Foresight Methodology to identify key forces and factors that will drive or constrain how the service will fight in 2040.
March 23, 2023 Under Secretary of the Air Force testifies on recruiting The senior leader testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about recruiting challenges currently facing the Department of the Air Force.
Feb. 7, 2023 From the battlefield to the football field: Air Force surgeon’s skills knows no bounds On January 2nd, when many football fans were watching the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Lt. Col. Valerie Sams, an Air Force surgeon, was on call at UC Health’s University of Cincinnati Medical Center not knowing what she was about to face.
Jan. 3, 2023 Digital Drivers Forum set for Jan. 17 The Department of the Air Force Digital Transformation Office will host a virtual Digital Drivers Forum, Jan. 17, to connect members of the digital transformation community and drive strategic alignment on priorities taking shape for 2023.
Nov. 17, 2022 US, UK, Australian and Canadian forces operate as a combined force in exercise VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition “Fights on” loudly echos across the battlespace kicking off exercise VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition 23-1 at the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed sites across four countries, during the first day of an eleven-day exercise.
May 20, 2022 377th MDG immunization clinic ensures medical readiness The 377th Medical Group immunizations clinic works tirelessly to ensure every patient is properly cared for, and is vital to maintaining the medical and mission readiness of Kirtland Air Force Base.