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Jan. 23, 2025
Air Force plans to add ‘science’ to the ‘art’ of war

The Air Force continues to advance its efforts to modernize command and control systems through the development of a transformational model for decision advantage, which reveals opportunities to improve warfighters’ ability to make better decisions faster than their adversary.
Jan. 23, 2025
Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force

The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning.
Jan. 15, 2025
Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability

A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.
Jan. 6, 2025
Air Force releases FY25 Selective Retention Bonus list

The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel.
Dec. 23, 2024
DAF updates waiver policies for asthma, hearing loss, food allergies

The Department of the Air Force holds strict medical accession standards but can grant waivers in specific cases. The new policy expands previous guidance in several areas, including asthma, hearing loss and food allergies.
Dec. 19, 2024
Lt. Col. Stallard Takes Command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron

In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The event marked the end of Lt. Col. Fulkerson’s tenure as commander of the
Dec. 16, 2024
Joint Staff addresses drones over New Jersey military installations

A spokesperson from the Joint Staff acknowledged that there had been sightings of drones over two military installations in New Jersey, but said such sightings are typical.
Dec. 13, 2024
DOD releases 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates

The Department of Defense has released the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. An estimated $29.2 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members. While
Nov. 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Cooking and Fire Prevention

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious meals, but it’s also the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the Air Force Safety Center. To ensure your holiday is safe, the center has shared essential food preparation and fire safety tips.Before Cooking the Turkey Read Labels
Nov. 21, 2024
Tips for Safe Travels for Thanksgiving

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — As millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, the Air Force Safety Center is sharing essential tips to ensure a safe and stress-free holiday, whether traveling or staying home.Driving Safety TipsFor those traveling by car, the Air Force Safety Center

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