Aug. 3, 2022

HEART 22 impactful first week

Tegucigalpa, Honduras — Thirty-two U.S. soldiers and airmen launched the inaugural U.S. Southern Command Health Engagements Assistance Response Team (HEART) 2022 operation in Tegucigalpa, Honduras July 18, 2022.

Sept. 23, 2021

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

Sept. 9, 2021

Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.

May 27, 2021

AF breaks down updated fitness test scores

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — 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.

April 22, 2021

Air Force rewrites basic doctrine, focuses on mission command, airpower evolution

MAXWELL AIR FORCE, Ala. — Core themes to the revised Air Force Doctrine Publication-1: The Air Force are the foundation and evolution of airpower and the concept of mission command.

Feb. 19, 2021

Inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium announced

Airmen and Guardians will have the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium virtual professional development series March 8-11, during Women’s History Month.

Feb. 2, 2021

Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership qualities.

Jan. 21, 2021

Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.

Jan. 19, 2021

Department of the Air Force offers limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window runs Jan. 20 – April 2.

Dec. 12, 2019

Exercise Mercury prepares Panamanian and U.S. forces for disaster response

Panama City, Panama — Joint Task Force-Bravo service members and Panamanian forces joined for an emergency response and humanitarian assistance exercise in the Darien Province, Panama, December 3-10 to hone expeditionary and readiness capabilities during a combined, joint exercise called Mercury. Amid dense jungle and remote field conditions, more than 100 U.S. participants worked alongside their Panamanian hosts to respond to a simulated flooding disaster following a hurricane – a wholly believable scenario for the region.