NEWS

March 7, 2024
Air Force launches online WAPS

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. -- The long-awaited electronic version of the Air Force’s Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) is up and running, and now promotion-eligible Airmen can take a streamlined promotion exam to see if their military knowledge and technical expertise will
March 4, 2024
Special-order uniforms provide accommodations

Special accommodations uniforms are available to Airmen.
March 2, 2024
U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers work together to airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid over Gaza from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 2, 2024. The humanitarian assistance included 33,000 Meals Ready to Eat and water to alleviate suffering of civilians in Gaza. (U.S.
Feb. 29, 2024
DAF publishes revised dress, personal appearance instruction

The Department of the Air Force republished its dress and personal appearance instruction to simplify, clarify and amplify many changes for Airmen and Guardians serving world-wide.
Feb. 14, 2024
SecAF Kendall AFA Warfare Symposium Q&A: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition

The Q&A-style discussion addressed key takeaways from the reoptimization announcement, how the Department of the Air Force will address resourcing issues and breaking through barriers to streamline change.
Feb. 12, 2024
DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force

DAF leaders outlined 24 specific decisions during a panel discussion at the AFA Warfare Symposium. The decisions will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space.
Feb. 12, 2024
Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

While the changes feature a mix of near-term and longer-term initiatives, senior leaders emphasized the need for speed. “We are out of time,” Kendall said repeatedly in urging action on the changes.
Feb. 10, 2024
Air Force honors CMSAF #5 Robert D. Gaylor during celebration of life services

The U.S. Air Force celebrated the life and lasting contributions of fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Feb. 10.
Feb. 7, 2024
One year later: AFMC continues to advance Strategic Plan Lines of Effort

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on the lines of effort identified in its 2023 Strategic Plan as it develops, delivers, supports and sustains the war-winning platforms and capabilities our warfighters need to succeed.
Feb. 7, 2024
Retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls

The VRRAD program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors.