Oct. 18, 2024 DAF announces new enlisted development and education policy The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline and modernize Total Force enlisted development following the separation of DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, into more specialized instructions.
Sept. 16, 2024 DAF adapting, modernizing in today’s warfighting environment DAF senior leaders focused on how the Air Force and Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning, adapt to the resourcing and risks present in today’s dynamic environment.
Sept. 16, 2024 Kendall highlights accomplishments, urgency to finish transitioning to Great Power Competition Conceding that his future as secretary is connected to the outcome of November’s election, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall used a high-profile keynote address Sept. 16 to highlight achievements modernizing and reshaping the Air Force and Space Force while also emphasizing unfinished work
Sept. 10, 2024 CMSAF, CMSSF host SELIS 2024 The four-day summit focused on the “Spirit of Integration,” and brought together DoD, NATO and more 67 allied and partner nations’ SEL counterparts to show the DAF’s commitment to working together to overcome shared challenges.
Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
July 12, 2024 SecAF unveils portrait of first CMSSF The portrait unveiling marks one of many historic firsts for a military service that was established less than five years prior, Dec. 20, 2019.
July 1, 2024 Space Force begins first synchronized SPAFORGEN Commit cycle The phase, which began July 1, is the third in the Space Force's model for Guardian deployment and in-place employment cycles.
June 24, 2024 DAF releases FY25 Special Duty Assignment Pay tables The Special Duty Assignment Pay board, which has transitioned to meeting every four years, focused on identifying personnel in extremely demanding positions with unusually challenging responsibilities.
May 31, 2024 DAF announces updates to DAFI 36-2606, gives Airmen, Guardians flexibility in career The update maximizes opportunities for Airmen and Guardians to reenlist by allowing them to do so up to 12-months before their expiration term of service, giving them more time to decide to reenlist.
April 15, 2024 Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.