Dec. 20, 2024 Air Force re-opens competition for select platforms in Next-Generation Ejection Seat program The decision follows analysis of industry information in response to a Sources Sought notice in August 2024, which gathered critical input from industry partners on the NGES program and allowed the program team to gain valuable insights and technical feedback from potential vendors.
Dec. 17, 2024 New Prescription Refill System Coming to Military Pharmacies: What To Know Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.
Dec. 11, 2024 Department of the Air Force releases installation re-optimization plan to enable capabilities for Great Power Competition The Department of the Air Force released its Installation Infrastructure Action Plan today to adapt its installations to the challenges of Great Power Competition.
Dec. 3, 2024 Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transportation from countries with higher rabies risk In response to the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulation, the Defense Department has updated the Joint Travel Regulations to accommodate service members transporting a household pet during a PCS move from a high-risk country.
Nov. 25, 2024 Cloud One among topics briefed at digital roadshow at Hanscom Air Force Base Representatives from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Digital Enterprise Launch Team for Acquisition and the Air Force Materiel Command Digital Transformation Office recently met face-to-face with program teams at the Hanscom Conference Center, providing insights to inform the AFMC Digital
Nov. 22, 2024 Kendall provides cadets a portrait of leaders, their qualities the nation needs for today’s global threats SecAF Kendall delivered a speech to USAFA cadets about the qualities necessary for strong leadership and why capable, insightful, moral leaders are more essential than ever in defense of the nation.
Nov. 19, 2024 Air Force to evaluate Hanscom AFB for Air Force Information Dominance Systems Center The Department of the Air Force identified Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, as the sole candidate location to host the headquarters for the new Air Force Information Dominance Systems Center.
Nov. 4, 2024 CMSAF, SELs complete mission command training The training demonstrated the importance of mission command and rapidly changing environments through understanding commander’s intent, trust, shared awareness, and understanding of strategic mission intentions.
Nov. 1, 2024 Allvin continues drumbeat for integrating, reshaping Air Force at think tank Carrying fresh insights from a recent tour of the Pacific, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin re-emphasized Oct. 31 the need to aggressively integrate and reshape the service to confront China’s rising threat, as well as the malign actions of other adversaries.
Oct. 23, 2024 CMSAF hosts senior enlisted mission command training The six-day training, hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, will place senior enlisted leaders in resource-limited locations and scenarios to see the capabilities and limitations of agile combat employment deployments.