News - Tag USAF

Sept. 21, 2024
Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles

Active duty, Reserve Airmen capture Men’s and Women’s Air Force Marathon titles
July 31, 2024
AFMC soars to inspire generations at AirVenture 2024

More than 200 military and civilian Airmen from the Air Force Materiel Command represented the U.S. Air Force at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture 2024 airshow, July 21-28 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
July 19, 2024
AFGSC’s local business partnerships boost DAF technological capabilities, modernization efforts

Another win for DAF & American small businesses! To date the partnership between AFGSC and local small businesses have secured contracts totaling $240 million of outside AFGSC funding for 70 modernization technologies from U.S. small businesses, with an additional $74.3 million in pending contracts.
May 2, 2024
Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers

The Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required.
April 17, 2024
Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees
Feb. 8, 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. 2, 2024
Future Airmen get peek at Air Force culture in WPAFB tour

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing hosted 36 future Airmen from the 338th Recruiting Squadron for a daylong tour Jan. 11.Part of the Delayed Entry Program, where they prepare physically and mentally for military life while waiting for a basic training date, the recruits
Sept. 16, 2023
Ohio natives return to compete in 2023 Air Force Marathon as ‘World Class’ athletes

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – This year’s Air Force Marathon has attracted a pair of competitors from the Air Force World Class Athlete Program, both hailing from the state of Ohio. Senior Airman Michael Mannozzi, 37, of Youngstown is a former college national champion in the racewalk and
March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized
Feb. 24, 2023
DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests

The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.