News

Aug. 10, 2021
Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes

New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
Aug. 3, 2021
Safe + Sound Week - Take the challenge

Join in the Challenge! The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety. Safe + Sound Week is August 9-15, 2021.
July 26, 2021
Department of the Air Force approves special leave accrual for fiscal year 2021

Air Force and Space Force members performing active service, and Reserve and Guard Airmen on Title 10 or Title 32 orders, can now accrue up to 120 days of annual leave for fiscal year 2021 instead of the typical 60 days of leave.
July 21, 2021
AF Career Development Academy transforms CDC content, delivery to Airmen

Using an approach to modernization centered on rapid curriculum development and agile curriculum updates, with an emphasis on tasks that are mission-focused, the effort ties to the people-first approach of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s Action Order-A (Airmen) and directly contributes
July 20, 2021
Hidden talents; Luke Airmen build resilience through music

Twenty-four U.S. Air Force active-duty members, Reserve Citizen Airmen, spouses and Department of Defense civilians have formed a musical group called the Fighter Country Talent Squad. It all began with Lt. Col. Roger Greenwood, 944th Operations Group Detachment 2 director of operations, and his
July 15, 2021
Families “United through Reading”

The Airman and Family Readiness Center provides Airmen and their families’ resources to help facilitate a healthy work, life balance as well as fortifying family bonds.One program that stuck out to the 944th Fighter Wing A&FRC was the United Through Reading program.
July 15, 2021
944th FW announces enlisted promotions for July

Congratulations to the following Reservists promoted July 2021.
July 8, 2021
Kansas City Airport renames terminal to honor Tuskegee Airman Brig Gen Charles McGee

Pat Klein, Kansas City’s director of aviation, dedicated the general aviation terminal at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, an original Tuskegee Airman, June 29, 2021.
July 7, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over Delta Variant growing

Nearly 68% of active duty personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with at least one dose. But that still leaves many service members vulnerable to the delta variant of the virus, health officials at the Pentagon said.
July 1, 2021
Air Force “What a Wonderful World” photo contest set to launch July 1

Photographers of all ages and experience, get your cameras ready for the annual Air Force Photo Contest set to launch July 1.The theme for this year’s contest, which runs July 1 – 31, is “What a Wonderful World.”