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Feb. 12, 2024
AF, SF announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority

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. 7, 2024
Retired officer, enlisted can rejoin active duty amid shortfalls

Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program program embraces experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors.
Nov. 6, 2023
Eglin exercise, maintainers highlighted AF Week in Photos

This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including imagery from the recent readiness exercise and the 96th Maintenance Groups weapons load competition.
April 18, 2023
Eglin claims DOD environmental awards

Cultural Resources Office claims a 2023 management award.
Dec. 12, 2022
Eglin HEXA milestone featured in Around the Air Force

In this week’s look around the Air Force, new B-21 Raider long-range bomber rolls out for public view, Airmen fly the HEXA, an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, and the Air Force Research Lab is creating a domestic supply of rubber for aircraft tires using dandelions.
Oct. 11, 2022
Air Force launches narrative performance statements for award nominations

Performance statements and award nominations transitioned on Oct. 1, 2022.
Sept. 26, 2022
Air Force announces hypersonic missile contract award

The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile is an air-launched, scramjet-powered hypersonic weapon designed to hold high-value targets at risk in contested environments from standoff distances.
Sept. 22, 2022
Austin pledges to 'ease the load' for service members

In a memo titled "Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlined efforts to address the needs of married service members and their families, as well as single service members.
Aug. 19, 2022
DoD releases first social media policy 

Spells out how DoD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DoD. 
Aug. 4, 2022
F-15EX missile shots examined to verify combat capability

Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 6 team members analyze the F-15EX Eagle II missile shots from Jan 25.