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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.
May 17, 2022
Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress successfully released an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast.
Dec. 9, 2021
AF releases COVID-19 policy

Policy outlines way forward for Total Force military members who requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2 or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Nov. 15, 2021
AF releases alternate fitness score charts

Airmen will have the choice to perform various options to meet the strength and cardiovascular requirements.
Sept. 24, 2021
Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine is mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or