News

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
Sept. 7, 2021
AF announces mandatory COVID vaccine deadlines

Nov. 2 – Active Duty personnelDec. 2 – Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel
July 8, 2021
AF releases cardio, strength fitness assessment alternatives, online capabilities

The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022.
June 11, 2021
AF changes women’s hair standard after feedback

The adjustment addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.