News

May 21, 2020
DOD Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Efforts

Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, and Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, briefed reporters at the Pentagon on COVID-19 efforts.
May 20, 2020
OCP uniform requirements deadline approaches

Effective June 1, 2020, the following items will be required when wearing the Operational Camouflage Pattern utility uniform: coyote brown boots, coyote brown T-shirt, U.S. Flag spice brown color criteria, spice brown officer rank, and green or coyote brown socks. As the deadline approaches, Airmen
May 20, 2020
Air University, Arizona State University partner to transform online PME

Air University partnered with Arizona State University, one of America’s leading public research universities with advanced learning and support systems, to transform the distance learning experience for Air Force officers and civilians worldwide.
May 19, 2020
Air Force photo contest launches July 1

After a short delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Air Force Photo Contest starts July 1. This year's theme is "We Are Family."
May 19, 2020
The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: What to expect

The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1, 2020, for all Airmen.
May 18, 2020
Memorial Day message

Memorial Day not only marks the transition from Spring to Summer, but it is a day to remember those who fought and died in service to our country.It is a time-honored practice in our great Nation marked by celebrations, remembrance ceremonies, parades, picnics and family gatherings across the
May 18, 2020
Month of the Military Caregiver: Hidden Heroes

May is recognized as the Department of Defense’s Month of the Military Caregiver. This time is used to honor, commend, and show appreciation for those that care for wounded, ill and injured service members. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) has a Caregiver Support and Family Program to
May 15, 2020
Major promotions announced

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced May 15, 2020 results for the Calendar Year 2020 Air Force Reserve Line and Non Line Major Promotion Selection Boards. The boards selected more than 800 Citizen Airmen for promotion.
May 14, 2020
445th AW commander offers Citizen Airmen options for June UTA

I wanted to reach out and share the 445th Airlift Wing leadership team’s plan concerning our June unit training assembly. Our first priority is the welfare and safety of our Airmen, their families, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the local populace. With that in mind, Wright-Patterson AFB
May 14, 2020
Mental Health Awareness Month: Resiliency, wellness

The goal of the Wellness and Resiliency Program is to help ensure there is a resilient community being built and maintained throughout all areas of a wounded warrior’s life to include their physical, spiritual, mental and social fitness. During COVID-19, the team assists warriors, caregivers and