News

Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases findings of civil airport, aircrew lodging policy review

The review, led by AMC’s deputy commander, focused on existing guidance and policies and how they are applied. Specifically, the review looked at aircrew lodging, the associated processes and procedures and the application of those policies to the use of civil airports and the advisability and
Oct. 24, 2019
Computer Language Self-Assessment gives Reserve Citizen Airmen unique opportunities

Reserve Citizen Airmen with computer language knowledge now have the opportunity to put their coding skills to use for the Air Force.By completing the Computer Language Self-Assessment (CLSA) on myPers, qualified Airmen may be selected for temporary duty assignments across the Air Force.“Reservists
Oct. 23, 2019
Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.
Oct. 22, 2019
2019 TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season starts next month

Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season happen only once a year? Unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event, open season is your only chance to enroll in or make a change to your enrollment for the participating programs.TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone
Oct. 22, 2019
Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary

The 85 to 7 vote makes Barbara Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim.
Oct. 21, 2019
HQ ARPC hosts reserve component policy committee

The Air Reserve Forces Policy Committee (ARFPC) gathered together for the fall session October 16th and 17th at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. ARFPC is a Secretary of the Air Force appointed advisory committee that examines a wide-range of topics
Oct. 18, 2019
Female 89th AS pilots support Canadian aviation event

Two female pilots from the 89th Airlift Squadron were part of the aircrew to participate in the Eighth Annual The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too! event held at the Abbotsford International Airport, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Oct. 5-6, 2019.
Oct. 16, 2019
445th SFS Airmen participate in door breach training

Approximately 30 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 445th Security Forces Squadron participated in door breach training during the Sept. 8, 2019 unit training assembly. The training, designed to give Airmen a hands-on opportunity to practice breaching locked doors, included several types of tools and
Oct. 15, 2019
445th Airmen, families enjoy family day

Citizen Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing, families and friends enjoy a day of food and fun at the wing’s annual family day picnic, Sept. 8. 2019 at Bass Lake. Participants enjoyed the day fishing, playing volley ball, corn hole and various activities. A C-17 Globemaster III static display was also