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April 20, 2022
Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future

In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
April 19, 2022
DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey

The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences.
April 18, 2022
Help us shape the future of Citizen Airman magazine

Citizen Airman magazine needs your help. The magazine staff is looking for input from Reserve Citizen Airmen as it contemplates the fate of the printed version of Air Force Reserve Command’s official magazine.
April 18, 2022
Month of the Military Child

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April 15, 2022
Air Force medical policies for aviators are research-based, data-driven

The Air Force continuously assesses the medical policies surrounding its aviators, updating policies as new data and research emerge. This commitment to data driven medical decisions and policy updates keep Airmen flying safely and the mission on track.
April 14, 2022
Lethal means safety is key to suicide prevention

Every death by suicide is an unnerving tragedy, and the Defense Department is taking a comprehensive public health approach to save lives through widespread education and evidence-based prevention practices in the face of one of the military's — and the nation's — most vexing public health crises.
April 14, 2022
SAPR restricted reporting policies increase victim protections

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and with it comes updates to restricted reporting policies and protections available to victims.
April 13, 2022
DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs

Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility.
April 13, 2022
WPAFB set to host Air Camp in June

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will sponsor an Air Camp event for both high school military students and teachers this summer.The first event for high school students takes place June 19-24. Selected participants will stay overnight in dorms. All food and
April 11, 2022
Facing recruiting headwinds, Air Force offers thousands in new enlistment incentives

The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal 2022.Six skills were added to the FY22 Initial Enlistment Bonus program on April 11, 2022 for four or six-year contracts in hard-to-fill job specialties and an additional incentive called