Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joe Engle died July 10, surrounded by his family at home in Houston. Among his many honors, he is the only astronaut to pilot both the X-15 and the space shuttle. He was 91. […]
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The Air Force will officially add new alternative components to physical fitness assessments beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The updated scoring charts can be found here. […]
New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen, and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board. […]
The Air Force announced Aug. 5 it is in the final phases of transitioning to a new force generation model to balance today’s combatant commander needs while building high-end readiness for the future. […]
The Air Force has authorized an exception to policy for the Air Reserve Component regarding the April 1 mandatory wear date of Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms. […]
The Department of the Air Force released its report on the findings of an Air Force Inspector General independent review into racial disparity on Dec. 21. […]
The Department of the Air Force announced physical fitness assessments will now resume April 2021 and will no longer include the waist measurement component. […]
SSgt Nicholas Brunetto, a pararescueman (PJ) from the 38th Rescue Squadron, was recently awarded the third-highest military combat decoration – the Silver Star. […]
As part of the ongoing effort to build more inclusive Air and Space Forces, on July 10 the Department of the Air Force announced revisions to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel”, which are effective immediately. […]
As part of the Air Force’s on-going effort to encourage a more diverse pool of applicants to pursue careers in aviation, the minimum height requirement for officer applicants who wish to fly has been removed as of May 13. […]
In an effort to reduce exposure to Airmen and to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, Air Force officials announced May 22 all official fitness testing is suspended until Oct. 1. […]
