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Oct. 19, 2020
Space Force enlists first trainees, sends to bootcamp

The Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. “DT” Thompson will swear in the first four Space Force recruits here Oct. 20, placing them on a direct path to Basic Military Training and marking another milestone in the new service’s growth and development.
Oct. 6, 2020
AF Reserve Tuition Assistance Update

Department of the Air Force officials recently announced a reduction in tuition assistance benefits from $4,500 to $3,750 per fiscal year. This change, however, applies only to the military tuition assistance program (MilTA) and does not impact the Reserve tuition assistance program (ResTA).
Sept. 21, 2020
AFI details political guidelines for Airmen in uniform

With the 2020 presidential election around the corner, it’s important Airmen understand political restrictions for military members and how they can participate in uniform. Air Force Instruction 51-508 details political “do’s and don’ts” for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Amanda Lovelace)
Sept. 16, 2020
Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic

In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among
Sept. 15, 2020
SEASF addresses enlisted promotions and individualized force development

Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United States Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman highlighted his areas of focus during a live presentation for the Air Force Association’s 2020 Virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference Sept. 15.
Sept. 12, 2020
310th Space Wing combat arms instructors prevent serious injury during weapons training

The swift action of two Airmen prevented potentially serious bodily injury during M240B machine gun live fire readiness training on the airburst range at Fort Carson, Colorado, Aug 1.
Sept. 3, 2020
AUAB Airmen make history as first deployed Space Force members

Enlisted and commissioned Airmen assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Space Control Flight and the 609th Air Operations Center joined the U.S. Space Force during enlistment and oath of office ceremonies at the Silent Sentry compound Sept. 1, 2020.
Aug. 25, 2020
Second-generation Sikh officer joins Air Force Reserve

Naureen’s father became the first Sikh officer in the U.S. Military with a turban and a beard. After graduating from college, she decided to pursue public service as her father did.
Aug. 18, 2020
Total Force recruiting philosophy pays off personally for current and future Airmen

DENTON, Texas – As Air Force Recruiting Service transitions to a Total Force recruiting model, a pair of recruiters here have been successfully practicing Total Force recruiting for years.“We have worked together since late 2016, having offices right next to each other,” said Master Sgt. Michael
Aug. 14, 2020
CMSgt Bass installed as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass formally took the reins Aug. 14 as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant, in the process becoming the first woman and the first person of Asian American descent to be elevated to the service’s highest-ranking enlisted officer.

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