May 9, 2017 Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017.
May 8, 2017 Total force development services now in a single-point center The Air Force has consolidated all total force development services and resources to a single-point center. All Airmen (active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian) will now be able to fully utilize all force development resources through the virtual force development center.
May 4, 2017 TRICARE Changes to Nexium Coverage Starting June 28, the drug Nexium will no longer be a TRICARE preferred, or formulary, drug. This means it will no longer be available in military pharmacies, and you will pay more if you get it through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a retail network pharmacy. Nexium is a brand name prescription
April 26, 2017 18 Reserve units earn Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards Eighteen Air Force Reserve Command units earned the 2015 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
April 26, 2017 Notice to IR Airmen: 6-month wait on voluntary assignments enforced for CY17 The six-month requirement for voluntary assignment requests in AFI 36-2115, Assignments within the Reserve Components, will be enforced and wing commander or equivalent waiver authority is suspended, per a memo signed by Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, the Air Force Reserve Command commander.This
April 25, 2017 AF releases implementation plans for latest diversity, inclusion initiatives Headquarters Air Force released finalized implementation plans following the second notification to Airmen relaying new diversity and inclusion initiatives on April 9, 2017.
April 24, 2017 Tell Zika to buzz off In 2016, the Zika virus made world-wide news as a new threat to public health, but mosquito-borne illnesses have always been a health risk for people living in certain climates. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to avoid exposure to Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.“These are
April 21, 2017 President Signs Bill to Extend Veteran’s Choice Health Care Law President Donald J. Trump signed the Veterans Choice Program Extension and Improvement Act so military veterans can continue receiving health care in the civilian sector when care is not easily accessible from a Veterans Affairs Department provider.
April 20, 2017 Reserve family navigates deployment together The Jordan family of five recently navigated the rough waters of a military deployment for a second time, which is what brought them to an Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event.Yellow Ribbon promotes the well-being of reservists and their families by connecting them with
April 19, 2017 AF seeks 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award. This Air Force-level award, which recognizes mission success achieved by a team of two or more Total Force components, will be presented to the top team that demonstrates improved effectiveness,