Dec. 27, 2021 DAF processes religious accommodations requests Each request is individually reviewed by Religious Resolution Teams at the wing, garrison, major command and field command levels, which are made up of chaplains, medical providers, judge advocates, and other subject matter experts.
Dec. 17, 2021 301 FW fabrication flight manufactures the mission to keep F-16s combat ready Much like a car, military aircraft require regular maintenance, including replacing worn out or damaged parts. Airmen from the 24th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance team monitor aircraft and fabricate the necessary parts themselves.
Dec. 8, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Dec. 3, 2021 Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Nov. 17, 2021 Winter's beauty can be deadly As winter approaches, days are colder, snow begins to fall and the calmness of the season can be anticipated; however, the season can also bring stress, anxiety, frustration and constant fatigue when thoughts turn to the holidays and the multitude of activities that comes with them.
Oct. 20, 2021 DAF expands civilian employee assistance program The Department of the Air Force expanded its Employee Assistance Program Oct. 1, following a recent contract award by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center.
Oct. 16, 2021 AFRC Gen. Lew Allen Trophy recipient 301 FW Commander Col. Allen Duckworth announces the Air Force Reserve Command's Gen. Lew Allen Trophy, Maintenance Category Award recipient.
Oct. 15, 2021 301 FW captain promotee - Capt. Myers 301 FW Commander Col. Allen Duckworth announces the wing's newest captain.
Oct. 15, 2021 301 FW lieutenant colonel promotees 2021 301 FW Commander Col. Allen Duckworth announces the newest 0-5s promoting within the wing.
Sept. 18, 2021 74 years into the wild blue yonder Conceived in World War I and born out of the Army Signal Corps two years after the end of World War II, the Air Force was officially founded on September 18, 1947 when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act. Happy birthday to the world's greatest Air Force!