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Feb. 22, 2021
2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced

The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with
Feb. 18, 2021
MacDill Airman donates bone marrow to teen recovering from Leukemia

According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, approximately 18,000 people could benefit from a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant. For Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Villaronga, an equal opportunity counselor from the 6th Air Refueling Wing Equal Opportunity Office,
Feb. 17, 2021
Importance of joint operations at MacDill

MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, has provided support for joint base operations since its establishment in 1939. Joint operations as a whole is important in the workforce due to each branch and base specializing in a certain mission.
Jan. 25, 2021
Air Force Global Strike flyover to support Super Bowl LV in Tampa

Three different Air Force Global Strike Command bombers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trifecta flyover during the National Anthem performance at the 55th Super Bowl, Feb. 7, over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Aug. 31, 2020
CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success

The directive is a mixture of Brown’s expectations for what is required to ensure air superiority and for the Air Force to fulfill its mission to defend the United States and its interests. Though only 8-pages, the document spans a range of critical topics that touch on doctrine, Air Force culture,
July 17, 2020
Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations

To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others.
April 6, 2020
Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers

To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.
March 6, 2020
Air Force Assistance Fund 2020 campaign, helping Airmen and families

The 2020 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off March 2 and runs through April 10. Here are the top three things you should know about AFAF.
Feb. 24, 2020
Department of the Air Force to consider military family support measures in future basing decisions

The addition of these criteria aims to ensure locations under consideration have sufficient support for the unique needs of military families who relocate frequently.
Feb. 19, 2020
DoD to restructure 50 hospitals, clinics to improve readiness

The Department of Defense announced, Feb. 19, plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.