Kendall outlines China threat in stark detail, offers blueprint for effective response
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Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.
DoD announces changes to special leave accrual policy for service members
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The revised provisions of section 701 U.S.C. title 10 reduced the maximum amount of accrued leave that may be retained by a service member at the end of the FY from 120 days to 90 days.
Air Force announces CY24 promotion board schedule, aligns to officer SCODs
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The Air Force announced the 2024 promotion board schedule Aug. 22, which marks the transition to align most promotion boards with their associated evaluation closeout dates.
DoD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies
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In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command
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The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command Aug. 16.
DAF selects JetZero to develop blended wing body aircraft prototype
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The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16.
DAF opens public comment period for Support of Military Families basing-decision scorecard updates
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The DAF opened a public comment period regarding recent updates to the background and methodology for Support of Military Families scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases.
Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program
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Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
DoD releases findings from independent panel review of Microelectronics Quantifiable Assurance Effort
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The National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 directed the DAF chief scientist to assemble an independent panel of experts and conduct a review of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s Microelectronics Quantifiable Assurance efforts.
New benefit gives military families more flexibility in paying for dependent care
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The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA, initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses.