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Sept. 29, 2023
Changes in domestic violence response highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The DAF actions are the result of a 90-day cross-functional review directed by Kendall in January after an Inspector General investigation was initiated in response to allegations concerning the handling of domestic violence incidents.
Aug. 8, 2023
Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians

The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
April 21, 2023
Around the Air Force: Global Futures Report, SECAF Visits Recruiting HQ, $1M Innovation Rodeo

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Global Futures Report looks at possible scenarios for the year 2040, Secretary Kendall visits recruiters to emphasize the importance of their mission and the AFIMSC is looking for good ideas during their Innovation Rodeo.
Jan. 30, 2023
Department of the Air Force review to improve domestic violence support to victims

The secretary of the Air Force directed a 90-day cross-functional review Jan. 25 to comprehensively assess how domestic violence victims are supported in the Department of the Air Force.
Dec. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards

The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
Oct. 5, 2022
Department of the Air Force rolls out plan addressing climate change

The Department of the Air Force released its Climate Action Plan, which defines how it will preserve operational capability, increase resiliency, and do its part to help mitigate future climate impacts.
April 29, 2022
Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China.
April 11, 2022
Air Force clarifies policies for pregnant aircrew

These changes, implemented in 2019, represent data-driven policy adjustments, to include pushing some authorities down to the lowest level possible.
March 29, 2022
Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization

While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 18, 2022
Kendall provides Logistics Officer Association keynote, underscores importance of logistics in executing ‘Seven Operational Imperatives’

During his remarks, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall stressed the importance of logistics both in general and as it pertains to his seven operational imperatives and achieving operational success.

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