Feb. 21, 2023 ‘Accelerating the Legacy 2023’ honors Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy through aviator development, student outreach ‘Accelerating the Legacy’ is an annual event hosted by Joint Base Charleston that honors the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by developing today’s aviators and empowering the next generation of Airmen and aviators.
Jan. 23, 2023 US Air Force selects Howard University for science research partnership The Air Force has selected Howard University to lead a university affiliated research center.
Jan. 10, 2023 Department of the Air Force recognizes National Mentoring Month The DAF values mentorship as an enterprise imperative and is committed to increasing deliberate mentoring for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Dec. 15, 2022 DAF establishes central fund for disability reasonable accommodations The Department of the Air Force has implemented a central fund for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Nov. 21, 2022 DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The DAF issued updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.
Oct. 11, 2022 DAF develops dual-track 'Civilians We Need' career model, roadmaps to enhance civilian career progression The new “Civilians We Need” career model and accompanying career roadmaps will help DAF civilians plan their job experiences, education, training, and leadership opportunities to meet their professional goals.
Sept. 21, 2022 Air Force recruiters using new tools, new thinking to meet targets in difficult environment As the head of recruiting for the Air and Space Forces, Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas is in a job that requires him to be pragmatic and creative and occasionally willing to test boundaries in the quest to meet never slacking personnel demands of the two services.
July 11, 2022 Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Air Force legend Retired Brig. Gen. Wilma L. Vaught received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House July 7.
June 27, 2022 Civilian Pilot Training Program offered pilot training to previously excluded groups President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act into law June 27, 1939. Preceding the law was the Civilian Pilot Training Program, or CPTP, which aimed to train 20,000 civilian pilots a year for military service and meant individuals previously excluded from pilot training
June 8, 2022 DoD pays tribute to LGBTQ+ service members Pride Month is a time to celebrate progress, and it's also a time for the Defense Department, the nation and the world to acknowledge the challenges that remain and to reaffirm commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ people.