Feb. 13, 2024 DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force DAF leaders outlined 24 specific decisions during a panel discussion at the AFA Warfare Symposium. The decisions will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space.
Feb. 8, 2024 Grand Forks AFB celebrates 4th quarterly award winners The 319th Reconnaissance Wing’s 4th quarter award winners were recognized by Col. Timothy Monroe, 319th RW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel, 319th RW command chief, in a ceremony, Feb. 2, 2024.The winners were selected based on their technical expertise, demonstration of leadership and
Feb. 7, 2024 Retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls The VRRAD program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors.
Jan. 30, 2024 WAPS testing going digital in February 2024 The eWAPS platform is a collaborative effort between the Air Force, the Personnel Data Research Institute and PearsonVUE. Airmen participating in the 2024 technical sergeant and staff sergeant promotion cycles will be the first to use this system.
Jan. 16, 2024 DOD expands pilot program to renew USID cards online As part of an expansion of a Defense Department pilot program that kicked off in February 2023, most Uniformed Services Identification, or USID, card holders can now renew their cards online and receive them in the mail.
Jan. 12, 2024 Commentary: MLK Day thoughts As the military is a microcosm of American society, the polarization of the American people is one of the reasons why the DoD has instituted Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. The very real concern is division within our country represents a threat to U.S. National Security. This division will be
Jan. 4, 2024 DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement The Defense Travel Management Office announced a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, including pet transportation and quarantine fees, in June 2023.
Dec. 22, 2023 Developing social resilience during the holiday season As the temperatures drop and holiday season arrives, fostering connectedness within not only the community, but oneself is vital towards developing social resilience.
Dec. 21, 2023 The 319th SFS Retires MWD Zsolti After six years, four handlers, two deployments and over 11,000 hours protecting and serving alongside his fellow airmen, Military Working Dog Zsolti Z285, a 319th Security Forces Squadron K-9, officially hung up his work harness.
Dec. 20, 2023 Squadron-wide CBRN training builds readiness Over 50 Airmen from the 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training, Nov. 27, 2023, here.