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March 3, 2021
Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process

After numerous tests and feedback from Airmen around the world, the Air Force Uniform Office has finalized the design of the new Physical Training Gear, or PTG uniform, and is preparing to begin the production process.
March 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 vaccination guidance for civilians

The Department of the Air Force released a policy and fact sheet detailing COVID-19 vaccination guidance for DoD civilians on Feb. 22.
March 1, 2021
Space Delta 7 transfers five Airmen into USSF

U.S. Air Force Col. Chandler Atwood, middle, Space Delta 7 commander, administers the oath of enlistment to new Guardians for their transfer into the U.S. Space Force at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 11, 2021. As part of the USSF, Delta 7 executes global intelligence, surveillance and
Feb. 26, 2021
Secretary of Defense makes first visit to Peterson AFB

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. James Smith, Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander, upon his arrival at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 24, 2021. Austin visited the NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters, and was briefed on the commands’ complementary
Feb. 25, 2021
Smokeless tobacco: Not a quick fix

Feb. 25 marks the Great American Spit Out Campaign to help increase awareness to the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Even if you or those you love could give up smokeless tobacco for one day, that would be a great start in the right direction.
Feb. 24, 2021
21st MDG deploys, supports FEMA mission

Over 45 members assigned to the 21st Medical Group deployed to Tampa, Florida, in support of the national pandemic vaccination program, Feb. 24, 2021.
Feb. 23, 2021
High Frontier Honor Guardsmen graduating class 21 Alpha

High Frontier Honor Guard Ceremonial Guardsmen pose for a photo after their graduation ceremony on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 19, 2021. The Honor Guard’s area of responsibility consists of 93,000 square miles to include 37 counties in Colorado and nine counties in Western Kansas. (U.S.
Feb. 22, 2021
The newest Guardians of USSF

The newest U.S. Space Force Guardians, from the 561st Network Operations Squadron, pose for a photo after their official transfer into the USSF on February 16, 2021, at Peterson Air Force Base. The Guardians will remain under Air Combat Command until they receive their new assignments. (U.S. Space
Feb. 18, 2021
Updated Air Force guidance on use of masks

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth signed the following updated memorandum for all Department of the Air Force personnel regarding the required use of cloth masks.
Feb. 16, 2021
Space Delta 3 focuses on electromagnetic spectrum

The advent of the U.S. Space Force has realigned specific space-related missions to protect U.S. and allied interests in space, and to provide space capabilities to the joint force.