May 7, 2025 Ashworth, Allvin and Saltzman outline fiscal 2026 budget priorities to congressional panel The three most senior civilian and military officials from the Department of the Air Force told a congressional panel that the Air Force and Space Force need resources and creative thinking, along with modern capabilities, to meet emerging threats.
March 25, 2025 TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now The TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available April 1.To retain health records, download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.
March 5, 2025 Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership CMSSF Jon Bentivegna and CMSAF David Flosi discuss key challenges and strategies to prepare enlisted personnel for future conflicts.
March 3, 2025 Department of the Air Force releases memorandum on hiring freeze The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Department of the Air Force Hiring Freeze pursuant to Secretary of Defense Memorandum “Immediate Civilian Hiring Freeze for Alignment with National Defense Priorities.”
March 3, 2025 Hegseth directs civilians to prepare 5 bullet points on weekly work Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to all Defense Department civilian employees directing them to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.
Feb. 21, 2025 Hegseth addresses strengthening military by cutting excess, refocusing DOD budget Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget.
Jan. 16, 2025 DAF to launch National Mentoring Month panels, programs, events NMM introduces the Total Force to a series of panels, events and interactive discussions on mentoring as an enterprise imperative, ensuring greater awareness of the mentoring opportunities available to all Airman and Guardians.
Jan. 14, 2025 Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050 SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.
Dec. 2, 2024 Additional reimbursement authorized for pet transportation from countries with higher rabies risk In response to the new CDC regulation, the department has updated the Joint Travel Regulations to accommodate service members transporting a household pet during a PCS move from a high-risk country.
Oct. 1, 2024 Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.