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Air Force announces changes for enlisted promotion recommendation points
October 12, 2021
The changes in the Enlisted Evaluation System introduce a new Promotion Recommendation Score, which places value on the experience of Airmen and sustained performance when it comes to promotions. Additionally, the “Not Ready Now” recommendation will no longer receive promotion points and the “Do Not Promote” recommendation will be eliminated. These changes will impact senior airmen and staff sergeants who are promotion eligible beginning with the 22E6 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
September 23, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Department of Defense Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Attestation and Screening Testing for Unvaccinated Personnel
September 9, 2021
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CSAF commemorates victory at Yorktown with French allies
July 7, 2021
Generals laying a wreath
AF breaks down updated fitness test scores
May 27, 2021
Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.
Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown
May 26, 2021
Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.
U.S. Air Force reactivates 1st Munitions Squadron
August 3, 2020
United States Air Force Maj. Michael Lundy (right) assumes command of the 1st Munitions Squadron during the units official reactivation and assumption of command ceremony officiated by Col. David Seitz, 1st Maintenance Group commander, July 31, 2020 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Lundy transitions from the 94th Fighter Squadron where he served as the director of maintenance. (US. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Pena)
JBLE physician awarded Federal Health Care Executive Award for Excellence
May 14, 2020
The 633rd Medical Operations Squadron family health flight commander, stands in an examination room.
Ninja Nation
March 4, 2020
A U.S. Air Force Airman patches a computer to a network.
Eyes on it: optometry clinic ensures mission readiness
January 29, 2020
Dr. Courtney Humphrey, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, holds a lens used to look into a patient’s eye at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 27, 2020. Humphrey is one of three doctors in the Langley AFB optometry clinic, treating active-duty military members from all branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe)