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Jan. 15, 2020
Air Force Aid Society launches new enhancements to its mobile budget app

The initial version of the AFAS Budget Builder App was launched in 2018 and was created primarily as a budgeting tool to help Airmen and their families improve how they save and budget their money each month. Prior to the Budget Builder App, AFAS provided paper check registers to Airmen and other
Jan. 14, 2020
I-WEPTAC 2020 registration opens

Registration for the fourth annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference opened Tuesday. Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the annual event is the Air Force’s only innovation forum for members of the installation and mission support community.
Jan. 9, 2020
Air Force announces Spark Tank 2020 selectees

Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Jan. 8, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command manages the movement of America’s wounded warfighters from overseas to the final medical treatment destination stateside

As the Department of Defense’s single manager for global patient movement, U.S. Transportation Command conducts this lifesaving mission via the U.S. Air Force’s aeromedical evacuation system, which provides in-transit health care for America’s wounded warriors from the point of injury or illness to
Jan. 7, 2020
MacDill Community Park best in Air Force for landscape architecture

Among the 2019 Honor Award winners, was MacDill Air Force Base Community Park, in recognition of its landscape architecture.
Jan. 7, 2020
Sikkink leads Flying Jennies

Taking command of a squadron comes with challenges, but to come into a Reserve squadron as an active-duty service member has its own unique opportunity.Lt. Col. Matthew Sikkink, who assumed command of the 815th Airlift Squadron, Flying Jennies, on June 6, 2019, said that he was pleasantly surprised
Jan. 7, 2020
Jones takes command of 436th AW

Col. Matthew Jones took command of the 436th Airlift Wing from Col. Joel Safranek during a change of command ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 7, 2020.
Jan. 6, 2020
LRAFB Honor Guard enhances growth of Airmen

Airmen have many opportunities to further develop in the operational Air Force through special duties — one such duty is the base honor guard.The 19th Force Support Squadron Base Honor Guard teaches Airmen to uphold a deep sense of dignity and respect when paying tribute to the Air Force, Airmen and
Jan. 6, 2020
Puerto Rico Air National Guard Airmen support fire response

The Puerto Rico Air National Guard and the Puerto Rico Fire Department worked with several state and federal agencies to stabilize a vegetation debris fire that has been burning underground since November 28.
Jan. 3, 2020
Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas

Concepts for the 75th birthday theme should consider inclusiveness of multi-domain operations, capture Airmen’s innovation and reflect the Air Force’s heritage over the last 75 years.

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