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  • 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

    Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.

  • DAF releases update on telework, remote work guidance

    The DAF guidance memorandum, DoDI1035.01_DAFI 36-816 Telework Program, provides necessary clarification and expands the Department’s use of telework and remote work based on current lessons learned, pending a comprehensive review of the Department of the Air Force telework program.
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    Acting SecAF visits Installation of the Future

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth visited Tyndall Air Force Base May 10 to view the base’s rebuild progress firsthand and meet some of Tyndall AFB’s combat-ready Airmen.
  • A group of 960th Cyberspace Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen receive a briefing on officer promotion boards April 28, 2021, at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, during the 960th CW 2021 Leadership Summit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

    Gladiators gather for 2021 Leadership Summit

    Gladiators in the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered here and virtually April 26-30, to participate in the 2021 Leadership Summit. Over the course of four days, participants had opportunities to listen, interact and ask questions of keynote speakers, cyberspace leaders and each other.
  • Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth (center), Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. (left) and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond prepare to answer questions during the House Appropriations Committee on Defense during a virtual hearing at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 7, 2021. Committee members raised topics that included confronting new and emerging threats, air and space superiority, and nuclear deterrence.

    Roth, Brown, Raymond present Air, Space Forces priorities to Congress

    Appearing alongside Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Roth told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that the Air and Space Forces continue to recalibrate their practices, personnel and policies to address “peer adversaries” after years focusing primarily on terrorism.
  • Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Rick Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, sign copies of their respective versions of the 433rd AW and 960th CW Memorandum of Understanding, April 6, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samantha Mathison)

    Forging strong bonds through partnerships

    Commanders of the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing here made the wings’ partnership official when they signed a formal memorandum of understanding, March 31. Teams from each wing spent almost a year working together documenting the required mission support services to optimize business processes and the manpower needed to support Air Force Reserve policies.
  • April is Month of the Military Child. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the month-long observance acknowledges the important role military children play in their communities and honors their strength, bravery and resilience.

    Air Force celebrates April as Month of the Military Child

    Each year, communities worldwide look to April as an important month for children who have one or both parents or guardians serving in uniform.
  • Eagles in Estonia for Baltic Trident

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Spark Tank offers 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 intrepreneurs to make their initiatives successful.

    AFWERX crowns 2021 Spark Tank winner

    The Spark Tank event allows Airmen to offer improvements and solutions to the problems they face in everyday operations.

  • Around the Air Force: Van Ovost Nomination, CJADC2 Demo, and PT Test Changes

    Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the nomination of Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost to be commander of U.S. Transportation Command, a CJADC2 demonstration with USAFE, joint, and allied partners, and a new start date for updated PT tests. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Eric Mann)
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