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Jan. 9, 2023
Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program

Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022.
Dec. 13, 2022
Out with the old [medical record system] and in with the new

The Military Health System Genesis Electronic Health Record System is a new electronic health record system that will be an all-in-one record system for medical care for all of the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs and military dependents.
Dec. 12, 2022
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

The nationwide initiative aims to encourage all Americans to make responsible decisions and to take appropriate actions in preventing driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Dec. 12, 2022
73rd SOS Gunship crews awarded MacKay Trophy for ‘most meritorious flight’ of 2021

Members of the 73rd Special Operations Squadron were awarded the 2021 MacKay Trophy during a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2022.
Nov. 9, 2022
‘What is meant to be, will be, no matter what’: From Cameroonian Soldier to American Airman

After gaining asylum in the United States, Airman 1st Class Bertrand Bucuka finds himself wearing another military uniform - this time for the U.S. Air Force.
Nov. 7, 2022
AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy

The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
Oct. 31, 2022
Operation Evolve: Challenging the way we do customer service

We have seen a lot of changes to Financial Management, the Air Force, and the Department of Defense over the years. These changes stem from environmental influences and cultural evolutions like the Global War on Terror, advances in technology and our digital footprint, and a global shift in power
Oct. 24, 2022
Order of the Sword: Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb, former Air Force Special Operations Command commander and Air Education and Training Command commander, is awarded the Order of the Sword at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 15, 2022. Webb was the first-ever dual Major Command Order of the
Oct. 20, 2022
MQ-9 Reaper lands at Hurlburt for Emerald Flag

The Reaper, assigned to the 27th Special Operations Group, traveled from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico to Austere Field #6, Florida, before arriving at Hurlburt Field. As part of Emerald Flag, an annual joint-service exercise, the flight aimed to test the remotely piloted aircraft’s ability to
Oct. 18, 2022
Hwy 98 Closure at Hurlburt Field, Oct. 29 - 30

Hwy 98 at Hurlburt Field will be closed to all through traffic on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at 10:00 p.m. through Sunday, Oct, 30, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in order to reinstall the pedestrian bridge.

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