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Space Force Grappling With How to Define Readiness

Oct. 18, 2020 | By John A. Tirpak
The U.S. Space Force is trying to figure out what “readiness” means for space operations, seeking to sever itself from the Air Force’s aircraft- and deployment-centric model. The Air Force’s Air and Space Expeditionary model doesn’t work as a measure of Space Force readiness, Lt. ...

Air Force Creates Suicide Prevention Training for Families

Oct. 13, 2020 | By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
The Department of the Air Force has released its first-ever video-based suicide prevention training for USAF and Space Force families. The online course, entitled “Equipping Family Members to Help Airmen in Distress,” educates viewers on different ways they can intervene and how to access resources ...

Congress Approves Extra Funds for Some Aerospace Programs

Oct. 13, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Lawmakers have approved a slew of funding shifts the Pentagon requested in June to pay officers, avoid hiring freezes in the Department of the Air Force, and set up U.S. Space Command, among other priorities. The Defense Department routinely asks the House and Senate Appropriations ...

Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Oct. 9, 2020
The Outstanding Airman Program annually recognizes 12 enlisted members for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. The Air Force Association drove the creation of the Outstanding Airmen of the Year program, which debuted at AFA’s 10th annual convention in 1956. Airmen selected ...

Boeing Passes Preliminary Design Review for New WGS

Oct. 8, 2020 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Boeing won approval from the Space Force to move forward with its newly designed Wideband Global Satellite Communications system, setting the stage for production to begin next year. Passing the preliminary design review allows Boeing to start its final design phase on WGS-11+, which will ...