Space Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The "Year of the CYP Hero" campaign is a dedicated initiative aimed at recognizing the invaluable contributions of Child and Youth Programs and CYP professionals throughout the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. CYP professionals include more than 10,000 employees, contractors, volunteers and family child care providers serving more than 40,000 children, youth and families in Department of the Air Force Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Family Child Care, Youth and Teen and School Liaison programs. "CYP professionals are the backbone of our military family support system," said Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff. "Their commitment allows our Airmen...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) --  As Delivered by Chief of Space Operations U.S. Space Force Gen Chance Saltzman on April 10, 2024.Thanks for that kind introduction.I was a little worried you would tell a bunch of stories that I’d have to refute the rest of the week so I appreciate you focusing on my better half.I’m honored to be here with Secretary Kendall.During this time of Great Power Competition, he has instilled a sense of urgency and focus across this Department, and it is spreading beyond the Department to industry and international partners – you can actually feel the energy.We owe that to Secretary Kendall.So, thank you for your leadership, sir.You can feel that energy here in the Space Symposium.I feel it walking around.And then it occurs ...

WASHINGTON (AFNS) --  Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the department’s two highest-ranking military leaders told a Senate subcommittee April 9 that the United States cannot withstand further budget delays if it expects to modernize and compete successfully against China. “Continued failure to provide on-time authorities and appropriations will leave the Air Force and Space Force inadequately prepared,” Kendall told the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. “Time matters, but so do resources. The United States is also now facing a competitor with national purchasing power that exceeds our own...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --   Effective April 1, the Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.  Cold Weather Assignment Incentive Pay is a single lump sum payment given to Airmen and Guardians after signing an agreement to serve a prescribed tour length of at least 12 months, depending on qualifying location.   “Airmen and Guardians living in extremely cold conditions faced unique out-of-pocket costs,” said Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “In addition to the assignment and retention benefits of the pay, it also ...

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) --  The Air Force Safety Center released a new strategic plan outlining new goals and focus areas to align with Department of the Air Force priorities. The DAF Safety Strategic Plan establishes the requirements for the enterprise to achieve its vision in support of national and department-level guidance. The plan will be used to identify resource requirements, prioritize activities, align manpower, and provide the insights necessary for safety professionals to make decisions at their level as appropriate.The new mission statement, “Increase combat power through Risk Man...