Space Force

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...

FORT JACKSON, S.C, (AFNS) --  Two Guardians boldly went where no Guardian had gone before and came out as drill sergeants.They received their distinctive drill sergeant hats and walked across the stage at Fort Jackson’s post theater and into the record books during a ceremony held April 3.Tech Sgt. David Gudgeon and Sgt. Yuji R. Moore became the first graduates from the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy from the sister services.“This is historic, and I don’t think it’s lost on anybody how we bring the joint force together in order to get after it,” said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Harris, Army Training and Doctrine Command senior enlisted leader. “The Army will never fight by itself; the Space Force will never fight by itself. In the entire Departmen...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The Military Women’s Memorial hosted a Women, Peace, and Security panel at Arlington National Cemetery, April 1, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Department of the Air Force’s WPS Strategic Action Plan. The DAF WPS Strategic Action Plan serves as a comprehensive framework outlining the critical role women play in international peace and security efforts while advocating for their meaningful participation in all levels of decision-making. During a keynote address, Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force (financial management and comptroller), performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force, underscored the pivotal role of WPS strategies and principles in bolstering nati...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 1-2.The senior leaders are travelling across the Indo-Pacific region to witness firsthand the progress the service has achieved in establishing Agile Combat Employment, an operational scheme of maneuver to increase survivability and available combat power.“Our readiness in this region and our ability to deter aggression here is my primary focus as secretary,” Kendall said. “Nearly three years ago, I entered office deeply concerned about the security challenges inherent in the P...