The Air Force's mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force's Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required.

DAF senior leaders emphasized the importance of the all-volunteer force and helping the military meet national defense needs during RAND Corporation's America's All-Volunteer Force symposium in Arlington, Virginia, May 3.

As part of his visit, Allvin met with Hanscom AFB program executive officers for an overview briefing highlighting their successes, challenges and how they are adapting to support GPC.

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.

The Department of the Air Force announced the recipients of the 2023 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8.

In this week's look around the Air Force, CSAF discusses the Air Force's approach to reoptimizing for GPC, a policy change makes it easier for Airmen to return to duty after seeking mental health services, and a C-130J completes its first max endurance operation with external fuel tanks.

The 920th Rescue Wing successfully conducted a civilian medical airlift operation of a critical patient aboard a cruise ship.

The I-WEPTAC 2024.1 Mission Area Working Groups briefed ideas for integrating combat support and combat service support capabilities to reshape, refocus and reoptimize the Department of the Air Force.

These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen, Guardians, and civilians contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field.

The symposium focused primarily on the potential benefits of AI and how it will shape the information advantage in future conflicts.