News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

July 26, 2021
Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts.
July 14, 2021
Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck

As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results.
July 12, 2021
Air Force personnel, manpower applications fully migrated to cloud

The migration to the cloud hosting services saves money, replaces outdated hardware, increases information security and reduces system vulnerabilities, preventing the loss of data to unauthorized entities.
July 7, 2021
Air Force makes more rights available for housing tenants

The Department of Defense issued policy guidance in February 2021 on the implementation and timing of the remaining four provisions of the Tenant Bill of Rights, which expands protection measures for military families living in privatized housing.
July 1, 2021
Air Force “What a Wonderful World” photo contest launches July 1

The Air Force Photo Contest launched July 1, 2021. The theme for this year’s contest, which runs July 1 – 31, is “What a Wonderful World.” The contest highlights and celebrates the art of photography created by Airmen, Guardians and their families and is open to ages 6 and older in five separate
June 14, 2021
Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages

According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal Property Activity Headquarters, “Department of Defense demand this peak (PCS) season has greatly exceeded commercial industry capabilities, largely due to resource constraints associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Per industry,
May 19, 2021
DAF releases update on telework, remote work guidance

The Department of the Air Force recently released updated guidance concerning the use of telework and remote work for all civilian employees and service members worldwide, to include active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and active duty Guardians.
May 15, 2021
DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances

Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible
May 4, 2021
Air Force Employee Assistance Program widens resource umbrella

The Employee Assistance Program is expanding the level of support to members by encompassing “positive” engagements, such as lifestyle coaching, where participants can establish goals and priorities to maximize personal stability.
April 29, 2021
DAF kicks off 2021 Fall Prevention Focus

For the eighth year, the Department of the Air Force is partnering with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls being held May 3-7.