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Welcome to the Air Force Community Web Site

The Air Force is committed to ensuring Airmen and their families have access to helpful information and community-related services. This Web site provides a 24/7 resource for Airmen and their families with helpful military-related support information that affects daily life.

Vision and Mission

Vision:

- Build strong, ready communities.

Mission:

- Work collaboratively to build stronger communities that promote self-sufficiency and enhance mission readiness, retention and adaptation to the Air Force way of life by providing Total Force members, their families, and leadership with measurable and effective services.

Airman and Family Readiness Centers

Contact your local Airman and Family Readiness Center and receive assistance with:

Relocation planning and preparation
Managing your personal finances
Air Force financial aid
Developing effective relationship skills
Volunteering
Personal and family readiness
Family life skills
Transitioning from military to civilian life
Employment search skills and career development
Information referral
Crisis assistance
Military child education

Hot Topics

Military spouses receive recognition for valued service
5/11/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Five military spouses received recognition for their valued service to the nation at an award ceremony here May 7.

DOD officials promote 'World No Tobacco Day'
5/11/2009 - FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Living freedom to the fullest by reducing unnecessary health risks is one way to honor the memories of those who've died, DOD officials say.

Airmen, veterans can now apply for new GI Bill
5/8/2009 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs opened its doors for accepting Post-9/11 GI Bill applications May 1. All Airmen and former Airmen with at least 90 days of active duty service since Sept. 11, 2001, can choose to apply for education benefits, which begin Aug. 1 under the new GI Bill law. To apply or for details on what the Post-9/11 GI Bill offers, visit the VA's Web site, www.gibill.va.gov.

Transition assistance experts hone job-assistance skills
5/5/2009 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- About 120 transition assistance experts from across the Air Force came to downtown San Antonio April 28 through 30 to learn the latest in career and employment initiatives and how they relate to today's economic environment.

Proposed Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability rules explained
4/29/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- With Department of Veterans Affairs representatives ready to begin accepting sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill May 1, Defense Department officials are working to get word out on the proposed policy regarding the bill's transferability provisions to help servicemembers decide if the new benefit is right for them.

Lightning strikes a need for renter's insurance
4/23/2009 - CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AFNS) -- Live in base housing and don't have renter's insurance? For one base couple, renter's insurance may be their only hope to recover what they've lost.

VA welcomes veterans home with new Web site, blog
4/21/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Veterans Affairs Department has launched a new "Returning Veterans" Web site to welcome home veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with a social, veteran-centric site, VA officials announced today.

Support Group Helps Veterans Navigate Federal Job Application Process
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2009 - Navigating the federal job application process can be mindboggling, but veterans can have a personal guide thanks to a new Military Order of the Purple Heart Web site.

Military doctor cites need for early intervention of autism
4/13/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- A Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences faculty member discussed Autism Awareness Month recently and the importance of early, proper diagnosis and treatment of children.

AAFES officials ask shoppers to make a scene
3/23/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Aspiring filmmakers in the military community have the chance to flex their creative muscle and play a part in "It's My Benefit 2," the sequel to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's inaugural 2008 video contest.

Homecoming Announcements

Airman and Family Readiness Center Deployed

For story on homecoming and information on volunteering.

Top Stories

Air Force leaders name next top enlisted leader
5/8/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley have announced the Airman selected to be the service's next enlisted leader.

Airman's Roll Call: Post-9/11 G.I. Bill rules outlined
5/6/2009 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the proposed transferability rules of the new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill.

Chairman Issues Military Spouse Appreciation Day Message
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2009 - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued a message to servicemembers and their families around the world, commemorating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Asian-Pacific American Heritage month kicks off
4/30/2009 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- Beginning May 1, Airmen around the Air Force will begin celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with events, speeches and various other activities at their bases.

'Perspective' focuses on diversity
4/28/2009 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- In his latest 'Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman focuses on diversity and how it strengthens the greatest Air Force in the world.

'Today's Air Force' features dignified transfers
4/13/2009 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights the new policy for the transfer of fallen military members, a Purple Heart Medal recipient, a winter sports clinic for the disabled and a smoldering type of training: firefighting.