March 8, 2019 SECAF announces resignation Upon a favorable final vote by the regents, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced her resignation March 8, after serving in her position as the service’s top civilian since May 2017, to accept the role as president of the University of Texas at El Paso.
March 7, 2019 Around the Air Force: Air Warfare Symposium On this look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and businessman Mark Cuban speak to Airmen at the 2019 Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Robbie Arp.
March 1, 2019 USAFRICOM Visit: big trucks, missions, & opportunites Approximately 20 international officers and senior non-commissioned officers from ten Nations within the United States African Command area of responsibility visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 27-28.The purpose of the five-day engagement was to expose African Partners with U.S.
Feb. 27, 2019 It's complicated: our relationship with social media For many, the post-holiday season is a challenging, emotional time. Scrolling through social media posts about the perfect gift or holiday celebration may intensify negative feelings, especially for those struggling with depression, loss, or loneliness. It’s true that social media can help connect
Feb. 22, 2019 Social media imposters: awareness, defense What to know about the newest social media threat: imposter accounts
Feb. 21, 2019 New guidance for travel to Mexico The United States Army North Force Protection division has new guidelines regarding travel to Mexico to ensure that our service members are kept safe.
Feb. 19, 2019 Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19.
Feb. 12, 2019 Chief of Air Force Reserve approves changes to the Active Guard Reserve program Over the next three fiscal years, the AGR program will grow from 20 percent of Reserve full-time support to 26 percent. Therefore, the Human Capital Management Leadership Team was tasked to review current laws, policies and processes of AGR management to support the growth of the program and provide
Feb. 11, 2019 CMSAF Wright testifies before Congress on Air Force quality of life Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright told members of Congress at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, that issues such as adequate base housing, reliable child care and other quality of life factors are “inextricably linked” to the service’s readiness.
Feb. 10, 2019 Tuskegee Airman properly laid to rest Thanks to the help of local veteran groups, family and members of the Patrick AFB Honor Guard, Tuskegee Airman Edwin Cowan, was given full military honors for his service, Feb. 7, 2019, at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Fla.
Feb. 7, 2019 Ingredients to a healthy smile Dental hygiene involves more than just brushing your teeth.
Feb. 7, 2019 Air Force ends promotion testing for E-7 and above The Air Force announced today it is removing the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing requirement for active-duty promotions to the grades of E-7 through E-9, beginning this fall with the 2019 E-9/chief master sergeant promotion cycle.
Feb. 1, 2019 Troops to Teachers program helps veterans become educators If you’ve ever considered becoming a teacher after your military career, then the Airman and Family Readiness Center has a program they can get you connected with.
Jan. 30, 2019 DIA director delivers Worldwide Threat Assessment DIA Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, Jr., along with Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and the heads of the FBI, National Security Agency, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and CIA, briefed the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on worldwide threats facing the nation during
Jan. 30, 2019 AGR Vacancy: Weapons & Tactics Officer AGR VA 26-AF-19 Weapons & Tactics Officer 140th Cyber Operations Squadron, 108th Wing, JBMDLOpening Date: 30 January 2019; Closing Date: 28 February 2019Please click the link below to see the AGR vacancy announcement.26-AF-19 Weapons and Tactics Officer 140 COS.pdf
Jan. 25, 2019 Community Action Plans impact Citizen Airmen, civilians and dependents Across the country, Air Force Reserve Command organizations are using their Community Action Plans to help make life better for their Reserve Citizen Airmen, Defense Department civilians and their family members.
Jan. 22, 2019 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 36th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition will be open on March 1 to students from around the country.The theme for this year’s competition focuses on the fact that July 2019 marks 50 years since humans first walked upon any surface other than planet