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Nov. 1, 2021
Air Force opens enlisted DSD assignments at AFROTC detachments

Air Force Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) will have the opportunity to directly influence the development of future officers with the release of a new Special Duty.
Nov. 1, 2021
Multi-Domain Warfare students observe real-time C2 of AFSOUTH operations, get a taste of multi-domain operational planning

The Multi-Domain Warfare Officer Initial Skills Training class 21B visited the 612th Air Operations Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, to observe real-time operations, Sept. 27-28.
Nov. 1, 2021
VA extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs official have extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026, for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War veterans to ensure benefits established by Congress are fairly administered.
Nov. 1, 2021
Colorado National Guard cyber team assists state during election

Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order for a Colorado National Guard cyber team with up to nine members to provide cyber support to the Colorado Secretary of State and Office of Information Technology before and during the election Nov. 2.
Nov. 1, 2021
AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate holds first-ever Space Cyber Summit

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) - The Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate held an inaugural Space Cyber Summit October 13–14. More than 140 space professionals participated in the in-person and virtual event held at Kirtland AFB. The gathering included space experts from
Nov. 1, 2021
In Their Own Words- Services and Arms Application in Joint Operations

Service and Arms Application in Joint Operations is one of the special series of reference texts written under the PLA Joint Operations Command Talent Cultivation Project of the former Shenyang Military Area Command. It discusses the roles and methods of all Services in integrated joint operations
Nov. 1, 2021
Scobee discusses leveraging legacy to forge the future

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee focused on three facets of the Air Force Reserve legacy during his keynote speech at the 53rd Airlift/Tanker Association Annual Convention, Symposium and Technology Exposition today in Orlando, Florida.
Nov. 1, 2021
Finding a Trusted Adult

This action card provides tips on how to find a trusted adult.
Oct. 31, 2021
Preparing for an Arctic on the Move: Developing Integrated, International Partnerships for the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies

This article begins with an overview of the current contours of Arctic migrations, followed by an analysis of their implications for national security. It then presents the need for augmented bilateral and multilateral research to address the security consequences of Arctic migrations within and
Oct. 30, 2021
“Securing the Northern Flank”: Reflections toward Establishing the Department of Defense’s Newest Regional Center: The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2021 provided the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) the authority to assess, plan, and establish a new Department of Defense (DOD) Regional Center, specifically oriented to the Arctic. Following a period of analysis on the merits of creating such a center, the
Oct. 29, 2021
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children 5 through 11 years of age

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough and transparent evaluation of the data that included input
Oct. 29, 2021
DOD Celebrates 'National Veterans and Military Families Month'

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. The Defense Department recognizes that military families have important roles to play in supporting a strong and ready force.
Oct. 29, 2021
Air Force adoption of water fluoridation in 1954 led to dental improvements

On September 22, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force posted images to its social media page as part of a story about one of the crewmembers of Lt. Col. Charles “Deacon” Miller’s B-29, Deacon’s Disciples II, whose last flight in World War II set a record for the fastest non-stop trip from
Oct. 29, 2021
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

This action card will help you to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Oct. 29, 2021
What Makes an Arctic Nation?: Looking Within at American Arctic Narrative

In the Arctic region since the end of the Cold War, if not before, there has been a mismatch between the national interest of the United States as expressed on paper versus the drive to act on feelings expressed by the American public. The era of great-power competition, played out against the
Oct. 28, 2021
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Purple is the color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month which we recognize every October. Purple represents peace, courage and a dedication to ending violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been recognized in our country since 1987 and was formalized by Congress 2 years later. There are 3
Oct. 28, 2021
Be safe and don’t have a scary Halloween

For Joint Base San Antonio members and their families, celebrating Halloween safely is a matter of following common-sense tips that can make the day enjoyable without any unsafe incidents.
Oct. 28, 2021
Beyond the AOC – Building the Next Generation of Operational Command and Control

For the past three decades, the United States Air Force has successfully executed operational command and control through the processes and systems born and refined in the Air Operations Center (AOC). The AOC is how today's Air Force fights at the operational level, and it works but needs to evolve
Oct. 28, 2021
Air Force recruiting set to release eight-part docuseries on Basic Military Training

Titled “Basic,” the docuseries will be released on the Air Force Recruiting official YouTube page week to week starting October 28. See it at: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAirForceRecruiting/videos beginning at 8 p.m. EST. The series continues until Dec. 23rd each Thursday except Nov. 25, 2021.
Oct. 28, 2021
China's Capabilities Growth Shows Why U.S. Sees Nation as Pacing Challenge

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley pointed to China's recent test of a hypersonic weapon system as an example of why the U.S. military is concerned about Chinese intentions.

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