Aug. 24, 2020 New ID cards being issued for military family members, retirees Defense Department began issuing Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification Cards July 31, the first time since 1993 that changes to the card have been made.
Aug. 14, 2020 CMSgt Bass installed as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass formally took the reins Aug. 14 as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant, in the process becoming the first woman and the first person of Asian American descent to be elevated to the service’s highest-ranking enlisted officer.
Aug. 13, 2020 Staying safe and healthy all summer As the summer months wind down, leadership at all levels advocate for the continued health and safety of our Airmen and Space Professionals on and off duty. The Air and Space Forces top five leaders continued the conversation with a recently released memorandum encouraging vigilance in combatting
Aug. 11, 2020 Medical Reservists in Pacific bid farewell to commander Members of the 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here physically and virtually said farewell to their commander Aug. 9 during a retirement ceremony.Col. Lee Bradshaw, who retired after 27 years of service, served as the 624th ASTS commander since 2016.
Aug. 10, 2020 Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force
Aug. 9, 2020 Reserve Aeromedical Staging Squadron in Pacific welcomes new commander Members of the Air Force Reserve’s 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron here welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 8.Col. Edward Johnson, who has nearly 20 years of Air Force experience, took command of the 624th ASTS from Col. Lee Bradshaw, who is retiring after 26 years
Aug. 1, 2020 Beat the heat As summer continues and the weather gets hotter, Airmen need to be aware of the risks of outdoor work to stay cool and safe.
July 29, 2020 Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of
July 28, 2020 NASCAR, Driver Salute New Air Force Reservist JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When LaToya Freeman got a call July 22 saying her name was going to be painted on Jimmie Johnson’s car as part of NASCAR Salutes for the Super Start Batteries 400 race at the Kansas Speedway, she was in disbelief.Freeman, who recently enlisted in the Air Force Reserve but has
July 21, 2020 Air Force announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2020 An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force.