Sept. 3, 2020 Talking to someone who may be suicidal Talking to a friend or family member about their suicidal thoughts and feelings can be extremely difficult for anyone. But if you’re unsure whether someone is suicidal, the best way to find out is to ASK. In fact, giving a person the opportunity to express his or her feelings can provide relief from
Sept. 1, 2020 Uniform chages for 2PFDU, OCP go into effect JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Several uniform changes became mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform Sept. 1 for all Airmen.The changes for each uniform are detailed in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel.
Sept. 1, 2020 Civilian employees encouraged to periodically review personnel folder The Air Force’s Personnel Center is recommending new and current employees of the federal government review their electronic official personnel folder (eOPF) periodically.
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.