Dec. 12, 2019 Operation Christmas Drop delivers critical supplies, holiday spirit Now in its 68th year, Operation Christmas Drop has not only served as the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 55 Micronesian islands like Woleia, but has also served as a coming together for elders and their communities on their respective islands across
Dec. 5, 2019 Guardians of the Galaxy: Reserve missileer sits alert for first time in Air Force history For the first time in the history of the Air Force, a Reserve Citizen Airman has become a full-fledged mission partner for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile leg of the nuclear triad at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.Capt. Benjamin Shea took command of a Minuteman III weapon system in Max,
Dec. 5, 2019 Be A Holiday Wingman Addressing the need to be a wingman wherever you are and with everything going on around you this Holiday Season.
Dec. 5, 2019 Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1 The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.
Nov. 19, 2019 Air Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no.
Nov. 15, 2019 624th RSG Commander, team feel the heat Things began to heat up for the 624th Regional Support Group Commander along with the 624th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander joined the 624th CES firefighting Airmen Nov. 2 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Field Training Area here during their unit training assembly.Col. Athanasia Shinas and
Nov. 12, 2019 HQ ARPC builds leaders through force development Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy and a team of four colonels, came together Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 as the AY20/21 Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB).
Nov. 7, 2019 AFPC improves military retirement eligibility process with automation The Air Force’s Personnel Center implemented an automated process Nov. 7 that provides Airmen with an immediate determination of their retirement eligibility and prevents unnecessary application processing.
Nov. 5, 2019 Share your truth: It will be okay NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- “I’m going to die.”This was the thought that played on repeat in the mind of Master Sgt. Randi Ross, 926th Wing yellow ribbon program coordinator, as she sat on the phone with her doctor days before Christmas in 2016. She listened in disbelief as her doctor told her
Nov. 4, 2019 Reservists receive more benefits with annual DoD mobilization authorities The United States Federal Code details mobilization authorities for Reserve Component support to Combatant Commanders. Currently, the Secretary of Defense and delegated civilian leadership utilize three authorities for Air Reserve support to Combatant Commanders, according to Air Force Reserve Force