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
Nov. 2, 2019 NCO Career Status Program doesn't apply to Reserve Citizen Airmen The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Nov. 1, 2019 New financial readiness training coming in November Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Citizen Airmen at defined touchpoints throughout their military career.
Oct. 29, 2019 Partners in life, mission Since arriving in Hawaii about a year ago, the Barkemeyers try to live their best Hawaii life by going on hikes, visiting the beach and exploring the other islands. Mr. and Mrs. Barkemeyer are also both C-17 pilots who work toward stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Oct. 29, 2019 TRICARE copayments on prescription drugs going up On Jan. 1, some copayments for prescription drugs will increase for the military retiree family. Beneficiaries who get prescriptions through the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or at a retail network pharmacy will pay anywhere from $2 to $7 more starting Jan. 1. Congress made this change in the
Oct. 23, 2019 Air Force announces new officer developmental categories In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.
Oct. 22, 2019 2019 TRICARE, BENEFEDS Open Season begins Nov. 11 Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season happen only once a year? Unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event, open season is your only chance to enroll in or make a change to your enrollment for the participating programs.TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone
Oct. 16, 2019 Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary The 85 to 7 vote makes Barbara Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim.
Oct. 9, 2019 Share your truth: Be present (Part 2) “I was in an undercover [police] survival class and they said if you can recognize or comprehend that you have been shot, then you can live. At that point you can address the injury and call for help. In life, a lot of times, it’s the same way. We don’t recognize or comprehend that we have been shot