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Category Archives: Air Force
Database provides mission readiness information
The Defense Department’s readiness reporting system, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a unit’s manpower, skill sets, equipment and capabilities as well as mission requirements, is nearing full operational capability, a top official said. Development of the Defense Readiness … Continue reading
Defense officials authorize medal for Chile relief efforts
Airmen who participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Chile following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake Feb. 27, 2010, are eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal. U.S. military members must have provided humanitarian assistance for at least one day between March … Continue reading
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Tagged Assistance, Chile, disaster relief operations, Santiago, Talcahuano, U.S.
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Total Force Service Center hours for Independence Day
In observance of Independence Day, the Total Force Service Center will be closed from 12:01 a.m. to midnight July 5 and resumes normal operations at 12:01 a.m. July 6. The TFSC is available for all general personnel questions by calling 800-525-0102. Hearing-impaired … Continue reading
Online program helps military families vote absentee
Defense Department officials launched an Internet-based program June 28 to help servicemembers and other Americans living overseas vote more easily in November’s elections. The new online voting assistant at www.fvap.gov will make the registration and absentee ballot application process “quick, easy, … Continue reading
National Guard battles flood waters in four states
This week almost 300 National Guard members from four states are helping to prepare for future floods and recover from past flood damage. Task Force Northwest is commanded by Air Force Col. Mike Pankau of the 139th Airlift Wing, based … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Lt. John Quin, emergency operations centers, Guard, Missouri, Mo., St. Joseph
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Information Protection Workshop 2010 examines security issues, goals
With a focus on training, education and force development, professionals from major commands, wings, field operating agencies and direct reporting units from across the Air Force gathered here for the 2010 Worldwide Information Protection Workshop June 21 through 25. Hosted … Continue reading
Lajes supports YoAFF campaign with quality-of-life improvements
In the midst of many budget cuts, Lajes Field, Azores, officials are improving the quality of life for Airmen and their families, with a focus on improving programs geared toward areas of concern for Air Force families. Secretary of the … Continue reading
Services work to learn more about brain ailments, suicides
Post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and suicides among servicemembers are interrelated problems requiring holistic prevention methods and more scientific study, military leaders told a Senate panel June 22. “The reality is, the study of the brain is an emerging science, … Continue reading
New officer course boosts cyberspace transformation
A new undergraduate cyber training course for officers launched here June 15. Air Force officials allocated $11.7 million to establish the course, and about $7.6 million has already been spent to upgrade facilities and purchase the computer infrastructure, simulators and laboratory networks to enhance … Continue reading
Communication: leadership responsibility 24/7
In Jim Collins’ book, “Good to Great,” he states that “good to great teams consist of people who debate vigorously in search of the best answers, yet unify behind decisions, regardless of parochial interests.” Over the past year, we aligned … Continue reading